India’s Under-19 cricket team is set to play the final One Day International against England U19 today, having already secured the series, with all eyes on the sensational 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
Suryavanshi’s Record-Breaking Performance
Cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been the standout performer for India U19. In the penultimate match, he delivered an electrifying innings, smashing the Youth ODI record for the fastest century.
Suryavanshi reached his hundred in an incredible 52 balls against England, eventually scoring 143 off just 78 deliveries. His explosive knock included 10 sixes and 13 fours, surpassing Pakistan’s Kamran Ghulam’s 2019 record of 53 balls.
This wasn’t a one-off performance; he also scored 86 runs in his previous game, hitting nine sixes. His aggressive batting style has garnered significant attention, with former India coach Ravi Shastri suggesting that Suryavanshi could soon be fast-tracked into the senior national team.
Series Clinched Ahead of Final Match
The India U19 team has already clinched the five-match series, thanks in large part to their impressive collective performance and individual brilliance like Suryavanshi’s. The 5th Youth ODI will be an opportunity to finish the series on a high note.
Catch the Action: Match Details
The 5th Youth ODI between India U19 and England U19 is scheduled for Monday, July 7th. The match is set to begin at 3:30 PM Indian Standard Time.
Cricket fans can tune in to watch the game live from New Road, Worcester. For those in India, the match will be live-streamed for free on the Worcestershire County Cricket Club YouTube channel.
Please note that this match will not be broadcast on any traditional television channels in India.
Squads for the 5th Youth ODI
Here are the full squads for both teams in the final match:
India U19 Squad:
Ayush Mhatre (c), Abhigyan Kundu (vc & wk), Harvansh Singh (wk), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Maulyarajsinh Chavda, Rahul Kumar, RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Yudhajit Guha, Pranav Raghavendra, Mohammed Enaan, Aditya Rana, Anmoljeet Singh.
England U19 Squad:
Thomas Rew (c), Ralphie Albert, Ben Dawkins, Jaydn Denly, Rocky Flintoff, Alex French, Alex Green, Jack Home, James Isbell, Ben Mayes, James Minto, Isaac Mohammed, Joseph Moores, Seb Morgan, Alex Wade.
- India U19 has already secured the five-match series against England U19.
- 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi broke the Youth ODI record for the fastest century (52 balls).
- The 5th Youth ODI is on July 7th at 3:30 PM IST from New Road, Worcester.
- Fans can watch the match live online for free on the Worcestershire County Cricket Club YouTube channel.
Don’t miss the final exciting match as India aims to complete a dominant series win against England.
