Karun Nair Leads India A to a Massive First Innings Total
Batting continued to be a breeze at the Canterbury cricket ground on Day 2 of the unofficial Test match between India A and England Lions. India A, resuming at 409/3, posted an imposing 557, thanks to a majestic Karun Nair double century (204 off 281). His performance solidified his first-class cricket credentials and boosted his place in the BCCI player rankings.
Dhruv Jurel, who narrowly missed his maiden ton, scored 94, while Sarfaraz Khan contributed 92. Late-order cameos from Shardul Thakur (27) and Harsh Dubey (32*) ensured the total crossed 550. For the Lions, Josh Hull and Zaman Akhter picked up three wickets apiece, though the pitch conditions in Canterbury heavily favored the batters.
Tom Haines Anchors Lions’ Reply
Brief scores: India A 557 (Karun Nair 204, Dhruv Jurel 94, Sarfaraz Khan 92; Josh Hull 3-72, Zaman Akhter 3-73) leads England Lions 237/2 (Tom Haines 103*, Max Holden 64*; Anshul Kamboj 1-24) by 320 runs.
Anshul Kamboj’s bowling spell was a bright spot, as he dismissed Ben McKinney early with a delivery that nipped away beautifully.
India A’s Bowling Tactics and Missed Opportunities
India A’s bowling strategy included introducing left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey, but both left-handers deployed a range of sweeps to unsettle him. Missed chances, including dropped catches off Thakur and Rana, allowed the Lions to build momentum.
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