Arjun Yadav hits century in drawn match

England managed to draw their three-day under-19 match against South Zone, in Madras on Wednesday.

Requiring to make 294 in 41 overs, including 20 mandatory overs, on the final day, England ended up scoring 110 for 4, when the rival captains agreed to call off the match at the end of the 15th over.

G J Muchall was not out with 48 runs (five fours) and captain Mark Wallace on two when the match was called off.

Earlier, South Zone declared their second innings at 201 for 4, with captain Arjun Yadav hitting an unbeaten 101 which included nine fours and a six.

Opener Suman made 53 (eight fours).

England spinner Panesar took three wickets for 40 runs and Tremlett 1 for 38.

In their second essay, England were helped by a 63-run stand for the third wicket between Muchall and Sadler, who made 32.

The visitors will take on the India under-19 team in their second four-day cricket Test, beginning in Madras on January 20.

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