Lincoln, Nov. 8 -- Prasidh Krishna picked up both New Zealand A opening wickets after India A posted a massive 464 for five before declaring their first innings on Day 2 of the third four-day match in Lincoln, strengthening their position ahead of the upcoming Test series against New Zealand.

Half-centuries from Dhruv Jurel, Tilak Varma and Washington Sundar helped India A build a commanding total, while B Sai Sudharsan and Jurel narrowly missed out on centuries.

Sai Sudharsan, who resumed the day on 77, added 11 runs to his overnight score before being bowled by Zak Gibson for 88 off 255 deliveries. Jurel, meanwhile, continued his impressive innings and brought up his half-century with a boundary before being dismissed for 54 after edg...