India, July 24 -- India U19, led by Ayush Mhatre, came agonisingly close to registering a thrilling victory over England U19 in the second unofficial Test at Chelmsford. However, a late collapse in the final session spoiled the party, and the visitors had to settle for a hard-fought draw. India were set a target of 335 runs on the final day, and nobody would have expected Mhatre and co to have a crack at the chase. However, the visitors looked to chase down the total from ball No.1.

Star opening batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi was dismissed for a golden duck as he got out on the first ball he faced off the bowling of Alex Green. However, the 18-year-old Ayush Mhatre then took the centre stage, smashing a century off just 64 balls.

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