India reacted 51 for one at stumps after ekansh singh’s fighting century guided engine to 309 on a rain-hit day two of the second youth test in chalmsford on Monday.
At Close of Play, Ayush Mhatre was batting on 20 AlongSide Vihaan Malhotra on Six, with India U-19 Trailing by 258 Runs.
Only 28.3 overs was able on day 2 after over and morning rain caused a delayed start to the proceedings, which was marked by multiple interruptions.
Ekansh, who resumes on 66 after sharing a Crucial 90-Run Sixth Wicket Stand With Skipper Thomas Rew (59) on the opening day, went on to complete a well-deserved century, 117 of 155 Balals.
The Kent All-Roinder Added 100 Runs With Number Nine James Minto (46) as England Crossed The 300-R Mark. He Had 14 Shots to the Fence and Three Maximums during his Crucial Knock. Minto Too Blasted A Six and Cracked Six Boundaries in His 89-Ball Innings.
Leg-Spinner Naman Pushpak (4/76) Broke The Partnership by Dismissing Minto Caught and Bowled Before Removing Alex Green Soon Soon after. Singh was the last batter to fall, Caught by Rahul Kumar Off Malhotra’s Bowling.
For India, Aditya Rawat (2/64) and RS Ambrish (2/56) TOOOT TOOOK TOOOT TOOK TOOCKETS EACH, While Henil Patel (1/56) and Malhotra (1/4) Picture Up One Apiece.
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In reply, Opener Suryavanshi Attacked Early, Hitting a Four and Two Sixes Off Green Before The Bowler Had Him Caught by Am French for A Quick-Fire, Reducing India to 37 for one.
Rain interrupted play after tea, allowing only 3.1 overs in the final session before the heavens open up Again and Stumps was Drawn.
Brief scores:
England U-19: 309 all out in 81.3 overs (Ekansh Singh 117, Thomas Rew 59; Naman Pushpak 4/76).
India U-19: 51 for 1 in 9 overs (Ayush Mhatre 24 Not Out, Vihaan Malhotra 6 Not Out; Alex Green 1/34).
