India A vs England Lions: Rajat Patidar's fifty, Manav Suthar's three-for put hosts in command on Day 1

Ahmedabad: Opener Rajat Patidar slammed an unbeaten fifty after Manav Suthar snapped three wickets as India ‘A’ produced a collective effort to reach 123 for one after dismissing England Lions for 233 on the opening day of their two-day practice match in Ahmedabad on Friday. Left-arm spinner Suthar (3/45) and pacer Akash Deep (2/28) shared five wickets between them as the hosts dished out a disciplined bowling effort to wrap up the England innings in 51.1 overs at the Narendra Modi Stadium B Ground. Dan Mousley (60) and Ollie Robinson (45) provided some resistance, adding 63 runs but once the latter was dismissed, it again went downhill for England Lions. Mousley didn’t get any more support from the other end and was the last man to be dismissed. In reply, India produced a solid batting performance with Abhimanyu Easwaran (32) and Rajat Patidar (61 not out) sharing a 73-run opening stand. After Easwaran was sent back by Brydon Carse (1/23), Patidar and Pradosh Ranjan Paul (24 not out) added another 50 runs and were at the crease at the draw of stumps with India A trailing by 110 runs.

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Earlier, opting to bat, England Lions opener Keaton Jennings (25) and Alex Lees (35) made a good start, sharing 66 runs but Suthar produced a timely run-out to break the partnership. Two balls later, Akash cleaned up Alex as the visitors slipped to 66 for 2 in 14.2 overs. With ball in hand, Suthar then rocked the stumps of Josh Bohannon (8) and Oliver Price (7) in successive overs to leave England Lions tottering at 81 for four. James Rew (1) was then run out by Easwaran as the visitors lost half of their side in the 25th over. Brief Scores: England Lions: 233 all out in 51.1 overs (Dan Mousley 60; Manav Suthar 3/45). India A: 123 for 1 in 26 overs (Rajat Patidar 61 not out; Brydon Carse 1/23).