Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag Star as India U19 Edge Australia U19 by 7 Runs in 1st Unofficial ODI
Anvay Dravid and Aryavir Sehwag powered India U19 to a thrilling seven-run victory over Australia U19 in the first unofficial ODI in Rajkot on September 18, 2026. India posted 182/6, with Dravid scoring 38 and Chauhan 54. Australia, led by Czosnek's 55, managed 175/7. Mohit Ulva, Eli Brain, and Spencer Green were key bowlers.
India U19 began their home series against Australia U19 with a hard-fought seven-run victory in the first unofficial ODI, a rain-shortened encounter reduced to 20 overs per side. The match, played at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Khandheri, Rajkot, on Friday, September 18, 2026, saw standout performances from Anvay Dravid and Aryavir Sehwag, sons of cricketing legends, who both played pivotal roles in India's triumph. Sons of Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid, Aaryavir & Anvay, Selected for India U-19 vs Australia.
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After Australia U19 won the toss and elected to bowl, India U19 posted a challenging total of 182/6 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by a blistering knock from Anvay Dravid, who unleashed an aggressive 38 runs off just 18 deliveries, including two fours and three towering sixes, showcasing a strike rate of 211.11. Dravid, batting at number six and donning the wicket-keeping gloves, combined with Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan for a crucial 69-run partnership that propelled India's innings forward. Earlier, opening the batting, Aryavir Sehwag made a confident start to his India U19 debut, contributing 28 runs from 26 balls, featuring five boundaries. Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan was another key contributor, smashing a quickfire 54 runs off 34 balls, with five fours and two sixes.
Australia U19's Valiant Chase
Chasing 183 for victory, Australia U19 mounted a spirited challenge but ultimately fell short, finishing on 175/7 in their 20 overs. Their chase was spearheaded by a sensational half-century from Jack Czosnek, who blazed 55 runs off just 27 deliveries, decorated with six fours and three sixes. However, regular wickets and a tight finish from the Indian bowlers ultimately proved decisive.
India's Bowling Heroics Seal the Win
India U19's bowling attack held its nerve to defend the target. Mohit Ulva was particularly economical, claiming one wicket for just 19 runs from his four overs. Chigurupati Venkata also chipped in with a crucial wicket. For Australia, Eli Brain and Spencer Green were the pick of the bowlers, both securing two wickets each.
The narrow victory gives India U19 an early lead in the three-match unofficial ODI series, setting the stage for an exciting contest as the teams prepare for the upcoming matches in Rajkot.
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