India A ended day three of the second unofficial Test against New Zealand A at 32 without loss in their second innings, trailing by 46 runs after New Zealand A were bowled out for 424 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Monday.
Matthew Boyle scored a century and Dean Foxcroft made 93 to help New Zealand A secure a 78-run first-innings lead despite a five-wicket haul from Mukesh Kumar.
Resuming their innings, New Zealand A were anchored by Boyle, who made 110 runs from 152 deliveries. Foxcroft supported with 93 runs, falling short of a century as the hosts strengthened their position.
The middle and lower order made contributions with Mitchell Hay scoring 31, Kristian Clarke 41 and Fraser Sheat 40.
For India A, Mukesh Kumar led the bowling with figures of five for 87, while Mohammed Siraj took four wickets for 118 runs. Washington Sundar claimed the remaining wicket as New Zealand A were dismissed for 424.
In their second innings, India A openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan batted 11 overs without losing a wicket. Jaiswal was unbeaten on 20 runs and Sudharsan on 11 as India A reached 32 without loss at stumps.
India A will resume their second innings on the final day, trailing by 46 runs with all 10 wickets in hand. They will aim to build a significant lead to apply pressure on New Zealand A.