ENG U19 vs IND U19, 5th Youth ODI: Key performances and major highlights

England U19 ended the series on a high note with a commanding 7-wicket victory over India U19 in the final Youth ODI at New Road, Worcester. Chasing a modest target of 211, the hosts cruised to the win in just 31.1 overs, a clinical batting performance from Ben Mayes, Ben Dawkins, and skipper Thomas Rew. Despite losing the game, India has won the five-match series by a 3-2 margin.

India U19 Innings: 210/9 in 50 Overs

India’s innings got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets, but middle-order contributions brought some stability. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (33), Harvansh Pangalia (24), Kanishk Chouhan (24), and Rahul Kumar (21) all got starts but couldn’t convert them into big scores. The highlight was RS Ambrish’s fighting 66* off 81 balls, guiding India from 135/7 to 210 with a valuable 68-run stand with Yudhajit Guha (10). England U19 bowlers delivered a tight performance to keep India to 210/9. Ralphie Albert (2/24) and AM French (2/37) picked up key wickets, while Sebastian Morgan was economical with 1/15. Alex Green, Firbank, and Ekansh Singh also took one each to maintain pressure throughout the innings.

England U19 Innings: 211/3 in 31.1 Overs

In reply, England chased down the target in just 31.1 overs, a brilliant batting performance from their top and middle order. Ben Dawkins continued his red-hot form, scoring 66 off 53 balls with 9 boundaries and 3 sixes. Although India struck back briefly by removing Dawkins and Rocky Flintoff in quick succession, Ben Mayes (82* off 76) and captain Thomas Rew (49* off 37) took control of the chase with an unbeaten 90-run partnership. Their aggressive and composed partnership ensured England cruised to victory with 113 balls to spare. India U19 bowlers had a tough outing as England chased 211 with ease. Naman Pushpak took 2 wickets for 65 runs, while Deepesh Devendran claimed 1/34. Yudhajit Guha bowled economically, but the rest of the attack failed to make breakthroughs as England won by 7 wickets.

ENG U19 vs IND U19, 5th ODI: Key Performances

• RS Ambrish – Anchored India’s innings with an unbeaten 66 under pressure.
• Ben Dawkins – Blistering 66 (53), third fifty in a row—gave England the ideal start.
  
• Ben Mayes – Unbeaten 82, held the innings together with a classy finish.
  
• Thomas Rew – Captain’s knock of 49*—finished the chase in style.
  
• AM French & Ralphie Albert – Picked up 2 wickets each to restrict India to under 220.

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ENG U19 vs IND U19, 5th Youth ODI: Match Scorecard

India U19 Innings – 210/9 (50 Overs)

England U19 Innings – 211/3 (31.1 Overs)