Abhigyan Kundu Shatters Records with Double Century in U19 Asia Cup 2025
Record-Breaking Performance by Abhigyan Kundu
In a stunning display of talent, India's wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu achieved a remarkable double century during the U19 Asia Cup 2025 match against Malaysia, held at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai on December 16. His extraordinary performance was pivotal in leading Team India to a formidable total.
After Malaysian captain Mohammad Hairil opted to bat first, Team India set an impressive score of 408 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Kundu was the standout performer, scoring 209 runs off just 125 deliveries, reaching his double century in a mere 121 balls. His innings included 17 boundaries and 9 sixes, showcasing a striking rate of 167.20, as he dominated the Malaysian bowlers.
Alongside Kundu, Vedant Trivedi contributed significantly with a score of 90 runs from 106 balls, while 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi added 50 runs off 26 balls. Their collective efforts set a daunting target of 409 runs for Malaysia.
Who is Abhigyan Kundu?
At just 17 years old, Abhigyan Kundu has captured the attention of the cricketing community with his outstanding performance in the U19 Asia Cup. His innings of 209 runs not only broke several records, including the highest individual score by an Indian in Youth ODIs but also marked him as the fastest player to reach a double century in U19 ODIs.
Hailing from Mumbai, Kundu has been a prominent figure in age-group domestic cricket. Born on April 30, 2008, he began his cricketing journey early and has since progressed through the junior ranks to represent India at the U19 level. In 2022, he made headlines by scoring over 24,500 runs in U16 cricket, earning a place in the India Books of Record.
Kundu's Journey and Recent Performances
Kundu was part of the India U19 team that toured England and participated in the Youth ODI and Test series against Australia. He had a stellar outing in the Youth ODI series against Australia, scoring 158 runs, including two half-centuries, at an impressive average of 158 across three matches. This performance secured his selection for the ongoing U19 Asia Cup 2025.
In the U19 Asia Cup, Kundu started with a solid 32 runs off 17 balls against the UAE, followed by 22 runs off 32 balls against Pakistan, before his explosive 209 against Malaysia, marking his arrival on the international stage.
Buzz Surrounding Kundu's Double Century
Kundu's phenomenal double century against Malaysia has generated significant excitement among fans and cricket analysts, who are heralding him as a future star of Indian cricket. Social media platforms have been abuzz with praise for his record-breaking innings, with many fans expressing their admiration for his talent and potential.
Fans took to social media to celebrate Kundu's achievement, highlighting his ability to play with various techniques and his consistency in scoring runs. Many believe he is poised to become one of India's leading batting talents alongside his teammates Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre.
Looking Ahead
As Team India aims for its third consecutive victory in Group A of the U19 Asia Cup 2025, they are focused on qualifying for the knockout stage of the tournament. The team is also targeting their first title since 2021, hoping to secure a record ninth championship in this prestigious tournament.