# India A Struggles on Green Pitch Against New Zealand A

> India A's first Test against New Zealand A ends in defeat as green pitch favors New Zealand.
- Title: India A Struggles on Green Pitch Against New Zealand A
- Summary: India A's first Test against New Zealand A ends in defeat as green pitch favors New Zealand. India A was bowled out for 113 by New Zealand A's bowlers, who…
- Keywords: india a, new zealand a, first test, green pitch, kl rahul, yashasvi jaiswal, simon keene, bert sutcliffe oval, lincoln, sports, India, Struggles
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/india-a-new-zealand-test-kl-rahul-yashasvi-jaiswal-score-day-1-highlights/article71619237.ece
- Author: Team Sportstar
- Published: 2026-10-24T06:21:11+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: india a, new zealand a, first test, green pitch, kl rahul, yashasvi jaiswal, simon keene, bert sutcliffe oval, lincoln, sports
## India A Bowled Out
India A was bowled out for 113 with Simon Keene taking five wickets.
## New Zealand A Takes Lead
New Zealand A finished at 135/3, taking a 22-run lead after the match.
## Key Performances
Auqib Nabi picked two wickets, Mukesh Choudhary got one, and Simon Keene took five wickets.
## Match Context
The first unofficial Test at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln saw India A struggle on a green pitch.
## Key takeaway

India A was bowled out for 113 by New Zealand A's bowlers, who took a 22-run lead after the match.