Sun Jun 01 14:01:40 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Day 3 of the unofficial test match between England Lions and India A saw India A fight back strongly after Max Holden scored a century for the Lions. Mukesh Kumar took three quick wickets, leaving the Lions at 5 down and trailing by 224 runs. Tom Haines remains not out on 142. On Day 2, Karun Nair scored a double century for India A, with significant contributions from Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan who narrowly missed centuries.

**News Article:**

**Mukesh Kumar’s Burst Keeps India A in Contention Against England Lions**

**[Location] -** India A mounted a spirited comeback on Day 3 of their unofficial Test against England Lions, thanks to a fiery spell from Mukesh Kumar. Despite a century from Lions’ Max Holden (101), Kumar’s three quick wickets swung the momentum, leaving the home side at 5 down at the close of the session. Tom Haines is still at the crease on a well-compiled 142, with Dan Mousley (2) alongside. The Lions trail by 224 runs.

Kumar’s improved line and length proved vital as he removed Holden, captain James Rew (8), and Rehan Ahmed (3) in quick succession.

The platform for India A’s fightback was laid on Day 2 by Karun Nair, who continued his excellent form with a magnificent double century (204). Dhruv Jurel (94) and Sarfaraz Khan (92) also made substantial contributions, narrowly missing out on centuries themselves. The match is poised for an interesting final day.

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