Haines-Holden stand lifts England Lions after Karun Nair’s double ton

England Lions showed resilience on Day 2 of the four-day unofficial Test against India A in Canterbury, scoring 237 for 2 in response to India A’s 557 all out, led by Karun Nair’s double century (204). Tom Haines anchored the innings with an unbeaten 103, supported by Max Holden’s 64, as they formed a solid partnership of 106 runs for the third wicket. The match remains competitive heading into Day 3, with England trailing by 320 runs.