IND U-19 vs ENG U-19, 2nd Youth Take a look at: Rain washes away Mhatre’s glowing hundred as Indians accept draw

Ayush Mhatre made a flowing hundred, however dangerous mild and rain robbed India U19 of a doubtlessly memorable win as its second Youth Take a look at in opposition to England led to a draw right here on Wednesday.

Each the Youth Checks led to attracts whereas India received the previous one-day collection 3-2.

India was tasked with chasing an imposing 355 in 65 overs, however Mhatre made 126 off 80 balls (13×4, 3×6) as India ended with 290 for six in 40 overs, a mere 65 runs shy of the goal.

When the skies opened up, Harvansh Pangalia (29) and Kanishk Chouhan (12) have been batting, they usually by no means resumed from that time.

However earlier than that, Mhatre put the hosts’ bowler by means of the wringer with a belligerent knock as India scored over eight runs an over.

Nevertheless, India’s chase bought off to a shaky begin with Vaibhav Suryavanshi getting clear bowled by pacer Alex Inexperienced off the primary ball of its second innings.

However Mhatre and Vihaan Malhotra (27) added 100 runs for the second wicket off simply 13.5 overs as India’s hunt gained steam.

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The dismissal of Malhotra didn’t decelerate India as Mhatre and Abhigyan Kundu (65 off 46 balls) milked an additional 117, and people runs got here off a mere 13 overs.

India was 217 for 2 then in 26.3 overs, however Mhatre fell to left-arm spinner Ralphie Albert (4/76).

The Mumbai batter’s dismissal gave England some foothold, and it plucked three fast wickets for 46 runs as India slipped to 263 for six.

India moved additional nearer to the goal with none extra harm, however the climate had the ultimate say.

Earlier, England, resuming from in a single day 93 for no loss, continued to plunder runs by means of opener BJ Dawkins (136, 184 balls) and Adam Thomas (91, 132 balls).

It added 188 runs for the opening wicket, laying the muse for England’s robust second innings complete of 324 for 5 declared for an general lead of 354.

For India, pacer Aditya Rawat was probably the most profitable bowler with a haul of 4 wickets.

After the dismissal of Dawkins and Thomas, England batters went for fast runs for declaration and set India a frightening goal.

Transient scores: England U19: 309 & 324/5 declared (BJ Dawkins 136, Adam Thomas 91; Aditya Rawat 4/80) drew with India U19: 279 all out & 290/6 in 43 overs (Ayush Mhatre 126, Abhigyan Kundu 65; Ralphie Albert 4/76).