New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- India A's Devdutt Padikkal roared back to form in style, with a knock of 199 in the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln on Monday. Padikkal missed out on a double century by just one run. He was dismissed by Zak Gibson in the 89th over, leaving India A at 369/5 in the second innings.

Resuming the day's play unbeaten on 56, Padikkal continued his innings with considerable authority, eventually scoring 199 off 248 deliveries. His knock included 24 fours and three sixes, helping India A recover from a difficult position after their disappointing first-innings performance.

The left-hander's dismissal came just before the tea interval when he edged a delivery from New Zealand A fast bowler Zak Gibson ...