IND A vs NZ AThe second Test between the India 'A' and New Zealand 'A' teams in Christchurch ended in a draw. The first Test, held in Lincoln, had also ended in a draw. In other words, the first two matches of the three-Test series between the two sides have both concluded as draws. A significant factor in securing this draw was Yashasvi Jaiswal’s return to form with a long innings, complemented by a century from Yash Rathore.
On the fourth day of this second unofficial Test, both players not only scored centuries but remained unbeaten. As a result, the four-day Test match was declared a draw before its scheduled conclusion.
Most sixes in an innings – a remarkable feat by Yashasvi
Yashasvi Jaiswal remained unbeaten until the end, scoring 155 runs off 162 balls. During his innings, he hit 15 fours and 5 sixes.
Significantly, these 5 sixes represent the highest number of sixes hit by any batter in a single innings during the ongoing series between India A and New Zealand A. Previously, this record was held by Akash Deep, who had hit 3 sixes during his 25-run knock off 17 balls in the first unofficial Test.
Yashasvi at one end, a century for Yash at the other
While Yashasvi Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 155 at one end, Yash Rathore batting at the other also brought up his century. In the second innings of the second unofficial Test against New Zealand A, Rathore scored 100 runs off 122 balls, an innings that included 9 boundaries. This marks the 12th century of Yash Rathore’s first-class career.
With both Yash and Yashasvi in fine form, the New Zealand A bowlers had no answer. The pair stitched together a blistering 247-run partnership for the third wicket, coming off just 245 balls. Of this total, Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed 132 runs off 123 balls, while Rathore scored 100 runs off 122 balls.
Two wickets fell, but Yash and Yashasvi ensured a draw
The second unofficial Test ended in a draw, highlighted by a century from Yash Rathod. Earlier, at the start of the fourth day's play, New Zealand A managed to deal two blows to the Indian side.
India suffered their first setback of the second innings on the fourth day with the loss of Sai Sudharsan, while Devdutt Padikkal was dismissed for a first-ball duck. However, Yash and Yashasvi subsequently joined forces to dash all of New Zealand A's hopes.
