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ACC U19 Asia Cup: Kundu's Record 209 and Deepesh's 5-Wicket Haul Crush Malaysia

India's Under-19 cricket team delivered a dominant performance against Malaysia in the ACC Asia Cup. Wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu was the star, blasting a record-breaking double century to power India to a huge total. The bowlers, led by Deepesh Devendran's five-wicket haul, then skittled Malaysia out cheaply. This comprehensive win keeps India unbeaten and on top of their group in the tournament.

Key Points: India U19 Beat Malaysia by 315 Runs in ACC Asia Cup

  • Abhigyan Kundu smashed a historic double century, scoring 209 runs from just 121 balls
  • Deepesh Devendran starred with the ball, taking five wickets for just 22 runs
  • India posted a mammoth total of 408/7 after being asked to bat first
  • Malaysia were bundled out for 93 runs, unable to handle India's bowling attack
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ACC U19 Asia Cup: Kundu, Deepesh shine as India secure 315 run win over Malaysia

Abhigyan Kundu's record-breaking double century and Deepesh Devendran's five-wicket haul powered India U19 to a massive 315-run victory over Malaysia in Dubai.

"Kundu's unbeaten 209 not only helped India set a target of 409 but also surpassed Ambati Rayudu's previous record for the highest score by an Indian in Under-19 ODIs. - Match Report"

Dubai, December 16

A five-wicket haul from Deepesh Devendran and a record-breaking double century from wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu helped India secure a massive 315-run win over Malaysia in the ACC Men's Asia Cup 2025 at Dubai on Tuesday.

With this, the India U19 team continues its unbeaten run in the tournament, with three wins in three matches and taking the top spot in Group A. Malaysia has yet to win a game.

Kundu etched his name into the record books today, smashing a magnificent double century to power the India U19 side to a mammoth total of 408/7 in 50 overs.

Malaysia Under-19s won the toss and elected to field first. The Indian innings was headlined by a spectacular double-century from Abhigyan Kundu, who became the first Indian batter, and only the second overall, to score a double-century in a Youth ODI.

After being asked to bat first, India's top order built a solid foundation, overcoming early wickets to post a daunting 408/7 in 50 overs. India lost captain Ayush Mhatre (14 off 7) and Vihaan Malhotra (7 off 14) early; however, Vaibhav Suryavanshi (50 off 26 with five fours and three sixes) and Vedant Trivedi (90 off 106 with seven fours) ensured India recovered after the early blows. Suryavanshi lost his wicket in the 11th over, leaving India 87-3.

Walking in after the dismissal of Suryavanshi, Kundu scored boundaries right from the get-go. He formed a 181-ball 209-run partnership with Trivedi and then added another 87 runs off just 36 with Kanishk Chouhan. Abhigyan Kundu smashed 17 boundaries and slammed nine sixes.

While Kundu reached his fifty off just 44 balls, the left-handed batter brought up his century in just 80 balls, setting the stage for the late innings blitz. The final stages of the innings saw him unleash an array of strokes, bringing up the historic double century in just 121 balls.

Kundu's unbeaten 209 not only helped India set a target of 409 but also surpassed Ambati Rayudu's previous record for the highest score by an Indian in Under-19 ODIs--177*. The only other double-centurian in Youth ODIs is South Africa U19's Jorich Van Schalkwyk, who scored 212 off 153 balls against Zimbabwe U19s in 2025.

In the run chase of 409, Malaysia could not compete at all, bundled out for just 93 runs in 32.1 overs, with Hamzah Panggi (35 in 52 balls, with four boundaries) being the top run-getter. Deepesh took 5/22 in seven overs, while Udhav Mohan also got two wickets.

- ANI

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Priya S
While the win is massive and the records are great, I hope the boys stay grounded. Malaysia is a much weaker team. The real test will be against teams like Pakistan or Bangladesh in the knockouts. But kudos to the team for a professional job!
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Vikram M
209* off 121 balls! That's a strike rate of over 170. Absolutely brutal hitting from Kundu. He broke Ambati Rayudu's record too. Hope he gets good guidance and doesn't fade away like some past U19 stars. The talent pool is just unbelievable.
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Sarah B
Watching from the UK, and this is phenomenal. The depth in Indian cricket is frightening for other nations. A 315-run win in any format is a statement. Well done, lads!
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Rohit P
Good to see the all-round dominance. Batting first, putting up 400+, then bowling them out for under 100. That's the kind of ruthless cricket we want to see. Deepesh Devendran with a fifer is a great sign - we always need good fast bowling prospects.
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Kavya N
So proud! 🥳 These kids are playing with such confidence. Special mention to Vedant Trivedi for his 90 and that big partnership with Kundu. It's a team effort. Hope they go all the way and win the cup!

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