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India U19 vs England U19 1st Youth Test 2025: Full Match Summary & Standout Performances

July 12–15, 2025 India U19 vs England U19
India U19 and England U19 play out a thrilling draw at Beckenham. Full match summary, key moments, and standout performances from both sides.

Match Summary & Final Result

Result: Match drawn at Beckenham, July 12–15, 2025.

  • India U19 1st Innings: 540 (Ayush Mhatre 102, Abhigyan Kundu 90, Rohan Kumar 85, RS Ambrish 70, Vihaan Malhotra 67; Green 3/74)
  • England U19 1st Innings: 439 (Rocky Flintoff 93, Hamza Shaikh 84, Ekansh 59; Henil 3/81, Suryavanshi 2/35)
  • India U19 2nd Innings: 248 (Vihaan Malhotra 63, Suryavanshi 56, Ambrish 53; Archie Vaughan 6/84)
  • England U19 2nd Innings: 270/7 (Hamza Shaikh 112, Ben Mayes 51, Thomas Rew 50)

India set England a target of 350 in 63 overs. England, after an early collapse, were steadied by a 119-run stand between Hamza Shaikh and Ben Mayes. Shaikh’s match-saving 112 and a late partnership between Ralphie Albert and Jack Home helped England hold on for a draw after a tense finish.

Full Match Scorecard: View complete scorecard

Standout Performances

  • Hamza Shaikh (England): 112 in the fourth innings to save the match.
  • Ayush Mhatre (India): Century in the first innings (102).
  • Archie Vaughan (England): 6/84 in India’s second innings, bowling unchanged from one end.
  • Rocky Flintoff (England): 93 in the first innings.
  • Rohan Kumar, Abhigyan Kundu, RS Ambrish, Vihaan Malhotra (India): All made significant contributions with the bat in India’s first innings.

Day 1 Highlights: Mhatre Leads from the Front

  • India U19: 450/7 (87.6 overs) at stumps, Day 1
  • Ayush Mhatre (C): 102 off 115 balls (14 fours, 2 sixes) – a captain’s knock to anchor the innings and silence critics after a tough ODI series.
  • Vaibhav Suryavanshi: Dismissed early for 14, but contributed 56 in the second innings.
  • Ambrish R S: Not out at stumps, later scored 70 in the first and 53 in the second innings.
  • England U19 bowlers: Toiled hard but struggled to contain the Indian batsmen on a flat pitch. Archie Vaughan later took 6/84 in the second innings.

Day 2 Highlights

  • India U19: Continued to build on their first innings, reaching 450/7 by the end of play.
  • RS Ambrish: Played a key innings for India, helping them to a strong total.
  • England U19: Faced a tough day in the field as India’s lower order added valuable runs.

Day 3 Highlights

  • Play continued with both teams contesting hard. (Detailed play-by-play for Day 3 is not available, but the match remained competitive.)

Day 4 Highlights

  • The match concluded with a thrilling draw. England U19, set a target of 350, held on for a draw after a tense finish, thanks to Hamza Shaikh’s 112 and a late partnership between Ralphie Albert and Jack Home.

Key Moments

  • Early Setback: India lost opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi cheaply on Day 1, but he contributed in the second innings.
  • Mhatre’s Century: The skipper’s fluent hundred steadied the ship and set the tone for a big total.
  • Solid Partnerships: India’s middle order built on the foundation, pushing the score past 500 in the first innings.
  • England’s Fightback: Rocky Flintoff and Hamza Shaikh led England’s response, keeping them in the contest.
  • Final Day Drama: Hamza Shaikh’s 112 and a late stand helped England secure a draw after a tense finish.

Series Context & What’s at Stake

This Youth Test marks the start of a two-match series, following India U19’s dramatic 4-1 win in the ODIs. The red-ball format is a new challenge, demanding patience and skill. England U19 showed resilience to draw the first Test, while India’s young stars look to clinch the series in the next match.

Series Schedule & Fixtures: View full U19 England tour schedule and fixtures

How to Watch: Streaming Info for Indian Fans

The match was not televised in India, but fans could catch all the action live on the ECB’s official YouTube channel. Watch here (from 3:30 PM IST daily).

Looking Ahead

With the first Youth Test ending in a thrilling draw, the series remains wide open. All eyes will be on the second and final Test as both teams look to claim the series win. Can India’s young guns convert their dominance into victory, or will England build on their fighting display?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Where was the 1st Youth Test played?
A: Kent County Cricket Ground, Beckenham.

Q2: What was the result?
A: The match ended in a draw, with England U19 holding out at 270/7 on the final day after being set a target of 350 in 63 overs.

Q3: Who were the top performers?
A: England U19: Hamza Shaikh (84 & 112), Rocky Flintoff (93), Ben Mayes (51), Thomas Rew (50), Archie Vaughan (6/84 in 2nd innings). India U19: Ayush Mhatre (102), Abhigyan Kundu (90), Rahul Kumar (85), RS Ambrish (70 & 53), Vihaan Malhotra (67 & 63), Vaibhav Suryavanshi (56 in 2nd innings).

Q4: How could fans watch the match?
A: The match started at 3:30 PM IST. Live coverage was available online and on TV, depending on local providers. In India, fans could watch on the ECB’s official YouTube channel.

Q5: What were the match dates?
A: July 12–15, 2025.

Q6: What were the standout moments?
A: Hamza Shaikh’s 112 in the fourth innings to save the match, Archie Vaughan’s 6/84 bowling unchanged in India’s second innings, and India’s aggressive declaration to set a challenging target.

Q7: What is the series context?
A: This was the first match of a two-Test series. India U19 entered the red-ball leg after winning the ODI series 4-1.

Q8: Any notable records or incidents?
A: Hamza Shaikh’s match-saving hundred and Archie Vaughan’s six-wicket haul were individual highlights. The match featured over 1200 runs and several fifties and centuries, but no major controversies.

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