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IND A vs NZ A Live: Kamboj takes three, but New Zealand A take 100-plus lead

New Zealand A secured a commanding 204-run first-innings lead against India A on the second day of their unofficial Test in Lincoln. The hosts were bowled out for 317 in 89.3 overs, with Akash Deep claiming the final wicket by dismissing Kristian Clarke for 42.

Rhys Mariu top-scored for the visitors with 76, supported by Dean Foxcroft's 51 and Curtis Heaphy's 44, while Zak Gibson remained unbeaten on six. Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi each took three wickets for India A, with Deep adding two to the tally.

India A had struggled significantly in their opening innings, being dismissed for just 113 runs on the first day. Simon Keene dominated the bowling attack with figures of five for 24, while Zak Gibson took three for 29.

KL Rahul was dismissed for a duck, and Devdutt Padikkal provided the only notable resistance with a score of 32 before falling early in the second session. Washington Sundar was also dismissed without scoring as the visitors lost wickets in quick succession.

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