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Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten 99 helped India A recover from a middle-order collapse and finish Day 1 of the second unofficial Test against New Zealand A at 291/7. India A faced early setbacks with Yashasvi Jaiswal dismissed for a duck by Fraser Sheat. Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan steadied the innings with a 91-run partnership. However, a collapse ensued, with three wickets falling for just six runs, reducing India A to 137/5. Jurel's innings, supported by Manav Suthar and Akash Deep, guided India A to a stronger position by the end of the day.
Jurel's unbeaten 99, just one run short of a century, was crucial in stabilizing the innings. His partnership with Akash Deep added 69 runs, ensuring India A did not lose another wicket before stumps. New Zealand A's Fraser Sheat was the standout bowler, taking four wickets, while Brett Randell, Jayden Lennox, and Jarrod McKay claimed one wicket each.
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