Harvansh Singh’s blistering century, featuring six towering sixes, put India U-19 in a commanding position against Australia U-19 on day two of the second Youth Test. Despite a shaky start, India’s lower order, led by Harvansh, propelled the team to a formidable total of 492. Australia, in reply, ended the day at 142/3, trailing by a significant 350 runs, setting the stage for an exciting day three.
The India U-19 cricket team, after a thrilling two-wicket victory in the first Youth Test, aims to secure a series win against Australia U-19 in the second and final match at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday. Despite Australia’s dominant performance in the preceding ODI series, the Indian youngsters showcased their potential in the first Test, with 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi becoming the youngest-ever centurion in Youth Tests. However, the Indian team needs to address their batting vulnerabilities, particularly against Aussie leg spinner Vishwa Ramkumar. On the other hand, Australia needs to overcome their batting inconsistency and convert promising starts into substantial scores to secure a victory in the final match.
The Indian Under-19 cricket team secured a thrilling two-wicket victory over their Australian counterparts in the first unofficial Test match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match saw a dramatic shift in momentum, with both teams battling hard to claim victory. Nikhil Kumar emerged as the hero for India, scoring a crucial half-century and hitting the winning boundary.
Samit Dravid, son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, will miss the upcoming two-match Youth Test series against Australia due to a knee injury. The series, which began on Monday in Chennai, is crucial for the development of young players in red-ball cricket.
India’s U-19 cricket team, fresh off a dominant 3-0 whitewash of Australia in the limited-overs series, will now face the challenge of red-ball cricket in two Youth Test matches, starting Monday in Chennai. The team, led by Soham Patwardhan, is confident from its recent success, but will need to adapt to the longer format and the different conditions offered by the Chepauk pitch.
The Indian U-19 cricket team displayed nerves of steel to overcome a strong Australian challenge in the third Youth ODI, securing a thrilling seven-run victory and completing a clean sweep of the series. India’s batting prowess, highlighted by half-centuries from Rudra Patel and skipper Mohamed Amaan, set up a challenging target for the Aussies. Despite twin centuries from Oliver Peake and Steven Hogan, Australia couldn’t quite chase down the target, ultimately falling seven runs short.
India’s Under-19 team secured a commanding 2-0 series lead against Australia in the youth ODIs, with opener Sahil Parakh smashing an unbeaten century to guide India to a nine-wicket victory in the second match.
India U-19 secured a convincing seven-wicket victory over Australia U-19 in the first Youth ODI, with Karthikeya’s unbeaten 85 and Amaan’s half-century leading the charge. The match was also notable for the potential debut of Samit Dravid, Rahul Dravid’s son, though his absence remains unclear.
Yash Dhull, the captain of the 2022 U-19 World Cup-winning Indian team, has returned to competitive cricket after undergoing a minor heart surgery. A small hole in his heart, detected during a routine scan at the National Cricket Academy, was surgically repaired in July. Despite the setback, Dhull has quickly recovered and is already contributing to his team in the Delhi Premier League.
