MUMBAI: If Himanshu Rana went after the bowling in the first ODI against England in their U-19 series, then in the 2nd ODI at the CCI on Wednesday, the 18-year-old decided to be patient and wait for the loose deliveries. Rana, then forged a 75-run partnership with Shubman Gill (24) that put India back on track.But it was Desai's knock that ensured India went beyond 250, after struggling at 108-4 at one stage. He stitched a 46-run stand with skipper Abhishek Sharma until the latter edged Brooks to the wicketkeeper. Desai and Nagarkoti too went after the bowling before Shiva hit15 runs in the 49th over to take his team to 287.If the batsmen did their bit, then the bowlers were no less. Delhi lad Shivam Mavi led the attack that pushed England on the backfoot with early blows, reducing the visitors to 40-3 in 9.1overs.Nagarkoti gave India the first breakthrough with the wicket of Max Holden and then Mavi forced an edge from George Bartlett.

Source: Times of India February 02, 2017 04:22 UTC