IND A vs ENG Lions Test live score: OUT! OUT!
Khaleel Ahmed on the roll! India A pacer dismisses James Rew and George Hill in successive deliveries. He now has three wickets in the first session today and is on a hat-trick now.
First, Khaleel removed Rew off the first of the over, caught by Karuin Nair for 10. And in the very next ball, the pacer clean bowled Hill for a first-ball duck.
Good spell going on for Khaleel this morning.
ENGLAND LIONS 223/6 vs INDIA A 348
India A vs England Lions Live score: OUT! Khaleel strikes
Big breakthrough for India A! Khaleel Ahmed dismisses a set batter in Jordan Cox, who is out caught behind by Dhruv Jurel.
Cox scored 45 off 65 balls, hitting seven fours in his knock.
ENGLAND LIONS 219/4 vs INDIA A 348
IND A vs ENG Lions 2nd unofficial Test live score: Day 3 action begins…
India A pacer Khaleel Ahmed is bowling to Jordan Cox. James Rew is on the non-striker’s end.
England Lions 192/3 vs India A 348
IND A vs ENG Lions Test live score: Team India hits the ground running in England – Watch
Team India has officially begun preparations for the highly anticipated five-match Test series against England, and the BCCI offered fans a first glimpse of the action through an energising behind-the-scenes video shared on Sunday.
The visuals captured the Men in Blue settling into rhythm on English soil with a mix of intensity, energy, and camaraderie.
The video, titled “Prep begins. First sight of Team India getting into the groove in England,” opened with Rishabh Pant and new captain Shubman Gill walking towards the gates of the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground alongside support staff.
IND A vs ENG Lions 2nd unofficial Test live score: Day 2 recap – Indian bowlers struggle, England Lions 192/3 at stumps
England Lions reached 192 for 3 in 46 overs at stumps on day two of their second unofficial Test against India A at Northampton on Saturday, trailing by 156 runs in response to India A’s first innings total of 348.
Jordan Cox remained unbeaten on 31 alongside James Rew who was yet to open his account when bad light forced an early end to play. Only 13 overs were possible in the final session.
Emilio Gay top-scored for England Lions with a well-made 71 off 117 deliveries before his dismissal.
The hosts had earlier reached 146 for two when rain interrupted proceedings, forcing an early tea break. This came after Tushar Deshpande dismissed half-centurion Tom Haines for 54.
IND A vs ENG Lions Test live score: Lions build momentum ahead of crucial Day 3
At stumps on Day 2, England Lions were well-placed at 192/3, thanks to strong performances from their top-order.
Jordan Cox remained unbeaten on 31, looking comfortable, while skipper James Rew was yet to open his account. The home side will aim to reduce the 156-run deficit further when play resumes on Sunday.
With the pitch still offering some swing and carry, India A will need early breakthroughs to prevent the Lions from taking a first-innings lead. The coming day could be crucial in determining the flow of the match, especially with bad light already curtailing action on Saturday.
India A vs England Lions Live score: India A collapse early after Rahul’s heroics
India A were bowled out for 348 in their first innings, having resumed at 319/7. The collapse saw the last three wickets fall for just 29 runs as the Lions capitalised with the new ball.
KL Rahul’s stellar century on Day 1 was the highlight of the innings. He smashed 116 off 168 balls, anchoring the innings amid falling wickets. Rahul combined elegance with restraint, reaching his ton in the 56th over and celebrating after a composed knock that included 15 boundaries and a six. His form is a big positive ahead of the senior team’s Test series in England.
IND A vs ENG Lions 2nd unofficial Test live score: Kotian and Kamboj shine amid bowling woes
While most of the India A bowlers failed to make an impact, off-spinner Tanush Kotian and pacer Anshul Kamboj provided the few bright spots.
Kotian struck late in the day to trap Gay leg-before, breaking a dangerous stand with Jordan Cox. The off-spinner showed guile and patience, often drawing false strokes.
Earlier, Kamboj dismissed opener Ben McKinney cheaply and continued to bowl with control and sharpness. However, support from the rest of the attack remained lacking. Tushar Deshpande also chipped in by dismissing Haines, but he proved expensive, leaking 44 runs in just eight overs.
IND A vs ENG Lions Test live score: Haines and Gay dominate India A attack
England Lions batters Tom Haines and Emilio Gay capitalised on India A’s toothless bowling attack with composed half-centuries.
Haines crafted a fluent 54 off 88 deliveries, while Gay anchored the innings with a confident 71 off 117 balls. Their 94-run partnership for the second wicket highlighted the struggles of the Indian bowling unit, which lacked bite and consistency. Gay and Haines milked the seamers and rarely looked troubled, despite some disciplined overs from spinner Tanush Kotian.
The Lions moved confidently to 192/3 by stumps, trailing by just 156 runs, with two full days of play still to come.
India A vs England Lions Live score: Thakur and Reddy disappoint again with the ball
India A’s pace-bowling all-rounders, Shardul Thakur and Nitish Kumar Reddy, continued to deliver uninspiring performances on Day 2 of the second unofficial Test against England Lions in Northampton.
Despite helpful swing conditions, both bowlers remained wicketless across their six-over spells.
The Indian management will be concerned, especially with both players in contention for a pace-allrounder slot in the upcoming five-Test series against England. Their struggles follow a mediocre showing in the first match at Canterbury, where Thakur and Reddy went for over 100 and 60 runs respectively for minimal reward. The lack of penetration is becoming a worrying trend.
