Arshdeep, Akash shine as India A secures dominant win over England Lions

Arshdeep Singh. Pic/AFP

A fine all-round performance powered India ‘A' to an innings and 16-run win over England Lions in the second ‘unofficial Test' here on Saturday.

The win also helped the hosts take an unassailable 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

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The hosts dismissed England Lions for 321 in their second innings with Arshdeep Singh (2-62) and Yash Dayal (1-37) claiming the wickets of overnight batters Ollie Robinson (85) and Tom Lawes (32) respectively to complete the win.

Starting the day at 304-8, England Lions' resistance lasted just 5.2 overs as Arshdeep had Robinson caught by wicketkeeper Upendra Yadav in the 88th over.

Sarfaraz Khan was adjudged the Player of the Match for his 161-run knock which steered India ‘A' to 489 in their first innings. Devdutt Padikkal made 105.

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