Sumit Sharma scored a patient half-century as India Under-19 managed to pull off a draw against their England counterparts in the second four-day cricket Test at Taunton.

Set a stiff target of 363, Indians saw off 61 overs on the final day on Friday to enforce the draw.

India were reeling at 36 for two at one stage after England U-19 declared their second innings at 342 for 7, but Sharma (56) and T Srivastava (39 no.) forged a crucial 83-run stand for the third wicket to thwart the hosts.

When stumps were drawn, India were 148 for 4 in their second innings.

Adil Rashid picked two wickets while Andrew Miller and Michael O'Shea claimed one wicket each for England.

Earlier, resuming the day at 190 for two, England skipper Varun Chopra (164) completed his century before being bowled by Indian spinner Shahbaz Nadeem (4-146).

With the first Test having also ended in draw, the teams will look the break the deadlock in the third and final match beginning at Shenley on Sunday.