Dhruv Jurel's Unbeaten 99 Rescues India A From Collapse, Takes Them To 291/7 Against New Zealand A On Day 1 Of 2nd Unofficial Test
Christchurch: Dhruv Jurel led a spirited lower-order recovery with an unbeaten 99 as India A finished the opening day at 291/7 against New Zealand A in the second unofficial Test at Hagley Oval on Saturday. Captain Dhruv Jurel stays unbeaten on 99 as India A end Day 1 of the 2nd Unofficial Test against New Zealand on 291/7 pic.twitter.com/eImGkAViMJ — Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) October 31, 2026 After…
Christchurch witnessed an inspiring comeback for India A as they weathered early setbacks to reach 291/7 on Day 1 of their second unofficial Test against New Zealand A. Captain Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten 99 proved decisive, standing firm alongside Manav Suthar as the lower-order staged a vital recovery. India A's innings began poorly with Yashasvi Jaiswal falling for a duck in the first over.
Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan steadied proceedings with a valuable 91-run partnership. However, the middle-order fell apart, losing three wickets for just six runs when Sheat claimed crucial wickets. Jurel, supported by Suthar and Akash Deep, guided India A to a much stronger position by the close of play. New Zealand A's bowlers, led by Fraser Sheat, attempted to build on their early breakthroughs.
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