Haryana-England match ends in draw; Trott hits ton

Tags: England tour of India 2012-13, Ian Jonathan Leonard Trott

Published on: Nov 11, 2012

Haryana managed to escape with a draw against England XI in a four-day tour match at the B Ground in Motera.

By BV Swagath

Haryana managed to escape with a draw against England XI in a four-day tour match at the B Ground in Motera. Asked to chase an improbable 442, Haryana had a middle order collapse from 88 for 2 to 110 for 6. However, England bowlers didn’t have enough time on their hands and Haryana ended with 133 for 6 in 42 overs. Tim Bresnan got two wickets for the tourists.

Jonathan TrottEarlier in the day, England XI resuming its second innings at 118 for 0 finished at 254 for 6 declared in 75.2 overs. Overnight batsman Jonathan Trott (101 from 183 balls with 13 fours and a six) retired after getting to his century. His opening partner Nick Compton who is set to make his Test debut in a few days at the adjacent ground was dismissed for 79 (from 153 balls with 10 fours). No.3 Ian Bell helped himself to a fluent 48 from 62 balls (with 7 fours).

For Haryana, opening bowler Sanjay Budhwar claimed 3 for 51 in 20 overs.

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