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NZ A vs IND A, 1st Test: Green pitch gives lessons to learn as Indians struggle on first outing

India A struggled significantly on a green surface during the first unofficial Test in Lincoln, collapsing for 113 runs in under 40 overs. Simon Keene spearheaded the New Zealand A attack with a five-wicket haul, while Yash Rathod provided the only resistance with 44 runs.

New Zealand A responded by reaching 135/3, establishing a 22-run lead by the close of play. Late strikes from Auqib Nabi and Mukesh Choudhary provided a brief glimmer of hope for the visitors by removing three top-order batters, including Rhys Mariu, who had contributed a half-century.

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