Bad light denies India A victory after Padikkal scores 199

India A fell short of victory in the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln after bad light ended play with New Zealand A on 187 for nine. Devdutt Padikkal scored 199 in India A's second innings of 516, setting the hosts a target of 313.

Padikkal was dismissed for 199 caught behind off Zak Gibson, a decision he questioned on the field. He had added 215 for the third wicket with Sai Sudharsan, who made 91. Auqib Nabi took three wickets in New Zealand A's second innings, including three in his opening spell.

Curtis Heaphy remained unbeaten on 90 as New Zealand A held on for the draw with 18 overs remaining. The match finished level after India A were bowled out for 113 in their first innings.