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Padikkal's 199, Sundar's fifty put India A in control vs New Zealand A

India A holds a commanding 284-run lead in the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A after a dominant third day of play. Devdutt Padikkal spearheaded the batting effort with a massive 199, while Washington Sundar remained not out on 51 as the visitors reached 488 for 8 at stumps.

Other notable contributions included 66 runs from Rathod, 38 from Auqib Nabi, and 23 from Anshul Kamboj. The Indian side recovered significantly from their initial 113-run total in the first innings, leaving the hosts with a difficult path forward as weather concerns loom for the final day.

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