Devdutt Padikkal Falls Just Short of Double Century in Ind A vs NZ A Test

Devdutt Padikkal Misses Double Century in Ind A vs Nz A Test

During the first unofficial ind a vs nz a test at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln, left-handed batsman Devdutt Padikkal suffered heartbreak by getting dismissed for 199 runs. His remarkable knock on Day 3 fell just a single run short of a double century after a controversial caught-behind decision.

Zak Gibson delivered a ball down the leg side, which Padikkal attempted to clip away. The batsman missed the delivery, but a sound occurred as it passed, prompting an appeal from New Zealand A. Although the appeal did not appear exceptionally forceful, the umpire raised his finger, leaving the batsman shocked and disputing that the ball had only brushed his pads.

India A Recovery Following Early Collapse

The ind a vs nz a test began poorly for the visiting side, as they were restricted to a meager 113 runs in their initial innings. Needing a strong response, the batting lineup stumbled further when openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul fell early in the second innings. This left the team struggling at ten runs for the loss of two wickets.

Facing immense pressure, Padikkal stepped up to anchor the innings and rescue his side from disaster. His resilient partnership-building effort steadied the innings, though the unfortunate manner of his departure added disappointment to an otherwise stellar performance.

Details of the Dismissal

Padikkal remained on the pitch for several moments following the decision, gesturing toward the umpire to indicate how far the ball had traveled from his bat. Shaking his head in disbelief, he walked back to the pavilion after scoring 199 runs from 248 deliveries, an innings that featured 24 boundaries and three sixes. Teammate Yash Rathod walked over to tap his shoulder, acknowledging the gritty effort under tough circumstances.

Sources: The Times of India, BCCI, ThePrint.