# India A series ends in draws

> Rain cancels final match, leaving Bumrah and Jadeja without match practice for New Zealand Tests.
- Title: India A series ends in draws · India Today | Shortify
- Summary: Rain cancels final match, leaving Bumrah and Jadeja without match practice for New Zealand Tests.
- Keywords: india a, new zealand a, jasprit bumrah, ravindra jadeja, yashasvi jaiswal, devdutt padikkal, unofficial test series, rain delay, match practice, new zealand tests, india, India Today
- Source: India Today — https://indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-a-new-zealand-a-bumrah-jadeja-short-match-practice-drawn-series-3035855-2026-11-10
- Author: India Today Sports Desk
- Published: 2026-11-10T06:02:45+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: india a, new zealand a, jasprit bumrah, ravindra jadeja, yashasvi jaiswal, devdutt padikkal, unofficial test series, rain delay, match practice, new zealand tests, india, news
## Series ends in draws
India A's three-match series against New Zealand A ended in draws after rain washed out the final two matches.
## Bumrah and Jadeja short on practice
Rain denied Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja match preparation time before the New Zealand Tests.
## Jaiswal leads batting
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 102 in the final match, taking his total to 279 runs in five innings at an average of 69.75.
## Padikkal stands out
Devdutt Padikkal scored 199 in the opening match, the series' highest batting performance.
## Jadeja's limited time
Jadeja faced 71 deliveries for 25 runs, spending about one hour and twenty minutes at the crease without bowling.
## Next steps for team
India will travel to Wellington for the New Zealand Tests after the series, with six training sessions planned.
## Key takeaway

India A's series against New Zealand A ended in draws due to rain, denying Bumrah and Jadeja match preparation time before the senior team's Tests.