England and India Play Out Thrilling Draw in U-19 Test at Beckenham

A gripping Under-19 Test between England and India at Beckenham ended in a tense draw, with England finishing on 270 for 7 while chasing 350 in 63 overs. The match ebbed and flowed throughout the final day, with standout performances from both sides.

India resumed their second innings with a 229-run lead and went on to post 248, thanks to Vihaan Malhotra's fluent 63 and a late counterattack from RS Ambrish, who made 53. Archie Vaughan starred with the ball for England, claiming 6 for 84 in a marathon spell.

Chasing a stiff target, England were rocked early but a 119-run partnership between Hamza Shaikh (112) and Ben Mayes (51) gave them hope. After Mayes fell, and Shaikh was run out after reaching a fine century, India clawed their way back with timely wickets and two run-outs. Thomas Rew added a quickfire 50, but his dismissal left India with a sniff of victory.

In the end, Ralphie Albert and Jack Home held their nerve, surviving the final 11.5 overs to deny India and secure a well-earned draw in a match full of momentum swings, individual brilliance, and tactical drama.

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