Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 155 as India A and New Zealand A played out a draw in the second unofficial Test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
The left-handed opener made a strong contribution in the second innings after being dismissed for a duck in India's first innings. Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 155 from 162 deliveries, striking 15 fours and five sixes to anchor India's batting effort.
He shared an important partnership with Yash Rathod, who also completed a century. Rathod finished unbeaten on 100 from 122 balls, including nine boundaries. Their partnership helped India A build a strong position after losing early wickets.
Sai Sudharsan scored 11 before being caught by Tim Robinson off Jarrod McKay, while Devdutt Padikkal was dismissed for a duck.
India A finished their second innings at 282/2 in 52.4 overs, with Jaiswal and Rathod at the crease. However, the teams could not force a result, and the match ended in a draw.
One-line score summary: India A 346 & 282/2 (52.4 overs; Yashasvi Jaiswal 155*, Yash Rathod 100*) vs New Zealand A 424 – Match drawn.
Jaiswal's unbeaten century and Rathod's contribution were the highlights of India's second innings. The match provided both players with valuable time in the middle and useful preparation in red-ball cricket.
