Lincoln, Oct. 24 -- New Zealand A seized control of the opening day of the first unofficial Test against India A, bowling out the visitors for 113 before reaching 135/3 at stumps to take a 22-run lead at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln on Saturday.

India A struggled against the hosts' pace attack on a green-top surface, with Simon Keene claiming five wickets and Zak Gibson taking three. In reply, New Zealand A made a strong start through openers Rhys Mariu and Curtis Heaphy, who added 132 runs for the first wicket.

Mariu was the first to depart when Mukesh Choudhary broke the partnership in the 39th over, dismissing the opener for 76 off 117 balls, including 12 boundaries.

Auqib Nabi then struck twice in consecutive deliveries in th...