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6 days ago
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Teammate Scores 64-Ball 100 In Youth Test But He Gets Out On...
The fourth day of the second Youth Test saw Ayush Mahtre anchoring India's mammoth chase of 355 with a ferocious 64-ball hundred. Young Indian batter Ayush Mhatre has been dazzling in England. After scoring a commendable century against England U-19 in the first Youth Test, the India U-19 skipper followed with a second consecutive hundred on Wednesday. The fourth day of the second Youth Test saw Mahtre anchoring India's mammoth chase of 355 with a ferocious 64-ball hundred. Mhatre's fireworks lit up the County Ground in Chelmsford after rising star Vaibhav Suryavanshi bagged a golden duck. After a composed 102 in the last game's first innings, the Indian skipper brought up his second consecutive hundred with a strike rate over 155. His knock gave the colossal chase a much-needed push with his fiery knock, but unfortunately, he fell for 126 off Ralphie Albert's bowling. India were 217 for 3, needing 138 more to win with 7 more batters left. The social media was abuzz with surprised reactions as the netizens heaped praise on the 19-year-old batter. Century off just 64 balls for Captain Ayush Mhatre 💛 — 🎰 (@StanMSD) July 23, 2025 What a knock! 👏🔥⁰Take a bow, Ayush Mhatre – 18 years old, leading from the front with a magnificent 100 off just 64 balls against England U19! 🇮🇳💯⁰Pure class, fearless intent, and real leadership. A captain's innings through and through. — Brevis (@BraveStorm17) July 23, 2025 Ayush Mhatre smashed 64 balls Century chasing 354 💛🔥 #AyushMhatre #WhistlePodu — WhistlePodu Army ® – CSK Fan Club (@CSKFansOfficial) July 23, 2025 Ayush Mhatre smashed a 64 balls Hundred in the 4rth inning chase. 😳 — Varun Giri (@Varungiri0) July 23, 2025 64 ball century for Ayush Mhatre in the unofficial test match against a player. 🤯 — Yash (@yxshwsingh) July 23, 2025 WHAT AN INNINGS BY 18 YEARS OLD AYUSH MHATRE. 🫡He smashed 129 runs from 80 balls in red ball Cricket for India U19 against England U19 while chasing 355 runs. – Ayush Mhatre, A star in Making..!!! — Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) July 23, 2025 He is young, but his game speaks like a veteran.2 back to back centuries in 2 matches isn't everyone's cup of until you're Ayush is writing history before even turning the page. — Chiku.♡ (@Chiku_Tweetz) July 23, 2025 India U-19 started Day 3 strongly, but left-arm spinner Ralphie Albert quickly changed the game's course. Despite Vihaan Malhotra's impressive hundred, England ended the day in a commanding position in the second Youth Test on Tuesday. Malhotra scored an elegant 120 off just 123 balls, and together with Ayush Mhatre, who contributed a solid 80, gave India a good start. Beginning the day at 51 for 1, the pair built a 133-run partnership in just over 24 overs. At 170 for 1, India seemed poised to take a substantial lead. However, the momentum shifted when Mhatre was dismissed. Albert then dominated, taking 6 for 53, as India collapsed from 170 for 1 to 279 all out, losing their last six wickets for just 37 runs. Harvansh Panglia tried to stabilise the innings with a 28-run knock, sharing a 61-run partnership with Malhotra, but it wasn't enough. India conceded a 30-run first-innings lead. England batted confidently, reaching 93 for no loss by the end of the day, increasing their overall lead to 123 runs. Openers Adam Thomas (50*) and BJ Dawkins (42*) remained unbeaten at stumps, putting England in control heading into Day 4. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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22-07-2025
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2nd Youth Test, Day 3: England U19 In Control Despite Vihaan Malhotra's Century
Last Updated: Vihaan Malhotra's century couldn't prevent India U19 from struggling against Ralphie Albert's 6/53, as England led by 123 runs at the end of Day 3. Vihaan Malhotra scored a fluent century, but the India U19 batters struggled against left-arm spinner Ralphie Albert, allowing England to gain the upper hand after Day 3 of the second four-day Youth Test on Tuesday. Malhotra (120 off 123 balls) and Ayush Mhatre (80 off 90 balls) fought valiantly for India, but they were bowled out for 279 in their first innings, conceding a lead of 30 runs. By the end of the day, England were at 93 without loss in their second innings, with an overall lead of 123 runs. Adam Thomas (50 not out) and BJ Dawkins (42 not out) were at the crease. What Happened In India Vs England, Youth Test? India, overnight at 51 for one, looked poised to gain a substantial advantage as Malhotra, who resumed at 6, and Mhatre, starting from 24, added 133 runs for the second wicket in just over 24 overs. At 170 for 1, India seemed in control, but Mhatre's dismissal shifted the momentum. England, led by left-arm spinner Albert (6/53), placed the visitors under significant pressure. India briefly rebounded with a 61-run partnership for the fifth wicket between Malhotra and Harvansh Panglia (28). However, Albert decimated the Indian lineup, as they lost their last six wickets for just 37 runs. Brief scores: England U19: 309 all out and 93 for no loss in 25 overs vs India U19: 279 all out in 58.1 overs (Vihaan Malhotra 120, Ayush Mhatre 80; Ralphie Albert 6/53). view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Snooker legend's grandson gets England cricket call-up and receives first cap from icon Graeme Swann
CRICKET icon Graeme Swann handed a debut England Test cap to young cricketer Ralphie Albert on Sunday - the grandson of Snooker legend Jimmy White. White took to X to celebrate the moment with an image of the cap's exchange taking place. 5 5 He was delighted for his grandson, who received the cap following his appearance for England U19s on Sunday. The six-time world championship runner-up captioned the post: "Proud day as my grandson Ralphie gets his first England cap for the under 21's from Graeme Swann." Albert took 3/95 on the first day of his squad's first Test against India U19s in Beckenham. Just 17 years old, Albert plays his county cricket as part of Surrey's academy. The left-arm spinner received his cap from Swann, an England cricket icon with 255 wickets to his name in 60 Test appearances. Swann bowled a right-arm off-break for England, Nottinghamshire and his native Northamptonshire between 1998-2013 A big character, Swann was more recently seen on the national stage on Strictly Come Dancing, where he finished seventh. 5 5 Snooker star White is also branching out from his day job. The much-loved potter still plays and has been given a tour card for another year by snooker supremo Barry Hearn JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS But the Londoner is also set to go up against old rival Steve Davis in a completely different field. The pair are set to go head to head in a DJ clash next month at a music festival where an England football legend will also be on the bill. 5 The 63-year-old, nicknamed 'the whirlwind,' still plays professional snooker, but was relegated from the World Snooker Tour earlier this year due to his results.
