Yashasvi Jaiswal, Yash Rathod Hit Unbeaten Centuries as India A Draw 2nd Unofficial Test Against New Zealand A
Jaiswal and Yash Rathod powered India A’s recovery with unbeaten centuries after New Zealand A posted 424 and rain disrupted play.
- On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 155 off 162 balls to secure a draw for IND-A against NZ-A in Christchurch.
- Jaiswal entered the match struggling with poor form after recording four ducks in nine successive innings, while IND-A began the final day trailing NZ-A by 46 runs.
- Overcoming an early collapse, IND-A saw Jaiswal and Yash Rathod forge an unbroken 247-run third-wicket partnership, with Rathod scoring an unbeaten 100 off 122 balls before reaching 282/2.
- The visitors erased the 78-run first-innings deficit as Jaiswal hit 15 boundaries and five sixes, ensuring a draw and restoring confidence ahead of the Test series.
- India prepares for a two-match Test series against the Kiwis starting November 19 at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, with Jaiswal's century providing a timely boost before the challenge.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal Makes Statement With Unbeaten 155 for India A Ahead of New Zealand Tests
Having managed scores of 17, 5 and 0 in his previous three innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal crossed the 150-run mark on Day 4 of the second unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A in Christchurch, which ended in a draw.
IND A vs NZ A: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Yash Rathod hit centuries as India A vs New Zealand A 2nd unofficial Test ends in draw
Yashasvi Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 155 off 162 balls, while Yash Rathod scored an unbeaten 100 off 122 deliveries. The two left-handers shared an unbeaten 247-run partnership for the third wicket to put India A in a strong position.
155* Against New Zealand! Young Star Delivers Befitting Reply To Critics After Poor Run
Jaiswal brought up his century in spectacular fashion, sending Dean Foxcroft over the cow-corner boundary for a six. He then celebrated by blowing a flying kiss towards the Indian team's dugout.
Jaiswal's blistering century helps India A draw against New Zealand A
Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed an unbeaten 155, returning to form with a blistering century, as the second unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A ended in a draw on Day 4 in Christchurch. Yash Rathod also scored a hundred, helping India A recover from early wickets.
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