Jaiswal 155* and Rathod 100* steer India A to draw with New Zealand A in Christchurch

Yashasvi Jaiswal struck an unbeaten 155 as India A and New Zealand A played out a draw in the second unofficial Test at Christchurch on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. India A finished their second innings on 282 for 2 before the match was called off as a draw.

The century eased concerns around Jaiswal’s recent dip in form and came ahead of the Test series, the opener producing his knock on the final day to reassure the Indian management. Jaiswal’s innings was accompanied by a century from rising Vidarbha left-hander Yash Rathod, who remained unbeaten on 100. Rathod faced 122 deliveries and struck nine boundaries during his stay at the crease.

The two batsmen compiled an unbroken 247-run partnership for the third wicket, a stand that took India A from a challenging position to 282 for 2 in 52.4 overs. The match concluded immediately after Rathod reached his hundred when the two captains decided to shake hands.

Jaiswal’s unbeaten 155 came off 162 balls; he struck 15 boundaries and five sixes while taking on the New Zealand A attack on the final day. The innings was credited in reports as a return to form after the opener’s recent lean patch.

Rathod’s 100 not out was his first mentioned century in the report; his left-handed effort included nine boundaries and helped him share the substantial third-wicket stand with Jaiswal. The pair remained together until the teams agreed to the draw.

The full match figures read: India A 346 and 282/2 in 52.4 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 155 not out, Yash Rathod 100 not out); New Zealand A 424. The report was published on November 03, 2026 and updated shortly thereafter.

Jaiswal’s unbeaten 155 and Rathod’s 100 ensure both batsmen ended the unofficial Test in form, with the performances arriving in the period described as being ahead of the forthcoming Test series.