England U19 Triumph Over India U19 by 7 Wickets in 5th Youth ODI, India Secure Series 3-2
Worcester, July 8 (Sports Desk)
England Under-19s concluded the five-match Youth ODI series against India Under-19s with a dominant seven-wicket victory in the final match at New Road, Worcester, on Monday. Despite the loss, India, led by captain Ayush Mhatre, clinched the series 3-2, thanks to their commanding performances in earlier matches. England’s chase was powered by a clinical batting display, while India’s batting faltered after a top-order collapse. The match showcased emerging talents, with 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi scoring a resilient 33 for India and England’s Thomas Rew leading the series run charts.
Match Overview
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Date: July 7, 2025
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Venue: New Road, Worcester
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Toss: India U19 won and elected to bat
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Result: England U19 won by 7 wickets
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Series Status: India U19 won the series 3-2
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Brief Scores:
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India U19: 210/9 (42.3 overs, Vaibhav Suryavanshi 33, Ambrish R.S 66; Ralnlue Albert 24/1, Alex French 2/37)
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England U19: 211/3 (36.4 overs, Ben Dawkins 66*, Ben Mayes 82; Deepesh 31/1
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Player of the Match: Thomas Rew (ENG U19) for his unbeaten 76
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Umpires: Mark Newell (ENG), Tom Lungley (ENG)
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Match Referee: Sarah Bartlett (ENG)
Key Performances
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Thomas Rew (ENG U19): Unbeaten 49, anchoring the chase and finishing as the series’ top scorer with 280 runs across five matches.
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi (IND U19): Scored 33 off 42 balls, continuing his impressive series (355 runs, including a record-breaking century in the third ODI).
Statistical Highlights
- India’s Series Win: India secured the series 3-2, with wins in the first (6 wickets), third (4 wickets), and fourth (55 runs) ODIs.
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Suryavanshi’s Impact: The 14-year-old scored 355 runs in the series, highlighted by a 52-ball century in the third ODI, the fastest in Youth ODI history.
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Bowling Standouts: India’s Kanishk Chouhan and RS Ambrish led the wicket-taking charts with a combined 13 wickets in the series.
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Strategic Insights
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India’s Resting Strategy: Having clinched the series 3-1 after the fourth ODI, India rested key players, leading to a weakened batting lineup that struggled to set a competitive total.
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England’s Bowling Discipline: Minto and French’s early wickets disrupted India’s momentum, while their ability to contain the middle order ensured a manageable chase.
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Rew’s Leadership: Rew’s calm and authoritative batting, combined with his series-long consistency, was pivotal in England’s consolation win.
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Pitch Conditions: The Worcester pitch favored batsmen, but India’s early collapse and lack of depth due to squad rotation limited their total.
Squads
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India U19: 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
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England U19: 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
Series Context
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1st ODI (Hove, June 27): India won by 6 wickets, led by Suryavanshi’s 48 off 19 balls.
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2nd ODI (Northampton, June 30): England won by 1 wicket, with Rew’s 131 trumping India’s 290.
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3rd ODI (Northampton, July 3): India won by 4 wickets in a rain-curtailed match, powered by Suryavanshi’s 86 off 31 balls.
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4th ODI (Worcester, July 5): India won by 55 runs, sealing the series 3-1.
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5th ODI: England’s 7-wicket win provided a consolation victory, but India’s earlier dominance secured the series.
England’s victory in the final ODI showcased their resilience, with Rew’s leadership and batting prowess standing out. However, India’s series win, driven by Suryavanshi’s explosive batting and consistent bowling from Ambrish and Chouhan, underlined their depth and potential. The tour highlighted emerging stars like Suryavanshi, who is set to be a key figure in Indian cricket’s future, while England’s Rew cemented his reputation as a reliable leader and batter.
