Mukesh Choudhary takes 1/30 in 10 overs, trapping Rhys Mariu lbw, as New Zealand A lead India A by 22 on day 1 of the 1st unofficial Test

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Saturday, 24 October 2026

Match report

New Zealand A vs India A, 1st Unofficial Test, India A tour of New Zealand, 2026, day 1. It was a day dominated by New Zealand A until the last few moments, when India A struck back with three wickets in quick succession. CSK's Mukesh Choudhary was out for 0 with the bat as India A were bowled out for 113, and then bowled 10 overs for 30 runs, taking 1 wicket. He broke the opening stand by trapping Rhys Mariu lbw, and New Zealand A ended day 1 on 135/3 in 41 overs, leading by 22 runs. He was named in the India A squad for this tour.

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