Rajat Patidar scores hundred as India A inch nearer to win towards New Zealand A in third unofficial Test

The India A batters had a subject day as they set New Zealand A a goal of 416 runs to win the third unofficial Test on Saturday. Rajat Patidar scored a superb hundred whereas Ruturaj Gaekwad supported him with a well-made 94.

Patidar continued his kind on Saturday with one other hundred (Courtesy: PTI)

HIGHLIGHTSPatidar scored his second hundred of the collectionGaekwad nearly scored his second hundred of the matchThe guests are presently 20 for one of their chase of 416

Rajat Patidar’s dream run this season as he scored his second hundred of the collection towards New Zealand A on Saturday. Ruturaj Gaikwad missed out on his second ton of the match by simply six runs as India A closed in on a collection win towards the guests.

New Zealand A ended the third and penultimate day on 20 for one, chasing a goal of 416. Saurabh Kumar, who was introduced into the assault early, dismissed Rachin Ravindra to place India A in management.

It was a formidable second innings present by the India A batters, with solely Abhimanyu Easwaran failing to cross the 50-run mark. The hosts declared their second innings at 359 for seven.

Patidar continued his sensible run on the Chinnaswamy Stadium, as he smashed 109 off 135 balls. This was his third first-class hundred on the similar venue in as many months.

He had earlier scored 100 right here within the Ranji Trophy ultimate, adopted by a 176 on his India ‘A’ debut. Gaikwad topped off his positive efficiency with a terrific knock of 94 and the innings had 11 boundaries in it.

Gaiekwad was concerned in 200 partnerships within the innings. The first one was 122 for the second wicket along with his skipper Panchal, who scored 62 runs. The second one was 102 with Patidar for the third wicket.

The RCB batter hit 13 fours and two sixes in his innings after which bought along with Sarfaraz Khan, who scored 63 off 74 balls. The duo added 108 runs in simply 20 overs, as India A appeared for a 400 plus whole earlier than letting New Zealand A bat for the day’s final 90 minutes.

Sarfaraz hit seven fours and two sixes in his innings and was utilizing his toes to good impact.

New Zealand A should bat out of their pores and skin to avoid wasting the match and stop the hosts from profitable the sport and the collection.

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