Devdutt Padikkal's 199, Washington Sundar's fifty put India A in control

India A put themselves in a strong position in the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A after a solid batting effort on Day 3 in Lincoln on Monday. They reached 488 for 8 in their second innings, taking their overall lead to 284 runs before bad light brought an early end to the day's play.Devdutt Padikkal led the recovery with a brilliant 199, missing out on a double century by just one run. Washington Sundar remained unbeaten on 51 as India A strengthened their position after being dismissed for just 113 in the first innings.Padikkal's superb knock ended at 199 off 248 balls, including 24 fours and three sixes. He was given out caught behind off Zak Gibson while attempting to play a delivery down the leg side.