The final day saw the hosts efficiently dismissing England Lions for 321 in their second innings. Arshdeep Singh (2/62) and Yash Dayal (1/37) were instrumental in claiming the wickets of overnight batters Ollie Robinson (85) and Tom Lawes (32), sealing the victory for India 'A.'
Starting the day at 304/8, England Lions' resistance lasted just 5.2 overs as Arshdeep had Robinson caught by wicketkeeper Upendra Yadav in the 88th over. Lawes, who added 14 runs to his overnight score of 18, was dismissed by Dayal with Akash Deep taking the catch.
Sarfaraz Khan earned the well-deserved Player of the Match award for his outstanding 161-run knock, which guided India 'A' to a formidable total of 489 in their first innings. Devdutt Padikkal also made a significant contribution with the bat, scoring an impressive 105.
Left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar emerged as another star performer, claiming his 22nd five-wicket haul, and Akash Deep contributed with six wickets in total, setting the stage for India 'A's victory. The first unofficial Test between the two teams had ended in a draw.
Sarfaraz Khan's batting prowess and the collective efforts of the bowlers played a pivotal role in India 'A's dominating performance. With the series now secured, the teams will gear up for the third and final match starting on February 1.
Brief Scores:
England Lions: 152 and 321 all-out in 90.2 overs (Ollie Robinson 85, Tom Lawes 32; Saurabh Kumar 5/104, Akash Deep 2/57).
India 'A': 489 in 111.1 overs.