Devdutt Padikkal frustrated after controversial dismissal at 199 against New Zealand A
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 5:25 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Devdutt Padikkal scored 199 runs before being controversially dismissed in India's second innings against New Zealand A in Lincoln on October 26. Padikkal was given out caught behind off Zak Gibson, a decision that left him visibly upset as he believed the ball did not touch his bat. With no Decision Review System available for this unofficial Test, he could not contest the call. His innings was crucial as India A had struggled early, collapsing to 10 for 2 after only 2 wickets in the second innings. Padikkal's efforts were part of a significant 215-run third-wicket partnership with Sai Sudharsan, who made 91 runs. India A will continue their match against New Zealand A, with Padikkal’s performance raising questions about his selection for the upcoming Test series in November.
- •Padikkal scored 199 off 248 balls with 24 fours and 3 sixes.
- •He was dismissed caught behind with no DRS available to challenge the decision.
- •India A had a poor first innings, being all out for 113 runs.
- •Padikkal and Sudharsan formed a critical 215-run partnership.
- •India A is competing in an unofficial Test match against New Zealand A.
- 5:25 AMYahoo Sports — Devdutt Padikkal left fuming after controversial umpiring decision ends his knock on 199 vs New Zealand A
"Devdutt Padikkal was left furious after a controversial umpiring decision ended his innings on 199 against New Zealand A, denying him a double century.
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