Lincoln, Oct. 27 -- India A and New Zealand A played out a draw in the first unofficial Test at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln, with Devdutt Padikkal's magnificent 199 and Curtis Heaphy's unbeaten 90 emerging as the standout batting performances of the match.

India A struggled in their first innings, managing just 113 all out, with Yash Rathod top-scoring with an unbeaten 44 off 49 balls, while Padikkal contributed 32 off 77 deliveries.

Simon Keene shined with the ball in the first innings for New Zealand, as he scalped a brilliant five-wicket haul.

New Zealand A responded with 317, led by Rhys Mariu's 76 off 137 balls and Dean Foxcroft's 51 off 79 deliveries. Curtis Heaphy also contributed 44 off 134 balls to help the hosts establish ...