India U19 vs England U19 1st Youth Test: Suryavanshi’s Batting & Vaughan’s Six‑For Lead to Dramatic Draw
The 1st Youth Test between the India U19 and England U19 at Beckenham turned into a thrilling four-day showdown. India’s teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi shone with both bat and ball, while England’s off-spinner Archie Vaughan grabbed six wickets in the second innings. Despite England captain Hamza Shaikh‘s century, the match ended in a drawn contest.
India U19 Batting Highlights
On Day 3, young left-hander Vaibhav Suryavanshi, just 14, smashed a rapid 56 off 44 balls to propel the India U19 second innings total to a commanding position, helping extend their overall lead to 229 runs 1.
Archie Vaughan’s Bowling Heroics
England’s young spinner Archie Vaughan (son of Michael Vaughan) spun a web in the second innings, claiming an impressive 6/84 to bowl India out for 248 and set a target of 350 for hosts to chase 2.
Key Performances Table
| Player | Team | Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | India U19 | 56 & 1 wicket | 50 off 44 balls; youngest Indian Youth Test wicket-taker 3 |
| Archie Vaughan | England U19 | 6 wickets | 6/84 to bowl India out 4 |
| Hamza Shaikh | England U19 | 112 | Captain’s century during run chase 5 |
| Ayush Mhatre | India U19 | Century | First innings hundred 6 |
Match Result & Context
The four-day encounter ended in a **draw** with England ending on 270/7 chasing 350. A total of 1,497 runs were scored—making it the highest aggregate in Youth Tests between these teams 7. The second Test begins on 20 July at Chelmsford.
Disclaimer: This article is based on information compiled from online sources. Please verify independently before making any decisions based on it.
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