Day 3 Recap: India A Post 488/8 in Second Innings vs NZ A

Lincoln: Indian batters took charge on the third day of the unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval. Stumps were drawn with India A on 488 for 8 in their second innings, marking a strong recovery.

Padikkal and Sudharsan shared a 96-run stand, and the pair helped India cross the 200-run mark. Sudharsan missed a century, departing for 91 off 184 balls with 12 fours. Jurel managed just 2 runs with the bat.

Padikkal and Yash Rathod then added 142 runs for the fifth wicket, a key partnership in the innings. Padikkal hit 199 off 248 balls, with 24 fours and 3 sixes, but missed a double hundred by one run. He was adjudged LBW off Jack Gibson's delivery and was visibly displeased with the decision. Yash scored 66 off 72 balls, including 8 fours.

Washington Sundar and Anshul Kamboj put on 41 runs, before Anshul was out for 23 off 36 balls. Washington added 69 runs in 106 balls with Akib Nabi, who scored 38 off 63 balls.

Washington reached his fifty and was unbeaten on 51 at the close, with six fours to his name. Akashdeep is yet to get off the mark. India's lead now stands at 284 runs, and the team has two wickets in hand.

New Zealand A's bowling was led by Jack Gibson and Christian Clarke, who each took two wickets, while Dean Foxcroft accounted for one.