Padikkal, Akashdeep put India A in control over England Lions on opening day

Devdutt Pikkal hit a stroke-filled 92 t out after right-arm pacer Akash Deep shone bright with ball with a four-wicket haul as India A took control of four-day second ufficial Test against England Lions on opening day here on Wednesday.

England Lions' decision to bat first after winning toss backfired big time as Indian bowlers skittled visitors out for 152 in 52.4 overs.

Akash Deep turned out to be wrecker-in-chief, returning with figures of four for 46, while Yash Dayal (2/14) and off-spinner Washington Sundar (2/25) scalped two wickets apiece.