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Vaibhav Suryavanshi carries his red-hot IPL form to England, smashes 48 off 19 while wearing iconic No 18 jersey
After shining in his maiden Indian Premier League season, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi starred in India U-19's six-wicket victory over England U-19 in Hove with a knock that was laced with five sixes and three fours. read more India U-19's Vaibhav Suryavanshi in action in the first Youth ODI against England U-19 at Hove. Reuters After an extraordinary performance in his maiden Indian Premier League season, in which he struck a 35-ball century in just his third appearance for Rajasthan Royals , boy wonder Vaibhav Suryavanshi is now lighting up the international scene, albeit at the Under-19 level. The opening batter from Bihar, after all, starred in India U-19's six-wicket victory over England U-19 in the opening game of a five-match Youth ODI series that got underway on Friday. Opening the batting alongside Mumbai and Chennai Super Kings batter Ayush Mhatre, Suryavanshi smashed a whirlwind 48 off 19 deliveries, collecting five sixes and three fours along the way. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI MADNESS..!! 🥶🔥 - Smashed 48 runs in just 19 balls. - With 3 fours and 5 sixes. — Sports Culture (@SportsCulture24) June 27, 2025 What's more, he lit up the County Ground at Hove, Sussex's home ground, while donning the iconic No 18 jersey – which is synonymous with legendary batter Virat Kohli. Also Read | How Vaibhav Suryavanshi's parents helped him become the youngest IPL centurion Captain Mhatre was happy to play second fiddle during the 71-run opening partnership, which provided the Indian team the perfect start in their chase of a 175-run target. The 'Boys In Blue' were in a spot of bother after Mhatre (21) departed the very next over, with Maulyarajsinh Chavda and Vihaan Malhotra departing shortly after 16 and 18 respectively. Wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu, however, stabilised the chase with a knock of 45 off 34 deliveries, collecting four fours and a six to see his team home with more than half of their overs to spare. Andrew Flintoff's son top-scores for England U-19 Off-spinner Kanishk Chouhan had earlier headlined India's clinical bowling performance with a haul of 3/20, with the trio of RS Ambrish (2/24), Mohamed Enaan (2/37) and Henil Patel (2/41) collecting a couple of wickets each. The Thomas Rew-led England U-19 team appeared steady at 76/1 in the 12th over until a flurry of wickets derailed their innings. Rocky Flintoff, son of legendary English all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, top-scored with a knock of 56 off 90 deliveries while opener Isaac Mohammed was the only other member of the batting lineup to cross 20, scoring a brisk 42 off 28 deliveries. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The two teams will move to Northampton, where the next two Youth ODIs will take place on Monday and Wednesday respectively, with Worcester hosting the fourth and fifth matches on Saturday, 5 July and Monday 7 July respectively. That will be followed by two unofficial Tests at Beckenham and Chelmsford starting 12 July.
Time of India
16 hours ago
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- Time of India
Vaibhav Suryavanshi sports Virat Kohli's No. 18 jersey, smashes 48 off just 19 balls in U-19 match
14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued his IPL form into U19 matches for India and smashed 48 runs off just 19 balls in first Youth ODI against England u-19 at Hove in England on Friday. Opening the innings, Suryavanshi gave India a blistering start with five sixes and three fours. The youngster was sporing jersey no. 18, the number batting great Virat Kohli wears for India. Suryavanshi's brisk innings helped India U-19 register an easy six-wicket win. The team was chasing 175 runs to win after off-spinner Kanishk Chouhan impressed with 3/20 in 10 overs. India U19 chased the target in just 24 overs, with wicketkeeper Abhigyan Kundu remaining unbeaten on 45 runs off 34 balls. Suryavanshi grabbed eyeballs last year when he smashed a century in a youth Test against Australia. His explosive batting approach earned him an IPL contract with Rajasthan Royals . The teenager announced his arrival in the T20 league in style, smashing an incredible 101 off just 38 deliveries during a match against Gujarat Titans. He smashed 252 runs in just seven matches at an astonishing strike rate of 206.56, earning him the Super Striker of the tournament award for the highest strike rate.
The Hindu
a day ago
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India U-19 vs England U-19 2025: Full Schedule, Squads, and Live Streaming Info
When is the India Under-19 cricket team touring England? The India U-19 cricket team is touring England from June 27 to July 23, 2025. What types of matches will be played during the tour? The tour will include five Youth One Day Internationals (ODIs) and two Youth Test matches. Where can I watch the live streaming of the matches? Live streaming of the England vs India U-19 matches will be available on the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) YouTube channel. What is the schedule for the Youth ODIs? The 1st Youth ODI is on June 27 at County Ground in Hove. The 2nd and 3rd Youth ODIs are on June 30 and July 2 at County Ground in Northampton. The 4th and 5th Youth ODIs will be held at New Road in Worcester on July 5 and July 7. What is the schedule for the Youth Tests? The 1st Youth Test will take place from July 12 to 15 at Kent County Ground in Beckenham, followed by the 2nd Youth Test from July 20 to 23 at County Ground in Chelmsford. What time do the matches start? All India U-19 vs England U-19 matches are scheduled to start at 11:00 AM local time (3:30 PM IST). Who are some key players in the India U-19 squad? The India U-19 team is led by Ayush Mhatre. Other notable players include wicketkeeper Abhigyan Kundu and 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who shot to fame during IPL 2025. Who are some key players in the England U-19 squad? England U-19 will be captained by Thomas Rew. The squad also features Rocky Flintoff, son of former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, and James Minto.
News18
21-06-2025
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‘Virat Kohli Noticing My Improvement Meant The World to Me'
Last Updated: Wadhera reflects on his breakout IPL 2025, sharing how Dravid's lessons, Iyer and Ponting's faith, and Kohli's praise shaped his fearless batting and hunger to excel. At just 24, Nehal Wadhera has emerged as one of Indian cricket's brightest young stars, propelled by a standout IPL 2025 campaign with Punjab Kings. In a freewheeling chat with Wadhera credits his fearless left-handed batting and adaptability as a floater to lessons from his India U-19 days under Rahul Dravid, who emphasised the importance of versatility in the middle order. His electrifying 70 against Rajasthan Royals showcased his knack for seizing momentum, a performance made possible by the confidence shown by captain Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting. A memorable highlight of the season was Virat Kohli greeting him in Punjabi and praising his composure—an endorsement that left a lasting impact. IPL is still fresh in everyone's mind. You came into Punjab Kings with high expectations and played the floater role—a tough one, since your entry point varies game to game. What was it like mentally preparing for that role? Talking about the floater role, I've always found myself in similar situations, even during domestic cricket. When I was with the India U-19 team, Rahul Dravid was our coach. He once asked someone, 'What's your favorite position to bat?" The player answered, 'Middle order." Then Dravid asked, 'What does a middle-order batsman mean?" The reply was, 'Number four, five, or six." Dravid said, 'There's no fixed number for a middle-order player. If you want to play for India, you must know how to bat at four, five, and six." That stuck with me. I knew going into the IPL that I wouldn't get my favourite spot. Just making it into the playing XI was a big achievement. I prepared with that mindset—wherever I bat, I must perform. Back home, I practiced situations like 30 for 4, 120 for 2, etc. I knew which bowlers to target, when and how to attack. That preparation gave me the confidence to bat at any position. Preparation is one thing, but execution is another. Your 70 against Rajasthan Royals was a highlight. What was going through your mind during that innings, especially when you accelerated? A player can only play such innings when he has the confidence of the coach and captain. They gave me that confidence and told us not to fear getting out. That takes the fear of failure away and brings out your best. In that game, I came in around the fifth over, hit a couple of early boundaries, and my momentum picked up. The bowlers bowled into my arc so that I could free my arms. I didn't set out to play that kind of innings—it just flowed. My bat felt in sync, and I made the most of it. Throughout the season, you often came in to counter spin and accelerate in the middle overs. Did you have to make any tactical adjustments for that? Most Indian players are good at playing spin because of the tough domestic pitches. In the Ranji Trophy, we get rank turners where even reading the ball is hard. That builds adaptability. The quality of spinners in the domestic circuit is high, even among players who aren't in the national team. So, we get tested constantly. That experience helped me adjust tactically in the IPL. Let's talk about that viral moment before the RCB game—Virat Kohli walking up to you. That must have been surreal. What was that like? That was our first match against RCB this season. Virat bhaiya was with Shreyas Iyer near our dressing room. He called me over and greeted me in Punjabi. After the game, I asked him if he noticed any improvement in my batting. Last to last season, he'd given me some advice, and I'd worked on it. He said, 'Yes, you're more composed now. You know where and when to hit." For someone like me—just three IPL seasons in—it meant the world to get that encouragement from a legend like him. Did you get a bat from him? Everyone seems to! (laughs) No, I don't ask for bats. It's a personal thing for players. I'm not one of those. Coming back to Punjab Kings. You were with Mumbai Indians for two years. What was different between the MI setup and PBKS? Every franchise has its own culture, but the way I was treated in MI and PBKS was the same—very supportive. The main difference was my role. In MI, there were big names like Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Tim David, Cameron Green and Jasprit Bumrah. It was hard to break in. But in Punjab, I felt more responsibility. Players like me, Prabhsimran [Singh], Shashank [Singh], and Harpreet Brar hadn't played internationally yet. We had that hunger to prove ourselves. That energy drove us to give 100%. Shreyas Iyer played a big role too—on and off the field. Anything specific that made you look up to him as a leader? I saw an interview where he said, 'Don't make yourself so available that people take you for granted." That line hit me. On the field, I saw that same discipline. Off the field, too, he was focused—diet, routine, everything. Even on flights, he'd carry his own food. That level of commitment reflected in his captaincy. And what about Ricky Ponting—another legend. Any special moment with him? Ponting sir never made you feel like he was a World Cup-winning captain. Despite his aggressive on-field image, he was the happiest guy off it. After the final, I wasn't in a great mood. He asked me if I was coming to the team get-together. I said no. He said, 'You should be the first one there." That's the kind of support he gives you. He brings the best out of every player. Let's go back to that final. After the match, you took responsibility for the loss. What was your mindset then? People talked about pressure, but I didn't feel it that way. I wanted to take the game deep, but I ended up playing too many dot balls. I wasn't able to finish. Yes, if I had batted better, we could have won. It was just one of those days. This IPL season has been a breakout one for you. What are your short-term and long-term goals? My immediate goal is to do well in the domestic season and help Punjab win a trophy. After that, if India A or any other opportunity comes, I want to be ready. I want to be an even better player than I was this IPL and represent India one day. top videos View all Finally, Shubman Gill. You've known him since your junior days. Now he's India's Test captain. What do you think of him as a leader? We've played under-16 together and trained at Punjab camps. I think he has all the qualities of a good captain. We haven't been in touch much since he started playing for India, but I know he'll lead well. I truly believe that. About the Author Vineet Ramakrishnan Vineet R, an accomplished sports journalist with over 13 years of experience in digital media, currently serves as the Associate Editor - Sports at CricketNext and News18 Sports. With a specialization in More Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : From the press box ipl IPL 2025 Nehal Wadhera PBKS Punjab Kings ricky ponting shreyas iyer Shubman Gill Virat Kohli Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 21, 2025, 07:00 IST News cricket Nehal Wadhera EXCLUSIVE | 'Virat Kohli Noticing My Improvement Meant The World to Me'
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Photos: 'A bat, a blessing...' - India U-19 skipper Ayush Mhatre receives signed bat from Rohit Sharma ahead of England tour
India Under-19 captain Ayush Mhatre received a signed bat from India's ODI skipper during a visit to the latter's residence in Mumbai on Wednesday, ahead of India U-19's upcoming England tour scheduled from June 24 to July 23, featuring Youth ODIs and multi-day matches. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "A bat, a blessing, and a memory of a lifetime -- thank you Rohit da," Mhatre shared on Instagram along with a picture of himself with Rohit Sharma. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. The tour includes a 50-over warm-up match, a five-match Youth One-Day series, and two Multi-Day matches against England U19. The tour begins with the warm-up match at Loughborough University on June 24. Chennai Super Kings opener Ayush Mhatre will lead the squad after an impressive IPL 2025 performance, scoring 206 runs in six games with a strike rate of 187.27. His highest score was 94 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The squad includes 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who made history this season with Rajasthan Royals by becoming the youngest centurion in men's T20 . His 38-ball 101 against Gujarat Titans is now the second-fastest century in IPL history. 's Junior Cricket Committee has announced D Deepesh and Naman Pushpak as replacements for Aditya Rana and Khilan Patel for the England tour. The replacements were necessary after Aditya suffered a stress fracture in his lower back and Khilan developed a stress reaction in his right leg during training at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. The One-Day series begins on June 27 at Hove, followed by matches on June 30 and July 2 at Northampton. The fourth and fifth One-Dayers will be played on July 5 and 7 in Worcester. The tour concludes with two multi-day matches, scheduled for July 12-15 in Beckenham and July 20-23 in Chelmsford. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now India U19 squad: Ayush Mhatre (Captain), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Maulyarajsinh Chavda, Rahul Kumar, Abhigyan Kundu (Vice-Captain & WK), Harvansh Singh (WK), R. S. Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Henil Patel, Yudhajit Guha, Pranav Raghavendra, Mohammed Enaan, Anmoljeet Singh, D. Deepesh, and Naman Pushpak.
