Blair Tickner

India A vs New Zealand A: Ravikumar Samarth scores unbeaten fifty as rain-affected 2nd unofficial Test ends in draw

Young Karnataka batsman Ravikumar Samarth's unbeaten half-century was the only highlight for India A in their rain-affected second 'unofficial Test' against New Zealand A, which ended in a draw.

India A vs New Zealand A: Prithvi Shaw, Hanuma Vihari and Parthiv Patel slam fifties on opening day of first unofficial Test

At stumps on the opening day, India A scored 340 for five with Australia bound opener Shaw (62, 88 balls), middle-order batsman Vihari (86, 150 balls) and making a comeback Parthiv Patel (79 batting, 111 balls) utilised the opportunity to the fullest.

India A vs New Zealand A: Hamish Rutherford's ton helps hosts post strong response after visitors declare on 467/8

Parthiv Patel top-scored with 94 before India A declared at 467 for eight, but their bowlers struggled in the face of New Zealand's strong response in the unofficial first Test at Mount Maunganui on Saturday.