ENG Lions vs IND A Day 2 Recap – Key performances and major Highlights from unofficial Test

INDA: 557 (125.1)

ENGA: 237/2 (52)

England Lions trail by 320 runs

Inspired by Tom Haines's dominating century and Max Holden's well-crafted half-century, England Lions hinted at making a comeback against India A at the end of Day 2.

India A was at the driving seat when Day 2 started with Karun Nair and Dhruv Jurel on the crease. Nair, as expected, achieved his 200 with the same rhythm and confidence he played with a day before. Though Jurel proved not fortunate enough to achieve a hundred, missing by only 6 runs, he was dismissed for 94.

After the departure of Jurel and Nair, the visiting side started to lose wickets at regular intervals. NK Reddy was disappointed as he threw his wicket only for 7. Utilizing all the cards, India A in 125.1 overs posted 557 for 10 scalps. Josh Hull and Zaman Akhter for England Lions claimed 3 wickets each.

England Lions trying best to capture the driving position

Despite the brilliant knock by Jurel and counterattack by the host, Nair remained as the main man under the spotlight with his 281 balls and 204 runs innings, decorated with 26 boundaries and one six.

In front of a mammoth total and on a green deck, the England Lions batter showed resilience at the tea break and gradually built the momentum to offer a neck-to-neck fight to India A by the end of the day. After the dominating performance from Abhimanyu Easwaran's team, Haines has made his nation believe they can score a massive number too. The batter from South Essex remained not out for 103 off 147 with eleven 4s, supported by Holden's unbeaten 64.

The match is now at a neck-to-neck position

Anshul Kamboj and Harsh Dubey were the only two bowlers who were so far impressed with the ball, taking the wickets of Ben McKinney and Emilio Gay, respectively. At the end of Day 2, England Lions had 237/2 and were trailing by 320 runs.