Suryavanshi, George centuries guide India U19 to 393/7 against SA U19
Benoni, January 7
Twin centuries from openers Aaron George and skipper Vaibhav Suryavanshi took India U19 to 393/7 in their 50 overs against South Africa U19 in their third and final ODI of the series at Benoni on Wednesday.
India has already won the series and holds an unassailable 2-0 lead. In three matches, Suryavanshi has topped the charts with 206 runs at an average of 68.66 and a strike rate of over 187, including a century and fifty.
South Africa won the toss and opted to field first. India was off to a fine start as George and skipper Suryavanshi (127 in 74 balls, with nine fours and 10 sixes at a strike rate of 171.62) put on an unbeaten 227-run opening stand.
George, who made 118 in 106 balls, with 10 fours, stitched a 52-run stand with Vedant Trivedi (34 in 42 balls, with a four).
Team India eventually collapsed to 335/7 in 43.2 overs, but it was Mohamed Enaan (28* in 19 balls, with a four and two sixes) and Henil Patel (19* in 21 balls, with a four) who put on a half-century partnership to power India into 390s.
Ntando Soni (3/61 in eight overs) and Jason Rowles (2/59 in nine overs) were the top bowlers for South Africa.
In 18 Youth ODIs, Suryavanshi has scored 973 runs in 18 innings at an average of 54.05, with a strike rate of 164.08, including three centuries and four fifties, with a best score of 171.
— ANI
Reader Comments
A 227-run opening partnership is just phenomenal. George and Suryavanshi complement each other so well. Hope they keep this form for the World Cup!
While the batting was explosive, the middle-order collapse from a great position is a bit concerning. Need to work on finishing strong. Still, a massive total! 💪
Suryavanshi's stats are unbelievable for a U19 player. An average of 54 in Youth ODIs with that strike rate? He's a special talent. Can't wait to see him in the IPL.
Watching from the UK. The depth of batting talent in India is just staggering. These kids are playing fearless cricket. Great entertainment!
Shout out to Mohamed Enaan and Henil Patel for that crucial late partnership. Taking the score from 335/7 to 393/7 made all the difference. Team effort! 👏
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