Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja Get Little Game Time as Third India A vs New Zealand A Unofficial Test Ends in Draw
What Happened?
The third unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A ended in a draw, with rain affecting play. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja had limited opportunities to gain match practice.
Key points
- The match was affected by rain, with the fourth day completely washed out.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his second century of the series, contributing to India A's total of 464 for 5.
- Bumrah bowled only six overs, conceding 11 runs, and did not achieve the desired match rhythm.
- Jadeja scored 25 runs off 71 balls but did not bowl as India A bowled only 14 overs.
- The senior team will travel to Wellington for training sessions ahead of the Test series starting November 19.
Key insights
- Bumrah's limited bowling in this match may impact his readiness for the Test series.
- Jaiswal's consecutive centuries could strengthen his position in the team.
- Jadeja's performance with the bat is crucial for India's overseas success.
Why it matters
The match's outcome affects the preparation of key players for the upcoming Test series.
Entities
Source
Times of India
