Northampton, June 8 -- Four quick wickets from pacer Khaleel Ahmed (4/55) undid all hardwork put up by the top order as England Lions suffered a middle-order collapse, ending the first session on day three of their second unofficial Test against India A at Northampton on a poor note on Sunday.

England Lions ended the first session at 266/8, with Farhan Ahmed (12*) and Josh Tongue (14*) unbeaten, having brought their side past the 250-run mark following a horror show collapse. They trail India A by 82 runs.

England Lions started the three at 192/3, with wicketkeeper-batter Jordan Cox 31*, skipper James Rew 0* unbeaten after 46 overs.

Quick wickets from pacer Khaleel Ahmed put the Lions under sheer distress. Though they crossed the 200-r...