Auqib Nabi takes three wickets as India A lead New Zealand A
Auqib Nabi's three-wicket burst gave India A the upper hand on day four of the unofficial Test in Lincoln.
Auqib Nabi took three wickets in his first over of the day to put New Zealand A under pressure on the fourth morning of the first unofficial Test in Lincoln. Nabi dismissed Tim Robinson lbw for a duck, bowled Rhys Mariu for two, and trapped Matthew Boyle for four. New Zealand A reached 135 for three at stumps on day three, leading India A by 22 runs.
India A were bowled out for 113 in their first innings, with Simon Keene taking five wickets. Devdutt Padikkal scored 199 before being dismissed one short of a double century on day three. Washington Sundar remained unbeaten on 51 at stumps.
The match continues on day five with India A needing wickets to stay in contention for victory.
CricHubb Take
Nabi's burst has given India A the chance to force a result after their first-innings collapse, but they'll need Washington Sundar and the tail to add quick runs before the bowlers can finish the job.