India A has set a target of 313 runs for New Zealand A in the unofficial Test. India is on the verge of victory on the final day.
India's performance in the first innings was disappointing, as the team was all out for 113 runs.
Key players like KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Sai Sudharsan failed to perform. Yash Rathore scored 44 not out, and Devdutt Padikkal contributed 32 runs.
New Zealand A scored 317 runs in their first innings, gaining a significant lead of 204 runs.
India showed great resilience in the second innings. Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan shared a 215-run partnership for the third wicket.
Devdutt Padikkal played a brilliant knock of 199 runs off 248 balls, missing his double century by just one run.
India set a target of 313 runs for New Zealand after scoring 516 in the second innings.
New Zealand's chase started poorly. Aaqib Nabi took three quick wickets to put them on the back foot.
By tea on the final day, New Zealand had lost six wickets for 132 runs. India needs only four more wickets to win.
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