New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- Yashasvi Jaiswal has responded to a difficult run in red-ball cricket with consecutive centuries for India A against New Zealand A, giving himself valuable time in the middle ahead of India's upcoming two-Test series against the Black Caps.

The left-handed opener scored 102 off 138 deliveries on the opening day of the third unofficial Test at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln on Saturday. His innings included 16 fours and two sixes, helping India A reach 227/2 before rain brought an early end to the day's play.

The century followed his unbeaten 155 off 162 balls in the second unofficial Test at Christchurch, marking a significant turnaround after an inconsistent start to the tour. Here are five takeaways from Jaiswal's...