The 1st Unofficial Test between England Lions and India A is scheduled at the Canterbury Stadium in England. The 1st Test of the 2-match Test series starts today as we see India’s future and current stars preparing themselves for the historic series ahead.
This match will be a true test of strength for the Indian team, as players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, and Karun Nair will be in the spotlight. Their performance is key for them to earn a place in India’s main squad playing XI. Before we dive into the live action, check out the match preview and where to Watch Live for the England Lions vs India A – 1st Unofficial Test in Canterbury.
England Lions vs India A: Where to Watch Live?
Date | 30/05/2025 |
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Time | 3:30 PM IST |
Venue | Canterbury Stadium |
Broadcast | ECB's Official Website |
England Lions vs India A: Match Preview
The tradition continues of playing an unofficial Test between the host nation’s second team and the visitors' second team, as India ‘A’ tour of England begins with them taking on England Lions in the 1st multi-day Test match happening at Canterbury. The India ‘A’ team is said to be a mix of youngsters and experienced players, led by Abhimanyu Easwaran.
The main focus will be on players like Karun Nair, who got his well-deserved chance after his fantastic run in the Ranji Trophy, and then the captain, Abhimanyu Easwaran himself, who finally got his chance to be in the main squad and is touted to be India’s new number 3 in the upcoming Test series against England. His performance is important to increase his chances of being featured in the team. Shardul Thakur is next on the list, as he was picked in the squad after a long time, and his role as an all-rounder is seen as very crucial against England.
Coming to the bowling department, Mukesh Kumar is expected to play a key role in the Test match, and alongside him, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, and Harshit Rana will be the four main pacers in the team.
England Lions, on the other hand, have a very young team, with 17-year-old Rocky Flintoff expected to start in the 2nd Test for England Lions. In previous encounters against India ‘A’, England Lions have often come up short, with India ‘A’ defeating them three times in the last five encounters. Rehan Ahmed and Josh Hull will be in the spotlight, as both have a chance of making it to the main England squad to face India. England Lions are expected to give a tough fight to the Indian team, as the visitors will be aiming to adapt quickly to the conditions.
India A vs England Lions: Head-to-Head Records
Teams | India A | England Lions |
Matches Played | 7 | 7 |
Won | 3 | 1 |
Draw | 3 | 3 |
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India A vs England Lions Live Scorecard
