India U-19 Vs England U-19 Highlights, 5th Youth ODI: IND Lose By 7 Wickets But Seal Series 3-2

England U19: Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, Ben Mayes, Rocky Flintoff, Thomas Rew(w/c), James Isbell, Ralphie Albert, Sebastian Morgan, Jack Home, James Minto, Tazeem Chaudry Ali, Alex Green, AM French, Alexander Wade, Isaac Mohammed, Jaydn Denly

India U19: Ayush Mhatre, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Rahul Kumar, Harvansh Pangalia, Abhigyan Kundu(w/c), Kanishk Chouhan, RS Ambrish, Deepesh Devendran, Yudhajit Guha, Naman Pushpak, Mohamed Enaan, Anmoljeet Singh, Pranav Ragavendra, Maulyarajsinh Chavda, Henil Patel

The fifth youth ODI between England U19 and India U19 will not available for telecast in India. However, fans can live stream the game for free on the ECB’s (England and Wales Cricket Board) YouTube channel.

"I got a lot of inspiration from him (Gill) because I saw the game. After making 100 and 200, he didn't leave the game and took the team ahead," Suryavanshi said in a video posted by BCCI on its 'X' account.

India won the toss and opted to bat first against England.

England U19: Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, Ben Mayes, Rocky Flintoff, Thomas Rew(w/c), Ekansh Singh, Sebastian Morgan, Ralphie Albert, Alex Green, Matthew Firbank, AM French

India U19: Ayush Mhatre(c), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Rahul Kumar, Harvansh Pangalia(w), Kanishk Chouhan, RS Ambrish, Deepesh Devendran, Anmoljeet Singh, Yudhajit Guha, Naman Pushpak

India U19's decision to bat first hasn't started as planned. Captain Ayush Mhatre was the first to go, dismissed for just 1 by Matthew Firbank, caught at slip by Sebastian Morgan. In the very next over, AM French removed Vihaan Malhotra for 1, with Thomas Rew taking a sharp catch behind the stumps.

From 9/2 in 2.2 overs, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has counterattacked with a couple of sixes, moving to 22 off 24 balls, while Rahul Kumar is on 6.

After 8 overs: India U19 – 37/2

Unfortunately, Suryavanshi has to depart after providing a much-needed counterattack for India with a 33 off 42 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes. Just as he looked settled, he miscued one off Sebastian Morgan, handing a catch to Alex Green at cover.

Now at the crease are Harvansh Pangalia, yet to open his account and Rahul Kumar grinding it out on 14 off 37.

IND-U19: 60/3 (15.1)

India lose Rahul Kumar after a patient 21 runs as Alex Green breaks the stand! The ayush Mhatre-led side are now 85/4 in 20.5 overs, struggling to build momentum after choosing to bat first. Pangalia and Chouhan at the crease.

IND-U19: 85/4 (20.5)

Ambrish R S and Kanishk Chouhan are rotating strike calmly after the loss of Harvansh who departed for 24 runs trapped lbw while attempting a sweep off Ralphie Albert. India U19 move to 121/5 in 30.1 overs.

IND-U19: 121/5 (30.1)

India are struggling at 150/7 in 38.4 overs. Ambrish is fighting a lone battle with 24 off 43 balls, but the wickets continue to tumble around him. After Kanishk Chouhan (24 off 45) was stumped off Ralphie Albert, AM French delivered a double blow, dismissing Deepesh Devendran for a duck.

IND-U19: 150/7 (38.4)

RS Ambrish is holding firm under pressure in the death overs, anchoring India’s innings with a brilliant unbeaten 61 off 76 balls. With wickets tumbling earlier, he’s stitched a vital 63-run stand with Yudhajit Guha. His timely boundaries in the last few overs have taken India to 198/7 in 48.2 overs.

IND-U19: 198/7 (48.2)

India post 210, largely thanks to the 67 runs from RS Ambrish late in innings when the team lost hope. He anchored the innings under pressure with a partnership with Yudhajit Guha. Despite the collapse early and also in the death overs that saw a run-out and a duck, Ambrish kept the scoreboard moving with his stunning half ton. A late boundary from Anmoljeet added to the total.

IND-U19: 210/9 (50)

England ppeners Ben Dawkins and Joseph Moores are taking their time as they start to chase India's 211 run target.

After three overs, they're 6/0 with Yudhajit Guha bowling.

ENG: 6/0 (3)

England are off to a flying start in their chase of 211. After losing Joseph Moores early, Ben Dawkins and Ben Mayes have stitched together a dominant 91-run stand off just 63 balls.

Dawkins found his way to 64 off 49 balls with 9 fours and 3 sixes, while Mayes is providing support at the other end with 27 off 23.

ENG-U19: 97/1 (14.1)

Ben Mayes is anchoring the chase superbly with 73 off 68, while Thomas Rew is steady on 22. The duo has added 54 runs so far, taking England U19 to 175/3 in 28 overs. Just 36 needed now off 22 overs.

England made light work of a modest target, cruising past India with an easy chase to wrap up the fifth Youth ODI in just 31.1 overs.

Ben Mayes was the star of the show, anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 82 off 76 balls, while Thomas Rew played the perfect partner, finishing on 48 off 36. The duo stitched together a match-winning 121-run stand that broke India’s hopes early.

However, India still go home as the victors as they had already clinched the five-match series winning three matches.

India U19: 210/9 (50)

England U19: 211/3 (31.1)

India clinched the five-match ODI series 3-2 in style. Led by Ayush Mhatre, the Blue Colts kicked off their campaign with a six-wicket win at County Ground, Hove. However, England hit back in the second game, edging out a narrow one-wicket victory to level the series 1-1.

The third ODI was shortened to 40 overs due to rain, where India pulled off a stunning comeback to win by four wickets. Riding high on momentum, the young Indian side -- featuring wonderkid Vaibhav Suryavanshi -- secured a convincing 55-run win in the fourth match, sealing an unassailable lead in the series. The 14-year-old smashed the fastest ever Youth ODI century in the match off 52 balls.

India will now face England in a two-match Youth Test series as part of their U19 tour of England 2025.