Devdutt Padikkal falls for 199 as India A reach 488 for 8
Devdutt Padikkal's dismissal for 199 leaves India A with a 284-run lead heading into the final day against New Zealand A.
Devdutt Padikkal was dismissed for 199 on the third day of the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln. The left-hander fell one run short of a double century when given out caught behind off Zak Gibson. Padikkal had scored 24 fours and three sixes in his 248-ball innings.
India A reached 488 for 8 in their second innings, extending their lead to 284 runs before bad light ended play. Yash Rathod made 66 and Washington Sundar remained unbeaten on 51. Sai Sudharsan had earlier scored 92 in a 215-run partnership with Padikkal for the third wicket.
New Zealand A were bowled out for 317 in their first innings after India A managed only 113 in their opening effort. Rain is forecast for the fourth day, which could affect India A's declaration plans.
CricHubb Take
The manner of Padikkal's dismissal on 199 shows how fine margins still determine whether a career-defining innings becomes a personal milestone or just another near miss.