-India U19 vs. England U19 4th Youth ODI 2025:

Worcester, July 6 (Sports Desk)

India Under-19s clinched a commanding 55-run victory over England Under-19s in the fourth Youth ODI at Visit Worcestershire New Road, Worcester, securing an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. A scintillating 143 off 78 balls by 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, featuring the fastest Youth ODI century (52 balls), and Vihaan Malhotra’s 129 off 121 balls powered India to 363/9. Despite a valiant 107 from England’s Rocky Flintoff, India’s disciplined bowling, led by Naman Pushpak’s 3/63, restricted England to 308 all out, ensuring India’s series triumph.

Match Overview

• Date: July 5, 2025

• Venue: Visit Worcestershire New Road, Worcester

• Toss: England U19 won and elected to bowl

• Result: India U19 won by 55 runs

• Series Status: India U19 clinches series 3-1 with one match remaining

• Brief Scores:

  • India U19: 363/9 in 50 overs (Vaibhav Suryavanshi 143, Vihaan Malhotra 129, Rahul Kumar 22; Jack Home 4/63, Sebastian Morgan 3/54)

  • England U19: 308 all out in 45.3 overs (Rocky Flintoff 107, Ben Dawkins 67, Joseph Moores 52; Naman Pushpak 3/63, Kanishk Chouhan 2/55)

• Player of the Match: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (IND U19) for his 143 off 78 balls

• Umpires: Mark Newell (ENG), Tom Lungley (ENG)

• Match Referee: Sarah Bartlett (ENG)

India U19 Innings: Suryavanshi and Malhotra’s Masterclass

England’s decision to bowl first backfired as India posted a formidable 363/9, driven by a 219-run second-wicket partnership between Suryavanshi and Malhotra. Suryavanshi, the youngest-ever Youth ODI centurion, smashed 143 off 78 balls (13 fours, 10 sixes), reaching his century in a record-breaking 52 balls, surpassing previous benchmarks. His innings, devoid of slogging, showcased sublime power, timing, and placement, earning praise across platforms like X. Malhotra’s 129 off 121 balls (12 fours, 3 sixes) provided a steady foil, guiding India to 233/1 after 27 overs, with a 400-plus total in sight.

England fought back with a burst of three wickets for one run in 11 balls, triggered by Jack Home (4/63) dismissing Ayush Mhatre (8) and Suryavanshi. Sebastian Morgan (3/54) removed Malhotra, sparking a middle-order collapse where India lost 6 wickets for 71 runs. Rahul Kumar (22) and Kanishk Chouhan (15) added late runs, but England’s bowlers, particularly Home, curbed India’s momentum to keep the target below 370.

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Fall of Wickets (India U19)

1. 10/1 (Ayush Mhatre, 2.4 ov)

2. 229/2 (Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 26.3 ov)

3. 230/3 (Vihaan Malhotra, 26.5 ov)

4. 230/4 (Maulyarajsinh Chavda, 27.1 ov)

5. 260/5 (Abhigyan Kundu, 33.6 ov)

6. 295/6 (Rahul Kumar, 39.2 ov)

7. 320/7 (Harvansh Pangalia, 43.5 ov)

8. 337/8 (Kanishk Chouhan, 46.4 ov)

9. 350/9 (Mohamed Enaan, 48.3 ov)

England U19 Innings: Flintoff’s Century in Vain

Chasing 364, England started strongly with a 104-run opening stand between Ben Dawkins (67 off 58, 7 fours, 1 six) and Joseph Moores (52 off 41, 5 fours, 1 six). Dawkins’ aggressive cover drives and Moores’ lofted six off RS Ambrish kept England’s run rate above 7. Naman Pushpak’s double strike in the 14th over, removing Moores (caught at mid-off) and Ben Mayes (first-ball duck), swung momentum back to India. Dawkins fell soon after, caught off Deepesh Devendran, leaving England at 132/3.

Rocky Flintoff’s defiant 107 off 91 balls (10 fours, 2 sixes) kept England in the hunt, supported by a 60-run stand with Thomas Rew (19, run out backing up). However, three run-outs, including Rew and Ralphie Albert (scuppered by Vihaan Malhotra’s direct hit), derailed England’s chase. Flintoff reached his century in 88 balls but lacked support as Pushpak (3/63) and Chouhan (2/55) closed out the innings, bowling England out for 308 in 45.3 overs.

Fall of Wickets (England U19)

1. 104/1 (Joseph Moores, 14.1 ov)

2. 104/2 (Ben Mayes, 14.2 ov)

3. 132/3 (Ben Dawkins, 19.4 ov)

4. 192/4 (Thomas Rew, 28.1 ov)

5. 201/5 (James Isbell, 30.6 ov)

6. 205/6 (Ralphie Albert, 31.6 ov)

7. 226/7 (Sebastian Morgan, 34.5 ov)

8. 263/8 (Jack Home, 40.4 ov)

9. 284/9 (Rocky Flintoff, 43.2 ov)

10. 308/10 (Tazeem Chaudry Ali, 45.3 ov)

Key Performances

• Vaibhav Suryavanshi (IND U19): His 143 off 78 balls, including a 52-ball century, set a new record for the fastest Youth ODI hundred. His 10 sixes and 13 fours made him the youngest centurion in Youth ODI history.

• Vihaan Malhotra (IND U19): Scored 129 off 121 balls, anchoring the innings with a 219-run stand alongside Suryavanshi, and took a wicket with his off-spin.

• Rocky Flintoff (ENG U19): His 107 off 91 balls was a lone fight, marking his maiden Youth ODI century, but lacked support.

• Naman Pushpak (IND U19): Took 3/63, including a crucial double-wicket over, breaking England’s momentum.

• Jack Home (ENG U19): Led England’s bowling with 4/63, triggering India’s middle-order collapse.

Statistical Highlights

• Suryavanshi’s Record: His 52-ball century is the fastest in Youth ODI history, and his 10 sixes set an Indian record, surpassing Raj Angad Bawa and Mandeep Singh’s eight.

• India’s Total: 363/9 is their highest in the series, eclipsing 290 in the 2nd ODI.

• Flintoff’s Milestone: His 107 is England U19’s second century in the series, following Thomas Rew’s 131 in the 2nd ODI.

• Partnership Record: The 219-run stand between Suryavanshi and Malhotra is the highest for any wicket in the series.

Strategic Insights

• India’s Batting: Suryavanshi’s aggressive intent and Malhotra’s composure overwhelmed England’s bowlers early. The collapse (6/71) highlighted middle-order fragility, but the early platform ensured a defendable total.

• England’s Bowling: Home and Morgan’s late strikes prevented India from crossing 400, but early wayward bowling, especially 15 wides, inflated the target.

• England’s Chase: The strong start by Dawkins and Moores was undone by poor running and Pushpak’s spin, exposing England’s reliance on Flintoff.

• India’s Bowling: Pushpak’s double strike and Malhotra’s direct hit shifted the game, with disciplined death bowling sealing the win.

Squads

• India U19: Ayush Mhatre (c), Abhigyan Kundu (vc, wk), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Maulyarajsinh Chavda, Rahul Kumar, Kanishk Chouhan, RS Ambrish, Mohamed Enaan, Henil Patel, Yudhajit Guha, Pranav Raghavendra, Aditya Rana, Harvansh Singh (wk), Khilan Patel, Anmoljeet Singh

• England U19: Thomas Rew (c, wk), Ben Dawkins, Isaac Mohammed, Ben Mayes, Rocky Flintoff, Joseph Moores, Ralphie Albert, Jack Home, James Isbell, Sebastian Morgan, Alex French, James Minto, Tazeem Chaudry Ali, Alex Wade, Jaydn Denly

Fan and Media Sentiment

X posts hailed Suryavanshi’s “generational” knock, with @TNNavbharat and @ESPNcricinfo celebrating his 52-ball century and India’s series win. England fans praised Flintoff’s resilience but lamented fielding lapses and run-outs.

Series Context

• 1st ODI (Hove, June 27): India U19 won by 6 wickets, chasing 175 in 24 overs (Suryavanshi 48 off 19).

• 2nd ODI (Northampton, June 30): England U19 won by 1 wicket, chasing 291 (Rew 131, Flintoff 39).

• 3rd ODI (Northampton, July 2): India U19 won by 4 wickets, chasing 269 in 34.3 overs (Suryavanshi 86 off 31).

• 4th ODI: India’s 55-run win secures the series.

• Next Match: 5th ODI, July 7, 2025, at Taunton, 11:00 AM local (3:30 PM IST).

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