Ayush Mhatre's stunning century propelled India U19 towards a thrilling victory, but rain and bad light forced a frustrating draw in the second Youth Test against England at Wormsley. Chasing a target of 355, India reached 290/6 in 43 overs, with Mhatre's 126 off 80 balls leading the charge, before the weather intervened.
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