‘Jldi Mauka mile isko ICT me’ – Fans react as India A batter Rajat Patidar smashes a magnificent century against England Lions

In the first game of the England Lions tour of India, Visitors have outplayed the young Indian team in both batting and bowling aspects. Despite having a lot of disappointments, star India batter Rajat Patidar has smashed a magnificent century.

Chasing a daunting total of 553/8, India A failed to put up a show with the bat. Skippers Abhimanyu Eswaran, Sarfaraz Khan, B Sai Sudarshan, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, and MJ Suthar failed to cross the ten-run mark. They were troubled by the young English pacer, especially Matthew Fisher, who took four wickets in his 11-run spell.

However, Rajat Patidar scored a magnificent century as he stitched a 69-run partnership for the 9^th wicket with Navdeep Saini. Patidar, in his innings, scored an unbeaten 140 runs off 132 balls with the help of 18 fours and five sixes. His amazing batting display helped India A get over the 200-run mark.

In the 1st innings of the England Lions, a formidable display of skill and resilience was witnessed as they amassed a total of 553/8 in 118.0 overs against the opposition. The innings showcased commendable performances from several key players, contributing to a substantial team score.

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Keaton Jennings led the charge with an impressive 154 runs off 188 balls, exhibiting a solid batting technique with a strike rate of 81.91. Alex Lees also played a crucial role, contributing 73 runs from 91 balls, showcasing steady play with a strike rate of 80.22. The captain, Josh Bohannon, made a significant impact with 125 runs off 182 balls, displaying leadership and resilience at the crease.

Other notable contributions came from Dan Mousley, who scored 68 runs on 115 balls, and lower-order batsmen Matthew Potts and Jack Carson. Potts remained unbeaten with 44 runs off 66 balls, while Carson added a quick-fire 53 runs from 35 balls at an impressive strike rate of 151.43.

The innings witnessed a collaborative effort from the England Lions’ batting lineup, featuring partnerships and individual performances that propelled the team to a commanding total. The batsmen showcased a blend of patience, technique, and aggression, creating a challenging situation for the opposition. The 553/8 total reflects the team’s batting depth and sets a strong foundation for the Lions in the match. India A will now look forward to avoiding the follow-on.

Here is how fans react to Rajat Patidar’s innings: