India A Lose to New Zealand A Despite Auqib Nabi's Three-Wicket Spell

India A’s campaign against New Zealand A ended in disappointment after the visitors clinched the match. Despite a breakthrough spell from fast‑bowler Auqib Nabi, who claimed three wickets, the Indian side could not build on the momentum. New Zealand A chased down the target, securing a narrow victory that denied India A a sensational win. The result leaves India A looking to regroup ahead of their next assignment in the series.

Nabi’s three‑for was the highlight of India’s bowling effort, breaking through the New Zealand top order and providing a brief surge of hope. However, the batting line‑up failed to post a competitive total, allowing New Zealand A to recover and chase down the score.

The loss underscores the fine margins in the A‑team contest and adds pressure on India A’s management to fine‑tune both the batting and bowling units before upcoming fixtures.