3:33 PM IST, 8:03 PM Local Time: Another dominant performance from India U19, and they outclassed Australia U19 by a massive 167 runs to clean-sweep the 3-match Youth ODI series.
Earlier, India U19 managed 280/9 in their 50 overs after opting to bat, as Australia U19’s bowlers kept the scoring in check with a disciplined performance. Skipper Ayush Mhatre fell cheaply again, while Vaibhav Suryavanshi (16) also departed early. Vihaan Malhotra (40) and Vedant Trivedi (86) steadied the innings, adding 69 runs before Rahul Kumar (62) combined with Trivedi for a crucial 99-run stand. However, wickets tumbled in the death overs, with only Khilan Patel’s brisk 20* off 11 providing late impetus.
For Australia, William Byrom (3/45) and Kasey Barton (3/39) led the attack, supported by Charles Lachmund, Ben Gordon, and Will Malajczuk with a wicket apiece. Their collective effort restricted India to below 300.
In reply, Australia U19 slipped early as Udhav Mohan struck thrice to remove Alex Lee Young (4), Steven Hogan (9), and Will Malajczuk (15). Alex Turner (32) and Tom Hogan (28) offered some resistance with a 50-run partnership, but once Kanishk Chouhan trapped Turner, the hosts unraveled quickly. Wickets tumbled in clusters, leaving Australia in deep waters.
The Indian side continued their dominance and wrapped up the Australian innings for a paltry 113 runs in 28.3 overs.
Khilan Patel starred with the ball for the visitors, claiming 4 wickets for 26 runs. Udhav Mohan bagged 3 wickets, while Kanishk Chouhan chipped in with a couple of wickets.