The stage is set for an exciting clash between India A and England Lions in their second first-class match, scheduled to start on June 6. With big names like Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Sai Sudarshan likely to be in action, this match promises to be a thrilling encounter.
KL Rahul has confirmed his availability for the second test, and his inclusion in the Indian squad for the England series has sparked interest. He’s being considered as an opening option, which could add a new dimension to the team’s batting lineup. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who failed to impress in the first innings of the previous match, redeemed himself with a 64-run knock in the second innings.
The India A team is expected to undergo some changes, with Shubman Gill and Sai Sudarshan likely to make their entry. Gill, the newly appointed captain of the Indian Test team, comes into this match after scoring 650 runs in the IPL 2025. Sai Sudarshan, who won the Orange Cap in the same tournament with 759 runs, will also be eager to make an impact. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Dhruv Jurel, who scored unbeaten 52 and 53 runs respectively in the second innings of the previous match, will be looking to build on their performance.
Karun Nair, who scored a double century in the previous match, might find himself on the sidelines to make way for KL Rahul. With the England series on the horizon, the team management might want to give Rahul as much game time as possible. The probable playing eleven for India A could include Abhimanyu Easwaran (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Harsh Dubey/Tanush Kotian, Anshul Kambil, Mukesh Kumar, and Akash Deep.
This match will provide a great opportunity for the players to fine-tune their skills and make a case for themselves ahead of the England series. With so much talent on display, it’s going to be a fascinating contest between two strong teams.