India A\u2019s bold declaration late on Day 4, coupled with spirited lower-order batting and incisive new-ball bowling, nearly set up a last-minute twist \u2014 but the match ended with England A at 32 for 3 in their second innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Resuming the final day at 163\/4 in their second essay, India A added crucial runs through composed knocks from Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Sarfaraz Khan. However, it was the record eighth-wicket partnership between Tanush Kotian and Anshul Kamboj \u2014 an unbroken 149-run stand \u2014 that shifted momentum firmly in the visitors\u2019 favour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kotian finished unbeaten on 90 (108 balls, 10 fours), while Kamboj contributed a resolute 51*, pushing India A to 417\/7 before they declared during the tea interval, setting England A a target of 439 in 39 overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier in the match, India A posted 348 in their first innings, riding on a gritty century from KL Rahul (116) and useful contributions from Jurel (52) and Nair (40). England A replied with 327, powered by half-centuries from Tom Haines (54), Emilio Gay (71), and Jordan Cox (45). Left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed led India A\u2019s attack with 4 for 70, ensuring a slender lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England A were immediately rocked by early strikes in their chase, as Tushar Deshpande removed Haines and Anshul Kamboj dismissed both Gay and Cox in a fiery spell. At 32\/3 in 11 overs and with fading light, both captains agreed to shake hands, ending a contest that, despite being drawn, offered rich entertainment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chris Woakes, aiming for a Test comeback, made a strong impression for England A with figures of 3\/60 and 2\/43 across the two innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the series level and packed with promising individual performances, this unofficial Test series has set the stage perfectly for the high-stakes five-Test series between India and England, which kicks off on June 20 at Headingley.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chris Woakes, aiming for a Test comeback, made a strong impression for England A with figures of 3\/60 and 2\/43 across the two innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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