India A vs New Zealand A second unofficial one-dayer ends in thrilling tie

Shreyas Iyer and Ankit Bawne slammed attacking fifties as the second unofficial one-dayer between India A and New Zealand A ended in a tense tie in Vizag.

The second unofficial ODI between India A and New Zealand A ended in a thrilling tie after Shreyas Iyer (90) and Ankit Bawne (83) made sublime half centuries.

Shreyas Iyer slammed 90 as India A’s second one-dayer against New Zealand A ended in a tie at Vizag. (Image for representational purposes). (IPL)

India, needing 11 off the final over, ended at 269 for nine in 42 overs. New Zealand had made 269 for six with Glen Philipps scoring an unbeaten 140 off 130 balls.

The match was reduced to 42 overs a side. The series opener here was washed out.

The next match will take place in Vizag on October 11. India A had won the two unofficial Test matches 2-0

Brief scores: New Zealand A 269/6 in 42 overs (Phillips 140 not out). India A 269/9 in 42 overs (Iyer 90, Bawne 83 not out; Astle 4/22).