Delhi: Karun Nair, playing for India A, scored a brilliant century on the first day of the first informal Test against England Lions. Karun made a good partnership for the third wicket with Sarfaraz and helped the team to overcome the initial tremors. India A scored 243 runs for 3 wickets after 60 overs. Karun was standing at the crease after scoring 102 runs. At the same time, Sarfaraz, who was batting brilliantly, had to return to the pavilion after scoring 92 runs.
Ishwar and Jaiswal returned cheaply
Karun got a chance in Team India A after a long time and he completely redeemed the opportunity. England Lions won the toss and decided to bowl first. Captain Abhimanyu Ishwar and Yashasvi Jaiswal started the innings for India A. However, the team did not start well. India A lost the wicket of Ishwar on the score of 12 runs. Josh Hul sent Ishwaran to the pavilion by lbw. Ishwaran scored eight runs off 17 balls with the help of two fours.
After this, Yashasvi Jaiswal tried to handle the innings with Karun. Yashasvi scored 24 runs in 55 balls which included three fours and a six. However, in an attempt to drive on AD Jack’s ball, he was caught by captain James Royu.
Karun and Sarfaraz scored half -centuries
By lunch break, India A scored 86 runs for 2 wickets. Karun and Sarfaraz had added 35 runs for the third wicket till lunch. After lunch, Karun completed his half -century and handled the innings with Sarfaraz. After this, Sarfaraz also completed his fifty.
Karun played some great shots during his innings. He scored 102 runs off 157 balls with the help of 14 fours and he is unbeaten. Sarfaraz was also facing the bowlers of England Lions well and was dismissed for 92 runs in 119 balls with 13 Choks.
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