LEVIN, New Zealand: Indian women let go a 1-0 half-time lead and drew their practice game against New Zealand Academy.

NZ Academy scored a late goal to force the 1-1 draw. India finally broke through after 30 minutes when a deft pass from Suraj Lata to captain Pritam Rani Siwach resulted in a goal for the tourists. India had beaten New Zealand Maori 5-3 at the same venue on Saturday.

Aussie itinerary

MUMBAI: Indian cricketers will play three Tests on their tour to Australia, commencing in late November, at Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney before taking part in the tri-series also featuring Pakistan.

Schedule: India vs Queensland at (four-day) November 26-29, New South Wales (four-day) December 2-5, vs Australian Prime Minister's XI (limited overs) December 7, first Test at Adelaide (December 10-14), vs Australia A (four-day) Melbourne (December 17-20), second Test at Melbourne (December 26-30), third Test at Sydney (January 2-6).