India’s next-gen cricket stars made a thunderous statement in England as the Under-19 team piled up a mammoth 444 runs in a 50-over practice match, thrashing the England Lions by 231 runs at Loughborough. The emphatic win came on the same day India’s senior team suffered a Test defeat at Leeds, offering a glimpse of the country’s promising cricketing future.
Suryavanshi Shows Spark in Brief Cameo
Making his maiden England tour, 14-year-old IPL sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi opened the innings and scored a brisk 17 off 13 balls, including two boundaries and a six at a strike rate of 130. While his stay was short, his aggressive intent and composure drew praise from coaches and fans alike.
Harvansh Pangalia Steals the Show
The real fireworks came from No. 9 batter Harvansh Pangalia, who smashed an unbeaten 103 off just 52 balls, laced with 9 sixes and 8 fours. His explosive knock turned the tide after India were reduced to 91/5, triggering a lower-order onslaught that left the English bowlers stunned.
Other key contributions included:
- Kanishk Chauhan: 79 (67 balls)
- Rahul Kumar: 73 (60 balls)
- RS Ambrish: 72 (47 balls)
Bowlers Seal the Deal
India’s bowlers backed up the batting carnage with a clinical performance, bundling out England for 211. Deepesh Devendran led the attack with 3 wickets, while Naman Pushpak and Vihaan Malhotra chipped in with two each.
Tour Schedule and Outlook
Led by Ayush Mhatre, the India U-19 team will now play five Youth ODIs and two multi-day matches across Hove, Northampton, Worcester, and Chelmsford from June 27 to July 23. With talents like Suryavanshi and Pangalia in the mix, the tour is being seen as a proving ground for India’s future international stars.
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