India A take 428-run lead over New Zealand A in third unofficial Test at Lincoln

India A took a 428-run lead over New Zealand A at Lincoln on Sunday (November 8, 2026) on day two of the third unofficial Test. Dhruv Jurel, Tilak Varma and Washington Sundar struck half-centuries and Prasidh Krishna claimed two wickets as India A dominated the day's play.

Resuming on 227 for two, India A posted 464 for five before declaring their first innings after 146 overs. The hosts' batters included Jurel (71), Tilak Varma (81 not out) and Washington Sundar (50 not out). B. Sai Sudharsan added just 11 to his overnight 88 before being bowled by Zak Gibson.

Jurel’s 71 came off 95 balls, featured nine boundaries and two sixes, and he reached his fifty off 75 balls before being dismissed by Cameron Paul. He and Tilak Varma added 31 for their partnership en route to that total. Jurel also combined in a 44-run stand with Ravindra Jadeja (25) and later shared an unfinished 114 with Washington Sundar.

Tilak finished unbeaten on 81, hitting five fours and two sixes, while Washington remained 50 not out with two hits to the fence. Their runs and partnerships consolidated India A’s command before the declaration. Jadeja contributed 25 during the innings.

Returning to the side after recovering from a left hamstring injury, Prasidh Krishna struck twice to remove New Zealand A openers Rhys Mariu and Curtis Heaphy. The visitors were reduced to 36 for 2 at stumps.

At the close of play Dean Foxcroft (10) and Zak Gibson (1) were at the crease with New Zealand A still 428 runs behind India A. The encounter was the third unofficial Test in Lincoln.