The first informal Test match between India A and England Lions ended in a draw in Cantorbury on Monday, with each scoring half -century with the top four batsmen of India A. England Lions posted 587 in their first innings, crossing the 557 of India A, Indian batsmen used the last day to score 241 for 2 out of 2 in 41 overs, with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanu Ishwaran, Dhruv Jurael, and Nitish Kumar Reddy all gave valuable contribution to all.Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 64 runs from 60 balls, while Captain Abhimanyu Ezvaran scored 68 runs in 87 delivery. The unbeaten pair of Dhruv Jurael and Nitish Kumar Reddy scored 53 and 52 runs respectively, in which Reddy’s innings hit just 47 balls.India was promoted by Rishikesh Kanitkar, a coach, as a number 4, which gave him a valuable batting time before the first testing anticipated against England in Leeds.Jurlel, who scored 94 runs in the first innings, strengthened his case with one and half a century in the second innings, demonstrating his ability to play as an expert batsman.
The second innings started, Jaiswal killed six to left seamor Josh plow. Both Jaiswal and Ezavaran matched each other’s performance, each killed eight borders in the post-lunch session.The batting track rarely challenged the batsmen, struggling to create any significant pressure with the bowling attacks of both teams.Quiz: Who is that IPL player?Sarfaraz Khan, who scored 92 runs, and Karun Nair, who hit a dual century in the first innings, did not bat in his general positions because he had already spent enough time at the crease.The match ended with 25 overs on the last day, as India reached 241 for 2 in A41 overs.
The bowlers faced difficulties on the flat track, although the batsmen benefited from the extended practice session before the second informal test at Northampton starting on 6 June.Brief score: India A557 and 241/2 in 41 overs (Yashsavi Jaiswal 64, Abhimanyu Ezavaran 68, Dhruv Jurael 53 Not Out, Nitish Kumar Reddy 52 Not Out). England Lions 587 (Tom Hans 171, Max Holdon 101, Dan Musli 113, Mukesh Kumar 3/92).
