Australia/Patiala, 24 September (Sports Desk)
India Under-19s tour of Australia 2025/26 Match: 2nd Youth ODI (D/N) Date: September 24, 2025 Venue: Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane Toss: Australia U19 won the toss and elected to field Result: India U19 won by 51 runs (series 2-0, with one match to play) Player of the Match: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (IND U19) – 70 (68) & broke Youth ODI record for most sixes (41)
India Under-19s secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match Youth ODI series against Australia Under-19s with a commanding 51-run victory in Brisbane. Batting first after being put in, India posted a challenging 300 in 49.4 overs, powered by three half-centuries from openers Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Vihaan Malhotra, along with a late flourish from Abhigyan Kundu. Australia mounted a spirited chase led by Jayden Draper’s explosive 107, but crumbled to 249 all out in 47.2 overs, handing India a series-clinching win.
India U19 Innings (300 all out in 49.4 overs)
India’s innings started steadily but built momentum through a 140-run opening stand between Suryavanshi and Malhotra. Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old prodigy, anchored the top order before unleashing his power-hitting, smashing five sixes in his knock – taking his career tally to 41 in Youth ODIs, surpassing Unmukt Chand’s previous record of 38. Malhotra complemented him with a patient 70, providing stability. The middle order wobbled briefly, but wicketkeeper-batter Kundu played a match-turning 71 off 64 balls at No. 7, including aggressive strokeplay that pushed India past 300. Australia’s Will Byrom (3/47) was the standout bowler, while Yash Deshmukh picked up 2/31.
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| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayush Mhatre (c) | c Hogan b Deshmukh | 42 | 58 | 4 | 1 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | b Byrom | 70 | 68 | 3 | 5 |
| Vihaan Malhotra (vc) | c Draper b James | 70 | 74 | 5 | 2 |
| Rahul Kumar | c Sharma b Byrom | 18 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
| Vedant Trivedi | lbw b Lachmund | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Abhigyan Kundu (wk) | not out | 71 | 64 | 6 | 3 |
| R S Ambrish | c Turner b Deshmukh | 12 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Kanishk Chouhan | b Byrom | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Naman Pushpak | c Malajczuk b Hogan | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Henil Patel | b Schiller | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D Deepesh | run out (Draper) | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras | (lb 3, w 2) | 5 | – | – | – |
| Total | 300 (10 wkts, 49.4 ovs) | 300 | – | – | – |
Fall of Wickets: 140-1 (Suryavanshi, 25.2 ov), 140-2 (Mhatre, 25.4 ov), 168-3 (Kumar, 32.1 ov), 180-4 (Trivedi, 35.3 ov), 220-5 (Malhotra, 40.2 ov), 260-6 (Ambrish, 45.1 ov), 280-7 (Chouhan, 47.2 ov), 290-8 (Pushpak, 48.3 ov), 300-9 (Patel, 49.3 ov), 300-10 (Deepesh, 49.4 ov). Run Rate: 6.05
Australia U19 Bowling:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Budge | 8 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 6.50 |
| Will Byrom | 10 | 0 | 47 | 3 | 4.70 |
| Yash Deshmukh | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 |
| Tom Hogan | 9.4 | 0 | 68 | 1 | 7.04 |
| Charles Lachmund | 7 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 6.43 |
| Hayden Schiller | 5 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 6.40 |
| John James | 6 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 3.83 |
Australia U19 Innings (Target: 301; 249 all out in 47.2 overs)
Chasing 301, Australia lost early wickets, slipping to 80/4 by the 24th over. Jayden Draper then produced a sensational counter-attacking century off just 72 balls (with 10 fours and 5 sixes), nearly dragging his team to victory single-handedly. He shared a 100-run stand with Aryan Sharma (51) for the seventh wicket, bringing Australia within striking distance at 220/6. However, India’s captain Ayush Mhatre (3/27) sparked a collapse, taking key wickets including Draper’s, while Kanishk Chouhan (2/50) supported with tight lines. Australia lost their last four wickets for just 29 runs, folding 51 short. Henil Patel (0/8 in his final overs) was economical in the death.
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Budge | c Malhotra b Chouhan | 12 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex Turner | lbw b Patel | 8 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Will Malajczuk | c Ambrish b Pushpak | 21 | 32 | 2 | 0 |
| Steve Hogan | b Mhatre | 15 | 28 | 1 | 0 |
| Yash Deshmukh | c Kundu b Chouhan | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Hogan | c Trivedi b Deepesh | 18 | 35 | 1 | 0 |
| Jayden Draper | c Suryavanshi b Mhatre | 107 | 72 | 10 | 5 |
| Aryan Sharma | c Pushpak b Mhatre | 51 | 58 | 4 | 1 |
| John James | c Malhotra b Patel | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Hayden Schiller | run out (Kundu) | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Lachmund | not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras | (lb 2, w 8) | 10 | – | – | – |
| Total | 249 (10 wkts, 47.2 ovs) | 249 | – | – | – |
Fall of Wickets: 20-1 (Budge, 4.5 ov), 35-2 (Turner, 7.2 ov), 50-3 (Malajczuk, 12.1 ov), 80-4 (Hogan, 23.4 ov), 80-5 (Deshmukh, 23.6 ov), 110-6 (T. Hogan, 30.2 ov), 220-7 (Sharma, 42.1 ov), 230-8 (Draper, 44.3 ov), 246-9 (James, 46.4 ov), 249-10 (Schiller, 47.2 ov). Run Rate: 5.28
India U19 Bowling:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naman Pushpak | 9 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 5.33 |
| Henil Patel | 10 | 1 | 38 | 2 | 3.80 |
| Kanishk Chouhan | 10 | 0 | 50 | 2 | 5.00 |
| Ayush Mhatre | 9.2 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 2.89 |
| D Deepesh | 6 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Vedant Trivedi | 3 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 13.00 |
Key Highlights
- Record-Breaking Suryavanshi: The young opener not only scored 70 but also etched his name in history with his 41st Youth ODI six, overtaking Unmukt Chand’s mark.
- Draper’s Lone Warrior: Despite his 107 off 72, Australia lost six wickets by the time he reached his ton, highlighting the top-order fragility.
- Captain’s Spell: Ayush Mhatre’s 3/27, including the vital scalp of Draper, turned the game in the middle overs.
- Series Context: This win follows India’s dominant 7-wicket victory in the 1st ODI on September 21 (chasing 226 in 30.3 overs). The dead rubber 3rd ODI is scheduled for September 27 in Brisbane.
India’s balanced performance with bat and ball has showcased their depth, setting a strong tone for the tour. Australia will look to salvage pride in the finale.
