Where to Watch India A vs England Lions Match in India? Check Details

India’s long Test tour to England is set to begin with a mini warm-up series. The India A team will play against the England Lions in two unofficial Test matches. These matches are part of India’s preparation for the five-match Test series against England, which commences from June 20.
The first match between India A and England Lions will take place from May 30 to June 2 at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Canterbury. This ground is known for hosting first-class matches. This match will help Indian players get used to English conditions. Some of these players will join the senior Indian Test squad later.

Where to Watch India A vs England Lions in India?

Unfortunately, India A vs England Lions live streaming for the first unofficial Test will not be available in India because the game will not be telecast in India. However, the fans can still watch it live online on the ECB app and website. Indian fans will need to follow live scores online on the BCCI’s official website or watch the game on the ECB’s digital platforms. The timing for the match is 11:00 AM local time (3:30 PM IST).
These games are very important for both teams. For India A, it is a chance to prepare for the English conditions. For England Lions, it is a way to test young talent against a quality Indian team. Fans will get to see the future stars of Test cricket. Performances here could decide future team selections. The series also adds excitement before the main Test series, which starts in June.

India A vs England Lions Match Timings

The venue for the first unofficial Test of India A vs England Lions match is the Spitfire Ground, St. Lawrence, Canterbury. The match will be a four-day affair and will take place from May 30 to June 2. A no. of of prominent names in the Indian domestic circuit are set to appear in this game, which is also seen as a preparation for the England Test series.

While the first match will take place in Canterbury, the second and final unofficial game will begin on June 6. This match will take place at Northampton. India's newly appointed Test captain, Shubman Gill, is also a part of the second match, alongside his Gujarat Titans teammate Sai Sudharsan. The performers in both these matches can get their rewards in the upcoming Test series between England and India.

Abhimanyu Easwaran to Lead India A

Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran will captain the India A side. The squad has a mix of young and experienced players. Some of them are likely to feature in the main Test series too. Vice-captain Dhruv Jurel will be the wicketkeeper for this match. Other known names in the squad include Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Shardul Thakur.

Meanwhile, young wicketkeeper James Rew will lead the England Lions for the first time. He plays for Somerset in county cricket. The Lions squad has a mix of youth and experience. All-rounder Chris Woakes returns to action after recovering from an ankle injury and is one of the prominent names in this team. The squad also includes exciting names like Rehan Ahmed, Jordan Cox, Rocky Flintoff (son of the legendary England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff), and Dan Mousley. These matches are important for England’s bench strength as well.

India A and England Lions Squads

India A Squad for 1st Unofficial Test

Abhimanyu Easwaran (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (vc, wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan (wk), Manav Suthar, Tanush Kotian, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sarfaraz Khan, Tushar Deshpande, Harsh Dubey.

England Lions Squad

James Rew (C, wk), Farhan Ahmed, Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Jordan Cox, Rocky Flintoff, Emilio Gay, Tom Haines, George Hill, Josh Hull, Eddie Jack, Ben McKinney, Dan Mousley, Ajeet Singh Dale, Chris Woakes, Max Holden.