India Under-19 produced an aggressive response with the bat in the second Youth ODI against South Africa Under-19, riding on a breathtaking half-century from Vaibhav Suryavanshi during the pursuit of a stiff target. The left-hander’s fearless strokeplay shifted early momentum firmly in India’s favour and kept the visitors under pressure from the outset.
Match Details
| Match | South Africa U19 vs India U19, 2nd Youth ODI |
| Venue | Benoni |
| Series | Youth ODI Series |
South Africa U19 First Innings
Asked to bat first, South Africa Under-19 posted a competitive total of 245 after being bowled out inside the allotted overs. Their innings struggled for continuity early on as wickets fell at regular intervals, preventing the hosts from building sustained partnerships at the top.
Stability arrived through a commanding knock from Jason Rowles, who anchored the innings with a well-constructed century. His composed approach allowed South Africa to recover from early damage and push the total into a challenging range.
| South Africa U19 | Runs | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 245 all out | 49.3 |
India’s bowling effort was led by Kishan Kumar Singh, who struck at crucial moments to finish with four wickets. RS Ambrish provided effective support, picking up two wickets and maintaining pressure through the middle phase of the innings.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Sets the Tone in the Chase
India’s reply began in emphatic fashion as Vaibhav Suryavanshi launched into the South African attack with remarkable confidence. The young batter showcased clean hitting and exceptional timing, bringing up a rapid fifty that energised the Indian dugout and the spectators alike.
Suryavanshi’s innings was marked by an array of powerful strokes, particularly over the leg side, as he repeatedly cleared the boundary with ease. His intent ensured that the required run rate remained under control, forcing South Africa into defensive field placements early in the contest.
| India U19 Key Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 50 plus | Rapid scoring |
Support came from the other end as India maintained a brisk scoring rate, building on the platform laid by their teenage star. South Africa searched for breakthroughs but found it difficult to contain the flow of boundaries during the opening powerplay.
Series Context
India entered the match holding a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after securing a rain-affected victory in the opening Youth ODI. The confident approach in the chase underlined their intent to press home the advantage and maintain control of the series.
With young talents stepping up in high-pressure situations, India Under-19 continue to demonstrate depth, composure, and attacking flair as the series progresses.
