Padikkal scores 199 as India A draw first unofficial Test

Devdutt Padikkal scored 199 as India A drew the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln after bad light ended play with the hosts on 187 for nine. India A declared their second innings at 516, setting New Zealand A a target of 313.

Padikkal was dismissed for 199 caught behind off Zak Gibson, a decision he questioned on the field. He 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. India A were bowled out for 113 in their first innings. The second unofficial Test begins on October 31 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.