Saurashtra’s wicketkeeper-batter Harvansh Singh Pangalia displayed exceptional maturity and talent, scoring a century while batting alongside the No. 11 batter. His impressive performance helped propel India to a total of 492 runs against Australia on the second day of the second youth Test on Tuesday. Pangalia’s ability to remain composed under pressure showcased his skill and determination, making a significant contribution to the team’s success in the match.
Harvansh Singh Pangalia Smashed a Valuable Ton:
Pangalia scored 117 runs off only 143 deliveries, including six sixes and seven fours, demonstrating impressive judgment and poise. At one stage, after India lost two quick wickets, he was at 45, leaving the team at 402/9. Unfazed by the pressure, he formed a remarkable 90-run partnership for the last wicket with Anmoljeet Singh (11), achieving this feat in just 107 balls, showcasing his resilience and skill.
Starting the day at 316/5, India faced an immediate challenge when skipper Soham Patwardhan was bowled by Ollie Patterson (2/74) for just two runs. However, Harvansh Singh Pangalia, who began the day on seven runs, demonstrated remarkable resilience. He built important partnerships with Mohamed Enaan (26) and Samarth Nagaraj (20), which helped steady the innings as India lost two quick wickets.
Pangalia’s presence at the crease became increasingly dominant, causing frustration among the Australian bowlers. Their efforts to dismiss him were met with challenges, prompting them to use nine bowlers throughout the innings as Pangalia anchored the team’s progress.
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Australia’s Response to Chasing the Run:
Australia struggled at 142/3 after 44 overs, trailing India by 350 runs. Captain Oliver Peake remained not out with 62 runs off 113 balls, including eight fours and one six, while Alex Lee Young contributed 45 runs from 99 deliveries with six boundaries as they ended day two at the crease. The Australian innings got off to a rough start, losing both openers for just 22 runs within the first 10 overs, putting them in a difficult spot early on.
Shortly after, Simon Budge was bowled by Anmoljeet Singh for just five runs, leaving Australia struggling at 42/3. However, captain Oliver Peake helped stabilize the innings with a determined performance. He partnered with Alex Lee Young, who scored 45 runs off 99 balls. Together, they built a solid unbroken partnership of 100 runs from 170 balls, providing crucial stability to the Australian lineup as they worked to recover from an early batting collapse.
Enaan emerged as the top bowler for India, taking 2 wickets for 27 runs in his 12 overs. Meanwhile, Samarth Nagaraj and Chetan Sharma maintained consistent pressure on the Australian batsmen with their disciplined bowling. With this performance, India currently holds a 1-0 lead in the series, showcasing their dominance in the ongoing contest.
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