IND vs ENG: Ayush Mhatre's stunning ton lights up chase, but rain denies India U19 historic win
Ayush Mhatre's blazing century nearly took India U19 to a memorable win, but bad light and rain intervened just as the visitors closed in on an epic chase in the second Youth Test against England, ending the match in a frustrating draw at Wormsley on Wednesday.
Set a stiff target of 355 in 65 overs, India made an audacious push, led by Mhatre's scintillating 126 off just 80 balls, studded with 13 fours and 6 sixes. At 290 for six in 43 overs — just 65 runs away with 22 overs to go — India were well on course before rain halted proceedings with Harvansh Pangalia (29*) and Kanishk Chouhan (12*) at the crease. Play never resumed thereafter.
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India's chase began on a jittery note, losing Vaibhav Suryavanshi to the very first ball. But Mhatre, in partnership with Vihaan Malhotra (27), added a brisk 100 off 13.4 overs. The momentum continued with a whirlwind 117-run stand between Mhatre and Abhigyan Kundu (65 off 46), pushing India to 217 for two in just 26.3 overs.
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Mhatre's dismissal by left-arm spinner Ralphie Albert (4/76) sparked a mini-collapse, with India slipping to 263 for six.
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But the lower order held firm, until the weather had its say.
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Earlier, England's second innings was built around BJ Dawkins (136) and Adam Thomas (91), whose 188-run stand powered the hosts to 324/5 declared. Aditya Rawat was India's most successful bowler with 4 wickets.
Though both Youth Tests ended in draws, India took the honours in the overall series with a 3-2 win in the one-dayers. But on a dramatic final day at Wormsley, it was Ayush Mhatre's breathtaking hundred — and the rain — that stole the headlines.
Brief 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).
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