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Mukesh, Siraj shine but New Zealand A take lead on Day 3

India A’s fast-bowling duo of Mukesh Kumar and Mohammed Siraj delivered standout performances on Day 3 of the second unofficial Test in Christchurch, combining to take nine wickets as New Zealand A posted a challenging 391/9 in their first innings. Despite the strong bowling effort—Kumar finishing with five wickets and Siraj adding four—New Zealand A secured a 45-run lead over India A’s 346, thanks to a resilient batting display.

Matthew Boyle anchored the innings with a composed century (110 off 152 balls), while Dean Foxcroft provided crucial support with 93 runs. The hosts’ lower-order batsmen, including wicketkeeper Mitchell Hay (31) and Kristian Clarke (41), chipped in to extend the chase, with Fraser Sheat contributing 40 not out at No.

9 to seal the advantage for New Zealand A.

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