Under-19 Practice Match: England Defeats India by 20 Runs via DLS Method
Major Blow to India’s World Cup Preparations: England Clinches Victory Amidst Rain Disruptions
In a significant warm-up encounter ahead of the Under-19 World Cup—jointly hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia—India suffered a defeat against England. Despite setting a formidable target of 296 runs, rain played spoilsport, and England was eventually declared the winner by 20 runs via the DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) method.
While the Indian batting unit showed great promise, England’s James Minto turned the tide with a clinical five-wicket haul, and the rainy calculations shifted the momentum in favor of the English side.
Indian Batting: Abhigyan Kundu and Captain Ayush Mhatre Shine
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, the Indian U-19 team posted a challenging total of 295/8 in their allotted 50 overs.
- The Start: Captain Ayush Mhatre provided a solid foundation with a responsible knock of 49 runs. However, young prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi disappointed fans by departing early for just 1 run.
- The Anchor: Wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu was the star of the innings, top-scoring with a brilliant 82 runs.
- The Finish: In the death overs, Kanishk Chauhan provided the much-needed acceleration, smashing an unbeaten 45 runs off just 36 balls to push the total past 290.
For England, pacer James Minto was the wrecker-in-chief, dismantling the Indian lineup with figures of 5/34.
England’s Chase and the Rain Factor
Chasing 296, the England U-19 team started confidently and remained ahead of the required rate.
- Thomas Rew’s Heroics: Batter Thomas Rew stood firm against the Indian bowling attack, scoring an impressive 71 runs off 66 balls.
- The Interruption: England had reached 193/3 in 34 overs when heavy rain stopped play. As the game could not be resumed, the DLS method was applied. England was found to be 20 runs ahead of the par score at that stage and was subsequently declared the winner.
Preparation for the World Cup
This was India’s second warm-up match. In their first outing, they dominated Scotland with a massive 121-run victory. As the defending champions of the U-19 World Cup, this loss serves as a wake-up call for the Indian team to sharpen their bowling and fielding strategies before the main tournament begins.
Match Statistics at a Glance:
| Category | Information |
| India’s Score | 295/8 (50 Overs) |
| England’s Score | 193/3 (34 Overs – at the time of stoppage) |
| Top Scorer (IND) | Abhigyan Kundu (82), Ayush Mhatre (49) |
| Top Scorer (ENG) | Thomas Rew (71) |
| Best Bowling | James Minto (5/34) |
| Result | England won by 20 runs (DLS Method) |
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