ENG U19 vs IND U19, 4th Youth ODI: Key performances and major highlights

India U19 produced a dominant performance with the bat to secure a 55-run victory over England U19 in the fourth Youth ODI at Worcester, sealing the win in five-match series 3–1 lead with one game to spare. After being put in to bat, India piled up a mammoth 363/9 in their 50 overs, with sensational centuries by Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Vihan Malhotra. England, despite a valiant hundred from Rocky Flintoff, were bowled out for 308 in 45.3 overs.

India U19 Innings: 363/9 in 50 Overs

Openers Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi gave India a steady start, but it was Suryavanshi’s explosive knock of 143 off 78 balls that lit up the innings. Suryavanshi smashed 13 fours and 10 sixes at a strike rate of 183.33. Vihan Malhotra played the anchor perfectly with a composed 129 from 121 balls, with 15 fours and 3 sixes. The two combined for a mammoth partnership of 218 runs for the second wicket. Though India lost a few quick wickets in the middle, contributions from Abhigyan Kundu (23) and Yudhajit Guha (15*) ensured they crossed the 360-run mark. England’s Jack Home (3/63) and Sebastian Morgan (3/54) picked up key wickets but couldn’t prevent the onslaught.

England U19 Innings: 308/10 in 45.3 Overs

Chasing a 308 target, England’s top order faltered early, slipping to 104/2 despite Joe Moores’ (52) and Ben Dawkins’ (67) efforts. The innings was revived by a superb century from Rocky Flintoff, who struck 107 off 91 balls with 7 fours and 4 sixes. But the absence of consistent support from the middle and lower orders made England lose steam. Indian bowlers kept chipping away—Ambrish R. S. (2/55) and Kanishk Chouhan (1/54) being strict, while Naman Pushpak (3/63) and picked two wickets at crucial moments. Run-outs further dented England's chase as they folded for 308 in the end, 55 runs short.

ENG U19 vs IND U19, 4th ODI: Key Performances

• Vaibhav Suryavanshi blasted an incredible 143 to lead India's charge, registering his second major match-winning knock in a row. 
  
• Vihan Malhotra's 129 was a calm and well-timed innings that perfectly supported Suryavanshi in a record partnership.
  
• England's Flintoff displayed remarkable maturity with a 107 run-filled innings, keeping his team in the race. 
  
• Despite a tough pitch, Indian bowlers held their nerve to break partnerships and stifle England’s chase.
• With this clinical victory, India U19 has an unassailable 3–1 lead in the five-match Youth ODI series.

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ENG U19 vs IND U19, 4th Youth ODI: Match Scorecard

India U19 Innings – 363/9 (50.0 Overs)

England U19 Innings – 308/10 (45.3 Overs)