India’s Under-19 cricket team got off to a dream start on their tour of England, defeating the hosts by 6 wickets in the opening Youth ODI.
But it wasn’t just the win that had fans talking it was the fiery knock from 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi that stole the spotlight.The teenage batting sensation, already a familiar name thanks to his explosive performances in the IPL 2025, delivered yet another stunning innings.
With fearless strokeplay and aggressive intent, Suryavanshi hammered a quick 48 off just 19 deliveries, clearing the ropes five times and finding the boundary thrice, giving India a flying India Under-19 made light work of the 175-run target, finishing the chase in just 24 overs.
Suryavanshi Sets the Stage on Fire
Opening the innings alongside captain Ayush Mhatre, Suryavanshi launched a blistering attack right from the first over. His aggressive approach left the England bowlers rattled, with one over from Jack Home going for 21 runs.
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- Smashed 48 runs in just 19 balls.
- With 3 fours and 5 sixes. pic.twitter.com/HOKgnYGd4m
The crowd watched in awe as Suryavanshi lofted shots over mid-on, pulled with precision, and dominated every loose delivery. Although his quickfire knock ended with a mistimed shot to point, his job was already done putting India firmly in control.
A Calm Finish After a Flying Start
Following Suryavanshi’s dismissal, India lost a couple of quick wickets, but Abhigyan Kundu stepped in with a composed unbeaten 45-run innings to ensure a smooth and confident finish. India eventually wrapped up the chase with 156 balls to spare, showcasing their dominance and depth in the batting line-up.
England’s Inconsistent Batting Proves Costly
England Under-19, who won the toss and chose to bat, managed only 174 runs in 42.2 overs. While Rocky Flintoff’s determined fifty and Isaac Mohammed’s brisk 42 offered some hope, England’s innings never found momentum due to the absence of solid partnerships. Despite a positive start, regular fall of wickets hurt their chances of posting a bigger total.
India’s spin duo Mohamed Enaan and Kanishk Chouhan played a crucial role, sharing five wickets and maintaining tight control in the middle overs.
Key Highlights of the Match:
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 48 (19 balls, 5 sixes, 3 fours)
- Abhigyan Kundu: 45* (match-winning knock)
- Rocky Flintoff: 56 (held England’s innings together)
- Isaac Mohammed: 42 (aggressive early burst)
- Enaan & Chouhan: 5 wickets combined (spin domination)
Match Summary:
- England U-19: 174 all out in 42.2 overs
- India U-19: 178/4 in 24 overs
- India Under-19 sealed a commanding victory, beating England by six wickets with 26 overs still remaining.
What’s Next?
With a strong performance in the opener, India U-19 leads the five-match series 1-0. The team will look to carry forward this momentum and build on their all-round display as they face England in the upcoming ODIs.
Stay tuned for more updates and match reports from this exciting Youth ODI series!