Top 3 leading run-scorers in NZ-A vs IND-A Series

India A wrapped up their three-match red-ball tour of New Zealand with all three unofficial Tests ending in draws. The matches were played across two venues, Lincoln and Christchurch, with rain playing a significant role in the final two games.

The first match at Lincoln produced a dramatic fightback from India A after they were bowled out for 113 in their first innings. However, the second and third games were heavily affected by weather, with the third match at Lincoln losing its final two days entirely to rain. Finally, here is a look at the three batters who finished at the top of the run-scoring charts for the series.

3. Sai Sudharsan

Sai Sudharsan, the discarded Indian batter working his way back into contention, finished third in the series run-getters with 231 runs from five innings at an average of 46.20. His two half-centuries were the highlights of his campaign. In the first match at Lincoln, he contributed a gritty 91 off 184 balls, hitting 12 fours before Kristian Clarke ended his innings.

That knock formed part of the 215-run partnership with Padikkal that helped India A avoid defeat. Sudharsan then returned to form in the third match at Lincoln, scoring 88 in India A’s only innings of that game, a declaration total of 464 for 5. He is regarded as the primary challenger to Padikkal for India’s No. 3 Test batting slot, and this series gave him a platform to press that claim.