Ayush Mhatre Shines with Century in Youth Test Against England

India's Youth Team Takes on England

As India's senior cricket team competes against England at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground, the youth squad is also engaged in a Youth Test series against the same opponents. The first match of this two-match series is taking place in Buckingham, with Ayush Mhatre leading the Indian youth team. Following their success in the Youth ODI series, the team has made a strong start in the Test format, showcasing impressive batting on the opening day. After a lackluster performance in the ODIs, captain Ayush Mhatre has kicked off the Test series positively.

Captain Mhatre's Remarkable Century

In the inaugural Youth Test match, Ayush Mhatre delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 102 runs off 115 balls. His innings was marked by 14 boundaries and 2 sixes, demonstrating his excellent form. This performance was a significant turnaround for Mhatre, who had struggled in the Youth ODI series, managing only 27 runs across four innings against England.

Suryavanshi's Struggles in Test Format

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who excelled in the ODI series as India's top scorer, faced challenges in the longer format. After hitting three consecutive boundaries, he was dismissed for 14 runs off 13 balls in the first innings. Meanwhile, Vihan Malhotra contributed significantly with a solid 67 runs off 99 balls. Thanks to these performances, India ended the first day in a strong position, amassing 217 runs for the loss of 4 wickets.