New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- Auqib Nabi gave India A hope of a remarkable comeback victory with a superb new-ball spell, but fading light denied the visitors a chance to complete the job against New Zealand A in the first unofficial Test at Lincoln on Tuesday.

Defending 313 after declaring their second innings at 516, India A had the hosts struggling at 187 for 9 when the umpires called off play due to poor light. New Zealand A had been rocked early by Nabi, who finished with 3 for 28 from 10 overs, but the last pair held on to secure a draw with 17 overs still scheduled to be bowled.

Conditions remained cold and blustery throughout the final day, with little improvement in visibility after play was stopped. Several Indian players, including KL ...