IND A 1st Innings: 557-10 (125.1 Overs)

England Lions: 527/7 (124 Overs )

Tom Haines' cruise anchored at the dock after travelling for 171 of 279, followed by two other centurions for England Lions against India A on the 3rd day of the first unofficial Test ahead of the 5-match Test series between England and India.

At the point of the match, 557 posted on the scoreboard was looking untouchable until Haines showcased his class. The host team was in a commendable position at the end of Day 2, and they continued their momentum the following day also.

England Lions was standing at 419 when Haines departed, and the team led by Abhimanyu Easwaran had a golden opportunity to wrap up the opposition. They could not succeed in doing so only for Max Holden (101) and Dan Mousley (113*).

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England Lions fighting back with three roaring centuries

After the stumps of Day 3, England Lions are trailing by only 30 runs, and they will start a new day with a well-settled Zaman Akhter, who has remained not out for 38.

To control the sessions, Easwaran utilized 8 different bowlers, including Karun Nair, who took a wicket also. But Mukesh Kumar 3 wickets in 21 overs, has been the most successful bowler for India A so far. 

Squads for the unofficial Test: 

India A (Playing XI): Abhimanyu Easwaran(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel(w), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Harsh Dubey, Anshul Kamboj, Harshit Rana, Mukesh Kumar.

England Lions (Playing XI): Tom Haines, Ben McKinney, Emilio Gay, Max Holden, James Rew(w/c), Dan Mousley, Rehan Ahmed, Zaman Akhter, Eddie Jack, Josh Hull, and Ajeet Dale.