India A 458 for 4 (Agarwal 151, Shaw 132, Gill 86) triumphed over Leicestershire 177 (Wells 62, Chahar 3-24, Hooda 2-9, Axar 2-18) by 281 runs
In response, Leicestershire’s innings crumbled as they were bowled out for 177 in just 40.4 overs, with India’s fast bowlers accounting for six wickets. Deepak Chahar, known for his exceptional performances in the IPL for Chennai Super Kings, claimed three wickets, while M Prasidh Krishna, a promising talent for Kolkata Knight Riders, picked up 2 for 48 from eight overs.
The highest partnership for Leicestershire, an opening stand of 44, was disrupted as they lost wickets in quick succession. Captain Tom Wells fought valiantly, scoring 62 at No. 5, but the team was unable to thwart the dominance of India A’s bowlers. Deepak Hooda (4-0-9-2) and Axar Patel (7-1-18-2) applied pressure with their frugal bowling spells.
Leicestershire handed debuts to five players and included two others playing only their second game, whereas the India A XI featured three players with international experience and several domestic stalwarts across formats.
