Hamza Sheikh snatched the chance of victory from India by scoring a century, England drew the first youth test

The first youth test between India and England Under-19 team in Beckenham ended in a draw. England Under-19 team captain Hamza Sheikh played an important role in drawing the match by scoring a century.

The England side was pursuing a total of 350 runs. The host team scored 270 runs in 63 overs while losing 7 wickets till stumps on the last day. Thus, England did not allow India to win. The second and last Test match of the series between the two sides will begin in Chelmsford from Sunday 20 July.

Hamza Sheik contributed significantly towards England being in the game. He scored 112 runs from 140 balls with the assistance of 11 fours and two sixes. He was unfortunate and lost his wicket being run out. Nevertheless, Hamza Sheik received a good support from Ben Mayes, who hit 51 runs from 82 balls with the assistance of three fours.

Apart from this, wicketkeeper batsman Thomas Ryu also scored a fast half-century. Ryu scored 50 runs in just 35 balls with the help of 8 fours.

The Indian team had raised hopes of winning the match. They had taken three wickets of England on a score of 62 runs in the 14th over. But the host team made a comeback on the basis of Sheikh's partnerships with Mayes and Ryu.

When there was one hour left in the match, India made a comeback by effecting two run outs in two consecutive overs and raised hopes. Hamza Sheikh and Ekansh Singh returned to the pavilion after being run out. But Ralphy Albert (9*) and Jack Home (7*) withstood the pressure and kept their feet on the crease and drew the match.

Let us tell you that the Indian Under-19 team batted first and scored 540 runs in their first innings. In reply, England's first innings was all out for 439 runs. In this way, the visiting team got a lead of 101 runs on the basis of the first innings.

India's second innings was all out for 248 runs and England got a target of 350 runs to win. The hosts scored 270 runs for the loss of 7 wickets till stumps and drew the match.