England Lions Vs South Africa A First Four-Day Match, Live Updates: Lions Bat First In Arundel

England Lions and South Africa A are taking on each other in the first unofficial Test at Arundel - here are the live updates from the clash. 

The Lions are being led by Dan Mousely, while South Africa have Marques Ackerman as their skipper. The England Lions won the toss and decided to bat first in the first of two unofficial Tests between the two sides.

The series will be followed by three unofficial ODIs, to be held between June 5 and 9.

ENG Lions vs SA A, 1st Test - live updates

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Lions go down to 42-5 in the first session

Asa Tribe and Charlie Allison were dismissed within three deliveries of each other as the Lions' problems worsened. They have now lost half the side with just 19 overs bowled in the innings. Ben Mayes and Ekansh Singh are currently on the crease.

Dane Paterson has taken two wickets, while Nqobani Mokoena, Jason Smith and Ottneil Baartman have all taken one apiece so far.

Score: England Lions 47-5 after 19 overs.

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England Lions lose their third

Ben Geddes' stay at the crease also did not last long: The No.4 batter was Nqobani Mokoena's first wicket, departing for 6, as the Lions were reduced to 18-3. 

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Dane Paterson strikes with two wickets

Paterson sent back Ben McKinney, one of the contenders to make the senior Test team, in the third over of the innings, before dismissing Mousley in his next over, leaving the Lions reeling at 10-2, 

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England Lions win the toss and bat first

England Lions' captain Dan Mousley won the toss and batted first, a decision that may not have paid off after they lost three quick wickets.