India’s under-19 team secured a seven-wicket win against Australia U-19 in the second Youth Test at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay on Wednesday, finishing the four-day match within two days. After claiming victory in the first Youth Test at the Ian Healy Oval in Brisbane by an innings and 58 runs, India’s bowlers again played a decisive role in the second game. Australia posted 135 runs in the first innings, with only wicketkeeper Alex Lee Young contributing significantly by scoring 66 runs, while Henil Patel and Khilan Patel took three wickets each for India.
India’s batters managed 171 runs in reply, led by Kasey Barton’s four wickets for Australia, and gained a 36-run advantage. Australia added only 116 runs in their second innings, setting India a target of 81 runs. Despite losing opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi for zero, Vedant Trivedi led India to the win with an unbeaten 33.
India’s batters managed 171 runs in reply, led by Kasey Barton’s four wickets for Australia, and gained a 36-run advantage. Australia added only 116 runs in their second innings, setting India a target of 81 runs. Despite losing opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi for zero, Vedant Trivedi led India to the win with an unbeaten 33.
