India A vs England Lions: The second unofficial Test match will be played between India A and England Lions at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The first unofficial test match ended in a draw. But in this game, the Indian A team has been ahead from the first match day. We tell you that it is a four-day game.
Indian bowlers wreaked havoc
In this match, England Lions' decision to bat first after winning the toss backfired and the Indian bowlers bowled out the visiting team for just 152 runs in 52.4 overs. Akash Deep bowled brilliantly by taking four wickets for 46 runs. On the other hand, Yash Dayal (two wickets for 14 runs) and off-spinner Washington Sundar (two wickets for 25 runs) picked up two wickets each. The England Lions' top scorer was Oliver Price. He scored 48 runs in 81 balls. But seven England Lions batsmen failed to make it past 10 runs, so no great partnership was formed.
Devdutt Padikkal got off to a good start
Responding to England Lions' first innings, pair Devdutt Padikkal and captain Abhimanyu Easwaran had no problem taking on the England bowlers. Due to this, India A scored 150 runs without losing a wicket till stumps. India A are now just two runs behind England Lions and have tightened the noose on the game. Devdutt Padikkal is playing unbeaten for 92 runs. At the same time, captain Abhimanyu Easwaran scored an unbeaten 53 runs in 96 balls.
England Lions vs India A Series Schedule
17th-20th January: England Lions v India A, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, draw
24th-27th January: England Lions vs India A, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
1st–4th February: England Lions vs India A, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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