Mohammed Siraj and Mukesh Kumar picked up nine wickets between them but allowed New Zealand A to extend the first-innings lead on day three of the ongoing second unofficial Test in Christchurch. The visitors made inroads early on the third day, with Siraj breaking the 208-run stand for the fourth wicket by removing centurion Matthew Boyle for 110. His partner Dean Foxcroft departed for a well-made 93 as seasoned Indian quick Siraj returned with two wickets inside the first session.&nbsp;WATCH Siraj's 4-Wicket Haul -

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Mohammed Siraj picks up 4️⃣ wickets with a superb spell for India A! ⚡

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Mukesh Kumar dismissed keeper-batter Mitchell Hay for 31 in the next over, before Siraj returned to send Bret Randell back to the hut for just five. With New Zealand reeling at 291 for seven, India-A could sense it was gaining an upper hand. The script changed soon after as their tail frustrated India-A bowlers.&nbsp;WATCH Mukesh Kumar's 5-Wicket Haul -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Five wickets and a spell that had New Zealand A searching for answers. 😵‍💫

Mukesh Kumar, take a bow! 👏🔥 

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Mohammed Siraj and Mukesh Kumar shared nine wickets, but New Zealand A took a 78-run lead on Day 3. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan responded, leaving India A trailing by 46.

Mohammed Siraj and Mukesh Kumar picked up nine wickets between them but allowed New Zealand A to extend the first-innings lead on day three of the ongoing second unofficial Test in Christchurch. The visitors made inroads early on the third day, with Siraj breaking the 208-run stand for the fourth wicket by removing centurion Matthew Boyle for 110. His partner Dean Foxcroft departed for a well-made 93 as seasoned Indian quick Siraj returned with two wickets inside the first session. WATCH Siraj's 4-Wicket Haul -

Mohammed Siraj and Mukesh Kumar shared nine wickets, but New Zealand A took a 78-run lead on Day 3. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan responded, leaving India A trailing by 46.

Siraj and Mukesh shine for India A but NZ-A hold advantage in 2nd unofficial Test

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Siraj and Mukesh shine for India A but NZ-A hold advantage in 2nd unofficial Test