India A Faces Batting Challenges in First Unofficial Test Against New Zealand A
India A is playing a three-match unofficial Test series against New Zealand A as preparation for the senior team's two-Test series starting November 19. The squad includes senior players like KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, aiming to acclimatize to New Zealand's conditions. In the first match at Bert Sutcliffe Oval, India A struggled with the bat, being bowled out for 113, with Simon Keene taking five wickets. Devdutt Padikkal and Yash Rathod were notable contributors amid a batting collapse.
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