Devdutt Padikkal ended the selection debate surrounding India's potential number three position for the upcoming Test series by playing a magnificent 199-run knock, helping India A complete a remarkable turnaround to reach 488 for 8 in their second innings against New Zealand A on Day 3.

Heading into the final day, India A hold a commanding 288-run lead, a dramatic recovery after being rolled over for 113 on the opening day and conceding a first-innings deficit of more than 200 runs.