Indian Batsman ദേവ്ദത്ത് പടിക്കല് Misses Double Century by One Run

Strong Position on Day Three

Indian batsman ദേവ്ദത്ത് പടിക്കല് delivered a phenomenal performance during the unofficial test match against New Zealand A, falling just a single run short of a remarkable double century. At the end of the third day's play, the team reached a total of 288 runs for the loss of eight wickets, maintaining a substantial lead.

Batting Brilliance and Near Milestone

Resuming his innings from 56 runs on the third morning, ദേവ്ദത്ത് പടിക്കല് aggressively tackled the opposing bowling attack. He accumulated 199 runs from 248 deliveries, featuring 24 boundaries and three sixes, before being sent back to the pavilion by bowler Zak Gibson when he was merely one run away from the double-century landmark.

Partnership and Support

Earlier in the fixture, after suffering a difficult start on the second day when opening batters KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal fell within the initial five overs, the squad faced a severe slump. A crucial third-wicket partnership of 215 runs between ദേവ്ദത്ത് പടിക്കല് and Sai Sudharsan successfully revived the innings. Sai Sudharsan added 91 runs from 184 balls, while Yash Rathod provided further stability with a contribution of 66 runs from 72 balls.

Current Status on the Crease

As the third day concluded, Washington Sundar remained unbeaten on 51 runs alongside Akash Deep, who had faced a single delivery. The team currently holds a lead of 284 runs heading into the final stages of the match.

Sources: Mathrubhumi, Asianet News Malayalam, Manorama News.