Jacob Bethell could not make a compelling claim for inclusion in England’s Test side, making 44 for England Lions against a Cricket Australia XI at Lilac Hill.
Bethell was released from the Ashes squad on Saturday to join the Lions on the second day of their four-day game, alongside Will Jacks and Matthew Potts.
The left-hander resumed on one on Sunday morning and batted calmly against an attack including Australia Test bowler Jhye Richardson.
Batting at number three, Bethell added 60 for the third-wicket with Jacks until the Surrey man edged the spin of Nivethan Radhakrishnan to slip on 30.
Bethell was at the crease throughout the morning session, only to clip seamer Xavier Crone to mid-wicket.
Set 232 to win, the CA XI ended the penultimate day on 90-0. Josh Inglis, a possible option for Australia in the second Test if Usman Khawaja does not play, reached 44 not out opening the batting.