Christchurch: Shubman Gill is expected to retain his place in India's Test squad after scoring an unbeaten 204 for the 'A' team in the drawn four-day game against New Zealand 'A' here on Sunday. Resuming Day Four at 127 for two, India 'A' went on to make 448 for three in their second innings with Gill scoring his second double century on an away tour (the first one came in West Indies last year).

Gill and Test regular Hanuma Vihari (100 off 113) shared an unbeaten 222-run stand for the fourth wicket to save the game for India 'A'. Another valuable contribution came from Priyank Panchal (115 off 164). Gill's 279-ball effort comprised 22 boundaries and four sixes. Vihari's quickfire century comprised 11 fours and three sixes. It was a much improved batting effort from India 'A' as the pitch eased out at the Hagley Oval.