India U19 held to attract by England U19 in first Youth Test

Chasing a stiff goal of 350, England ended on 270/7 in 63 overs, irritating the guests’ push for a win that may have given them a 1-0 lead within the two-match sequence.

Shaikh was the mainstay of England’s resistance, scoring a composed 112 off 140 balls with 11 fours and two sixes right here on Tuesday.

He obtained essential help from Ben Mayes, who struck a gradual 51 off 82 balls (3x4s), and wicketkeeper-batter Thomas Rew, who chipped in with a brisk 50 off simply 35 balls (8x4s).

India had threatened to pressure a outcome after they lowered England to 62/3 within the 14th over however the hosts fought again via Shaikh’s partnerships with Mayes and Rew.

With an hour left on the ultimate day, India gave themselves hope by pulling off two run outs in successive overs — first eradicating Shaikh after which sending again Ekansh Singh within the subsequent over.

But Ralphie Albert (9 not out of 37 balls) and Jack Home (7 not out off 36 balls) confirmed commendable composure underneath immense stress as India threw the whole lot at them with an all-out attacking subject.

Close-in fielders crowded the batters with two slips, a foolish level, and a brief leg forming a good cordon, however the English pair held their nerves to outlive the ultimate overs and safe a hard-fought draw for the hosts.

Earlier, India U-19 resumed their second innings on 128 for 3 and posted 248 in 57.4 overs, setting England a frightening goal.

Vihaan Malhotra top-scored with a gritty 63 off 85 balls, hitting 10 fours.

He and in a single day accomplice Abhigyan Kundu seemed settled earlier than Alex Green (2/67) struck twice in fast succession, eradicating each whereas Rahul Kumar (11) additionally acquired out cheaply as India slipped from 171/3 to 187/6.

With the guests in peril of a collapse, RS Ambrish performed an important knock of 53 off 71 balls, including useful runs with the tail.

He was the final man to depart, run out as India folded for 248.

India U19, led by Ayush Mhatre, had earlier claimed the five-match Youth ODI sequence 3-2.

Brief scores: India U-19 540 & 248 in 57.4 overs. England U-19 439 & 270/7 in 63 overs (Hamza Shaikh 112, Ben Mayes 51, Thomas Rew 50; RS Ambrish 2/48). Match drawn.