Dravid, Sehwag Sons Shine in India U19 Victory
Dravid, Sehwag Sons Shine in India U19 Victory
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Anvay Dravid had already appeared in two Youth ODIs against Sri Lanka in July 2026, scoring 14 and 87 off 67 balls, so his 38 against Australia was not his India U-19 debut.
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Aaryavir Sehwag’s selection followed a standout domestic performance: he scored 297 for Delhi Under-19 in the Cooch Behar Trophy. He was dismissed for 28 against Australia after being caught at long-off off Spencer Green.
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India’s recovery from 88 for four was shaped by pressure from Australia’s spinners, before Anvay Dravid and Yashbardhan Chauhan built their 69-run partnership; Australia’s Eli Brain eventually dismissed Anvay.
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The series is part of a wider India-Australia Under-19 itinerary in which the three-match ODI leg precedes multi-day matches; the remaining Youth ODIs are scheduled for September 21 and 23 in Rajkot.
India's Under-19 cricket team defeated Australia's Under-19 side by seven runs in a rain-shortened first Youth ODI in Rajkot. Playing on a 20-over-per-side format, India posted 182 for six, powered by strong batting from sons of two cricket legends: Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag Daily Excelsior. Australia fell short at 175 for seven, ending their chase in the 19th over The Hans India.
Dravid and Chauhan Rebuild From Crisis
India struggled early, slipping to 88 for four under pressure from Australia's spinners. Yashbardhan Chauhan and Anvay Dravid then took charge, building a 69-run partnership to stabilize the innings The Hans India. Chauhan finished with 54 runs, anchoring the middle order with steady batting that gave India a fighting total.
Dravid's contribution was explosive. The 18-year-old smashed 38 off just 18 balls, hitting three sixes to accelerate India's scoring in the final overs Daily Excelsior. His quickfire knock proved decisive in pushing India past 180, a score Australia could not chase despite a strong effort.
Sehwag's Debut Shows Promise After Domestic Form
Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former Indian opener Virender Sehwag, made his India Under-19 debut as an opener. He scored 28 off 26 balls with five fours, opening India's innings alongside captain contributions from the top order Daily Excelsior. His selection came after an outstanding domestic performance where he scored 297 for Delhi Under-19 in the Cooch Behar Trophy.
Sehwag was dismissed caught at long-off off spinner Spencer Green's bowling The Hans India. Despite the early exit, his composed 45-run opening stand set a positive tone for India's innings and marked a successful debut for the young batter.
Australia Falls Short Despite Captain's Fifty
Australia's chase began promisingly, with captain Jack Czosnek, Neel Patel, and Hayden Barbulovic mounting a strong pursuit. Czosnek led the way with 55 runs, building momentum that kept Australia in the hunt through the middle overs Daily Excelsior. The visitors remained competitive, needing runs in the final over.
India's bowling, led by Yashbardhan Chauhan with two wickets, proved effective under pressure. Chauhan's dismissal of Czosnek in the 19th over broke Australia's momentum The Hans India. Australia finished at 175 for seven, seven runs short of India's total, clinching the opening match of the three-game ODI series.
Series Continues With Matches on September 21 and 23
This victory opens India's three-match Youth ODI series against Australia. The rain-affected contest in Rajkot showcased exciting cricket from both teams and introduced promising young talents Mashable India. The second match is scheduled for September 21, also in Rajkot.
After the remaining ODIs, both teams will transition to multi-day matches as part of the broader India-Australia Under-19 itinerary. The September 23 fixture will complete the 50-over leg before the series moves to longer formats Daily Excelsior.
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