Navi Mumbai: India A delivered a dominant batting display against the United States in a T20 World Cup warm-up match, with Tilak Varma marking his return from injury and Narayan Jagadeesan’s century setting up a comprehensive 38-run victory.
The match was part of India A’s build-up to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, offering competitive game time to players returning from injury and those pushing for roles in the tournament setup.
Key Highlights
- India A scored 238 for 3, led by Jagadeesan’s 104
- Tilak Varma returned from injury, scoring 38 off 24 balls
- Ayush Badoni hit an unbeaten 60 to finish the innings strongly
- Ravi Bishnoi took 3 wickets as USA were bowled out for 200
Core Match Details
Sent in to bat, India A piled up 238 for 3 in their 20 overs. Narayan Jagadeesan led the charge with a fluent 104 off 55 balls, striking 11 fours and five sixes to anchor the innings.
Tilak Varma, playing his first competitive match after recovering from testicular surgery, looked assured from the outset. He scored 38 off 24 balls, hitting three fours and two sixes during a rapid 113-run partnership with Jagadeesan.
Captain Ayush Badoni provided the finishing touch with an unbeaten 60 off 26 balls, with the scoring rate staying high through the final overs.
In reply, the USA showed intent but were bowled out for 200 in 19.4 overs. Andries Gous top-scored with 44, while Sanjay Krishnamurthi added a quick 41. Ravi Bishnoi led India A’s bowling effort with 3 for 37, supported by Khaleel Ahmed and Naman Dhir.
Impact & Official Signals
Jagadeesan’s innings reinforced his reliability at the top of the order, while Badoni’s late acceleration highlighted India A’s batting depth. Tilak Varma’s return without discomfort was a key positive, both with the bat and in the field, as preparations continue ahead of the World Cup.
For the USA, the batting effort showed promise despite the defeat, with multiple contributors keeping the chase competitive until the closing overs.
FAQs
Narayan Jagadeesan was the standout performer, scoring a century that anchored India A’s innings and set up the 38-run win.
Yes. Tilak Varma returned after recovering from testicular surgery and scored 38 runs, showing no signs of discomfort.
The match was played at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.
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