ENG vs IND U-19, 1st Youth Test: Hamza Shaikh's century helps England hold India to a draw in first Test
Chasing a stiff target of 350, England ended on 270 for seven in 63 overs, frustrating the visitors' push for a win that would have given them a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Shaikh was the mainstay of England's resistance, scoring a composed 112 off 140 balls with 11 fours and two sixes.
He received crucial support from Ben Mayes, who struck a steady 51 off 82 balls (3x4s), and wicketkeeper-batter Thomas Rew, who chipped in with a brisk 50 off just 35 balls (8x4s).
India had threatened to force a result when it reduced England to 62 for three in the 14th over, but the hosts fought back through Shaikh's partnerships with Mayes and Rew.
With an hour left on the final day, India gave itself hope by pulling off two run outs in successive overs — first removing the prized wicket of Shaikh and then sending back Ekansh Singh in the next over.
But Ralphie Albert (9 not out of 37 balls) and Jack Home (7 not out off 36 balls) showed commendable composure under immense pressure as India threw everything at them with an all-out attacking field.
Close-in fielders crowded the batters with two slips, a silly-point and a short-leg forming a tight cordon, but the English pair held their nerves to survive the final overs and secure a hard-fought draw.
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Earlier, India U-19 resumed its second innings on 128 for three and posted 248 in 57.4 overs, setting England a daunting target.
Vihaan Malhotra was the highest scorer, with a gritty 63 off 85 balls, hitting 10 fours.
He and overnight partner Abhigyan Kundu looked settled before Alex Green (two for 67) struck twice in quick succession, removing both while Rahul Kumar (11) also got out cheaply as India slipped from 171 for three to 187 for six.
With the visitors in danger of a collapse, R. S. Ambrish played a crucial knock of 53 off 71 balls. He was the last man to depart, run out as India folded for 248.
India U-19, led by Ayush Mhatre, had earlier claimed the five-match Youth ODI series 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.
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