India U19 vs England U19, 2nd ODI (June 30, 2025, Northampton) – Highlights
Result: England U19 beat India U19 by 1 wicket
Series: 5-match Youth ODI series now level at 1-1
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Top Scorer (Bat) | Best Bowler (Opposition) |
|---|---|---|---|
| India U19 | 290 all out (49 overs) | Vihaan Malhotra 49, Rahul Kumar 47, Kanishk Chouhan 45, Vaibhav Suryavanshi 45 | AM French 4/71, Jack Home 3/63, Alex Green 3/50 |
| England U19 | 291/9 (49.3 overs) | Thomas Rew 131 (89), Rocky Flintoff 39 | RS Ambrish 4/80 |
How the Match Unfolded
India U19 Batting
- India posted a competitive 290 in 49 overs after being asked to bat.
- Vihaan Malhotra top-scored with 49, while Rahul Kumar (47), Kanishk Chouhan (45), and Vaibhav Suryavanshi (45) all made important contributions.
- England’s bowlers shared the wickets, with AM French taking 4/71, Jack Home 3/63, and Alex Green 3/50.
- England conceded 32 extras, including 26 wides, helping India’s total.
England U19 Run Chase
- England started shakily, losing early wickets and slumping to 47/3.
- Captain Thomas Rew played a match-winning knock of 131 off 89 balls (16 fours, 6 sixes), anchoring the chase.
- Rocky Flintoff (son of Andrew Flintoff) added 39 in a crucial 123-run fourth-wicket partnership with Rew.
- The Indian bowlers, especially RS Ambrish (4/80), kept chipping away, but England’s tail held their nerve.
- With 4 runs needed off the last 4 balls and just one wicket in hand, Sebastian Morgan (20* not out) finished it off with a boundary, sealing a thrilling win with 3 balls to spare.
Key Moments
- Thomas Rew’s century was the backbone of England’s chase, earning him Player of the Match.
- RS Ambrish’s 4 wickets nearly swung the match India’s way, but England’s lower order survived intense pressure.
- The match saw momentum swing repeatedly, with both teams in contention until the final over.
Series Situation
- The five-match series is now tied at 1-1.
- Next match: 3rd Youth ODI at Northampton.
Brief Scores:
- India U19: 290/10 (49 overs) [Malhotra 49, Kumar 47, Chouhan 45, Suryavanshi 45; French 4/71]
- England U19: 291/9 (49.3 overs) [Rew 131, Flintoff 39; Ambrish 4/80]
- Result: England U19 won by 1 wicket.
