After a long opening partnership from India A, Matthew Potts took six wickets as England Lions’ other bowlers struggled on day two in Ahmedabad.

India A claimed a 341-run lead on the back of centuries from Devdutt Padikkal and Sarfaraz Khan and are well-placed to take a series lead, but would be even further ahead if it were not for Potts.

Four of his six wickets were bowled, with scalps including India internationals Arshdeep Singh and Washington Sundar.

Since his breakthrough summer in 2022, named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year after starring in the early stretches of Brendon McCullum’s tenure, Potts has made just one appearance, taking three wickets against Ireland at the start of the 2023 season. He has advanced his case against India A, taking 12 wickets at 16.67 thus far.

The series currently stands at 0-0 thanks to an enthralling match in which India A batted out for the final day in pursuit of 490, reaching 425 and almost taking an unlikely victory before time ran out.

Watch the Matthew Potts six-for below:

Six wickets for Matthew Potts for England Lions this morning!

He made a habit of destroying the stumps too pic.twitter.com/vzstEq3VDc

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