Lincoln, Oct. 25 -- Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan led India A's fightback with an unbeaten 96-run stand for the third wicket against New Zealand A on Day 2 of the first four-day match on Saturday after earlier being bundled out for a paltry 113 in the first innings of the match.

At stumps on Day 2, India A were 106 for two in their second innings, trailing New Zealand A by 98 runs after the hosts posted 317 in their first innings to take a 204-run lead.

Padikkal is unbeaten on 56, while Sai Sudharsan will resume batting on 39. The duo steadied the innings after India A lost openers KL Rahul (4) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (5) early, slipping to 10 for two.

Earlier, New Zealand A resumed the day at 135 for three and extended their total t...