India A fail to deliver the final push

Fighting half centuries by captain Matthew Wood (88) and Michael Lumb (56) saved the day for Yorkshire county as the hosts forced a draw against India A on the final day of the three-day match at Headingley today. India A, who had taken a first innings lead of 90 runs before declaring at 336/8 yesterday, though bowled beautifully on the final day, they failed to overcame the challenge of Wood and Lumb who guided Yorkshire to safety with their patient knocks.

First-down Victor Craven (46) was the other successful batman for the hosts who declared their second innings at 296/6 which brought an end to the match. Yorkshire, who had lost their opener Chris Taylor for four yesterday, began the day cautiously with both Wood and Craven playing sensibly to deny the visitors any early success. Kartik was the most successful bowler for the visitors claiming three wickets for 76 runs.

Brief score

Yorkshire (1st innings): 246
India A (1st innings): 336/8 decl.
Yorkshire (2nd innings): 296/6 decl (M Wood 88, V Craven 46, M Lumb 56; Balaji 2/51, Kartik 3/76)