England U19 vs India U19, 2nd Youth Test: Match highlights and Key performances

The second Youth Test between England U19 and India U19 ended in a hard-fought draw, with both teams evenly matched. England U19 batted first and set a total of 309 in their first innings. Ekansh Singh was the highest scorer for England with a brilliant 117 from 155 balls. The innings also included contributions from James Minto (68) and Thomas Rew (59). Naman Pushpak took 4 wickets for India, while RS Ambrish and Aditya Rawat picked up two wickets apiece. The middle-lower order of the England batting order showed steel, with England being 80/5 at one stage, recovering well to push beyond 300.

In reply, India U19 made an impressive 279 in their first innings. Captain Ayush Mhatre led the effort with 80 runs, while there was a good contribution from Vihaan Malhotra, who scored a rapid 120 off 123 balls. Ralphie Albert was the pick of England's bowlers, taking a rear-guard five wickets (5/36) and breaking well into the Indian middle and lower order. Ben Mayes contributed two wickets at the end to see the Indian innings close quickly at 58.1 overs, taking a slender 30-run lead into their next innings.

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England's second innings saw a strong batting performance spearheaded by BJ Dawkins with a blistering 136 off just 84 balls, 173.91 SR. Adam Thomas and Ben Mayes also scored valuable fifties, while Rocky Flintoff and Thomas Rew quickly added to the scoreboard. Aditya Rawat was India's standout bowler, taking 4 wickets, but England set India 324/5 before declaring. The aggressive style of play by England gave India a decent target but also a chance to get a result on the final day.

Second Youth Test between England U19 and India U19 ended in a hard-fought draw

India U19 began their second innings with a solid start, despite losing Vaibhav Suryavanshi for a duck on the very first ball. Ayush Mhatre played a sensational knock of 126 off 80 balls, supported by Abhigyan Kundu (65) and Vihaan Malhotra (27). Ralphie Albert continued his dream match with another four-wicket haul, finishing with 9 wickets in the game. However, Harvansh Pangalia’s unbeaten 29 off 39 balls and Kanishk Chouhan’s steady support ensured that India avoided a collapse and safely saw out the match to a draw.

Overall, the match showcased several standout performances, especially from Ralphie Albert with the ball and Ayush Mhatre and BJ Dawkins with the bat. Both teams displayed great talent and resilience, with India showing significant improvement in the second innings to deny England a victory. The two sides will take several positives from this contest as they continue nurturing their future stars. The series, marked by fierce competition and individual brilliance, underlines the depth of talent in both England and India’s U19 cricket setups.