India’s warm-up match led to a tame draw towards Leicestershire, in Leicester on Sunday. India did not take fast wickets on Day 4 because the hosts reached 219 for 4 in 66 overs.
India vs Leicestershire, Day 4: Pant, Kohli shine as warm-up fixture ends in a draw (Reuters Photo)
HIGHLIGHTSIndia’s warm-up match led to a tame draw towards LeicestershireChasing 367, Leicestershire reached 219 for 4 in 66 oversIndia declared on their in a single day complete of 364 for seven
Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and R Ashwin did shine as India managed to take advantage of their four-day apply match towards Leicestershire earlier than it led to a draw at Grace Road on Sunday.
India set Leicestershire a 367-run goal to win the warm-up fixture after declaring on their in a single day complete of 364 for seven. Half-centuries by Ravindra Jadeja (56*), Shreyas Iyer (62) and Virat Kohli (67) helped India set a goal of 367 runs.
Both sides shake arms to finish a implausible 4 days of cricket right here at Uptonsteel County Ground.
Thank you to the followers that got here out to create a competition ambiance and to @BCCI for his or her phenomenal perspective and professionalism throughout the week. pic.twitter.com/RoAg3ItotF
— Leicestershire Foxes (@leicsccc) June 26, 2022
Chasing 367, Leicestershire reached 219 for 4 in 66 overs as Kimber (58*) and Evison (15*) remained unbeaten. India obtained a serious setback within the early morning hours of Sunday as captain Rohit Sharma examined constructive for Covid-19; the BCCI confirmed the event on their official Twitter account, stating that the skipper had examined constructive for the virus within the Rapid Antigen Test on Saturday.
India 246 for 8 dec (Bharat 70, Walker 5/24) and 364 for 9 (Kohli 67, Jadeja 56*) vs Leicestershire 244 (Pant 76, Jadeja 3/28, Shami 3/42) and 219 for 4 (Gill 62, Kimber 56, Ashwin 2/31) Match drawn
