India A Vs England Lions, 1st Unofficial Test Day 4 Highlights: Nitish, Jurel Remain Unbeaten As Match Ends In Draw

A very good afternoon to everyone tuning in for our live coverage of the India A vs England Lions, Day 4 match today at Canterbury. The action begins at 3:30 PM IST, so stay tuned for pre-match updates.

England Lions currently trail by 30 runs at stumps on Day 3, after India A posted a total of 557 in the first innings.

England Lions continued their solid batting display on Day 3 of the unofficial Test in Canterbury, with centuries from Tom Haines, Max Holden, and Dan Mousley guiding them to 527/7 by stumps. The trio made full use of a flat pitch as India A바카라™s bowlers struggled with consistency. Mukesh Kumar was the standout, picking up three wickets in a fiery morning spell, but he received little support from the rest of the attack. Haines built on his overnight hundred, while Holden and Mousley dominated the middle overs, reducing India A바카라™s lead to just 30 runs by the end of the day.

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The fourth day action will begin shortly at 3:30 PM IST with match moving likely for a draw.

India A began the day with Shardul Thakur taking the new ball, aiming to wrap up England Lions' innings quickly and give their batters another opportunity to build on their strong position. With two slips in place, Thakur and Harshit Rana struck early blows to keep the pressure on, but England Lions managed to level the scores, showing resilience despite the quick wickets. A painful moment came when Jack took his eyes off a rising delivery, crouched to duck, and was struck hard on the forearm 바카라” a blow that could linger. India A skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran, having missed out in the first innings, will be keen to get another chance with the bat.

ENG-A 587 (145.2)

A long wait but India A have finally bowled out England Lions. A 49-run last wicket partnership has been ended by Nitish Kumar Reddy and England Lions end up with a lead of 30 runs.

Yashasvi Jaiswal wasted no time as India A began their second innings trailing by 30 runs. The aggressive left-hander is racing to 11 off 9 balls. Abhimanyu Easwaran joined him at the other end, adding a four of his own off Ajeet Dale as India A cruised to 16/0 in just 1.4 overs at a brisk 9.6 run rate.

ENGA: 587

INDA: 557 & 17/0 (1.5)

India A have stormed ahead in their second innings with a fiery 66-run opening stand in just 8.2 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal is batting with authority, smashing 41 off 29 balls, including six fours and a six, while Abhimanyu Easwaran has chipped in with a fluent 23 off 22.

IND-A: 557 & 66/0 (8.2)

India A lead England Lions by 93 runs with 123/1 in their second innings at Canterbury.

Abhimanyu Easwaran and Yashasvi Jaiswal are building a steady partnership.

INDA: 557 & 123/1 (19.4)

Easwaran is steady and consistent on 64 off 80 balls, anchoring India A바카라™s second innings alongside Dhruv Jurel. The duo has added 21 runs so far, taking the score to 144/1 in 26 overs at Tea on Day 4. India A now lead England Lions by 114 runs.

INDA: 144/1 (26)

After a steady start, Nitish Reddy has launched a brutal counterattack, smashing Dan Mousley for 4, 6, 4 in the 39th over. Alongside Dhruv Jurel, the duo has stitched a fluent 69-run stand off just 65 balls, pushing India A바카라™s lead to 189 runs late on Day 4.

INDA: 219/2 (38.4)

India A vs England Lions, 1st Unofficial Test ends in a draw! Nitish Reddy (52) and Dhruv Jurel (53) remained unbeaten, guiding India A to 241/2 in the second innings. But no result in Canterbury.

The 2nd Test between India A and England Lions will start from June 6 at the County Ground, Northampton.