IND A vs NZ A Live: New Zealand A all out for 317, take 204-run lead against India A

India A vs New Zealand A 1st Unofficial Test Live Score: India A had a disappointing start to the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln on Saturday. The visitors were bowled out for just 113 runs before the hosts took a 22-run lead by stumps on the opening day.

New Zealand A finished at 135/3, with Curtis Heaphy unbeaten on 37. India A's bowlers fought back late in the day, with Auqib Nabi taking two wickets in successive deliveries to keep the contest interesting.

New Zealand A won the toss and chose to field on a green pitch that offered help to the seamers. Simon Keene led the attack with five wickets for 24 runs, while Zak Gibson claimed three for 29.

India A's top order failed to cope with the conditions. KL Rahul was dismissed for a duck after chasing a delivery outside off stump, while Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 17 before edging a catch to first slip.

Keene struck twice in quick succession, removing Sai Sudharsan for a duck and captain Dhruv Jurel for one. India A were left struggling early in their innings.

Devdutt Padikkal offered some resistance at No. 3, scoring 32 runs. However, he fell off the first ball he faced after lunch, leaving India A at 56/5. Washington Sundar was dismissed without scoring as the visitors continued to lose wickets.

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06:32 (IST) Oct 25

India A vs New Zealand A 1st Unofficial Test Live Score: NZ A extend lead to 117 runs

New Zealand A reached 228/7 in 69.2 overs in their first innings, extending their lead over India A to 117 runs.

Captain Rhys Mariu top-scored with 76 off 137 balls, while Curtis Heaphy made 44 off 134 deliveries. Dean Foxcroft remained unbeaten on 33, with Mitchell Hay contributing 24.

India A's Anshul Kamboj was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets for 32 runs. Auqib Nabi claimed two wickets, while Akash Deep and Mukesh Choudhary took one each.

Nabi dismissed night watchman Jayden Lennox and Tim Robinson off successive deliveries, but New Zealand A recovered through contributions from the middle order.

At the crease, Foxcroft is unbeaten on 33 and Kristian Clarke batting on one.

06:28 (IST) Oct 25

India A vs New Zealand A 1st Unofficial Test Live Score: Auqib Nabi strikes twice in two balls

India A found some hope towards the end of the day when Auqib Nabi dismissed night watchman Jayden Lennox before trapping Tim Robinson leg before wicket with the next delivery.

The two wickets in successive balls left Nabi on the brink of a hat-trick. However, the end of the day's play meant he would have to wait until the second morning for another chance.

New Zealand A finished at 135/3, taking a 22-run lead over India A.

06:27 (IST) Oct 25

India A vs New Zealand A 1st Unofficial Test Live Score: Rhys Mariu leads New Zealand A's reply

New Zealand A started carefully as Curtis Heaphy and captain Rhys Mariu negotiated the conditions. Mariu received an early reprieve when Jaiswal dropped a catch at third slip off Akash Deep.

The opening pair made the most of the opportunity and put together a century partnership to put the hosts in control. Mariu top-scored with 76 before Mukesh Choudhary dismissed him leg before wicket.

Heaphy remained unbeaten on 37 at the close of play, keeping New Zealand A in a strong position.

06:27 (IST) Oct 25

India A vs New Zealand A 1st Unofficial Test Live Score: Yash Rathod fights back with unbeaten 44

India A's lower order failed to provide much support as the team slipped to 81/9. Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi and Akash Deep could not make substantial contributions with the bat.

Yash Rathod, however, stood firm at the other end and launched a counterattack. The right-hander hit three sixes to remain unbeaten on 44, helping India A cross the 100-run mark.

Keene completed his five-wicket haul by dismissing Mukesh Choudhary, ending India's innings at 113 in 39.2 overs.

06:27 (IST) Oct 25

India A vs New Zealand A 1st Unofficial Test Live Score: KL Rahul falls for a duck as India A collapse

New Zealand A won the toss and chose to field on a green pitch that offered help to the seamers. Simon Keene led the attack with five wickets for 24 runs, while Zak Gibson claimed three for 29.

India A's top order failed to cope with the conditions. KL Rahul was dismissed for a duck after chasing a delivery outside off stump, while Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 17 before edging a catch to first slip.

Keene struck twice in quick succession, removing Sai Sudharsan for a duck and captain Dhruv Jurel for one. India A were left struggling early in their innings.

Devdutt Padikkal offered some resistance at No. 3, scoring 32 runs. However, he fell off the first ball he faced after lunch, leaving India A at 56/5. Washington Sundar was dismissed without scoring as the visitors continued to lose wickets.

06:26 (IST) Oct 25

India A vs New Zealand A 1st Unofficial Test Live Score: KL Rahul, Jaiswal fail as New Zealand A rout India A on opening day

India A had a disappointing start to the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln on Saturday. The visitors were bowled out for just 113 runs before the hosts took a 22-run lead by stumps on the opening day.

New Zealand A finished at 135/3, with Curtis Heaphy unbeaten on 37. India A's bowlers fought back late in the day, with Auqib Nabi taking two wickets in successive deliveries to keep the contest interesting.