The India Under-19 cricket team achieved a dominant 211-run victory over Sri Lanka Under-19 within the second multi-day match in Colombo. With the primary match ending in a draw, this win allowed the Indian team to secure the two-match Youth Test series 1-0.
Manal Chauhan was named the Player of the Match for his exceptional performance with the bat across each innings. Batting first, India U19 posted a powerful first-innings total of 411 runs. Manal Chauhan played an important role, scoring an excellent 150 runs off 244 balls, which included 20 boundaries and a six.
He received great support from Kushagra Ojha, who scored 111 runs. Together, they shared a key 155-run partnership for the fourth wicket to offer India complete control of the match. In response, Sri Lanka U19 struggled against a disciplined Indian bowling attack and were dismissed for just 148 runs of their first innings.
India U19 win the 2nd Multi-Day game by 211 runs, winning the series 1-0 against Sri Lanka U19 🏆
Manal Chauhan stars with the bat (150 & 51*) to say the Player of the Match award ⭐#SLU19vINDU19 pic.twitter.com/nJPjVlXmZ1
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 23, 2026
India U19 Tighten Grip As Lakshya Slams Unbeaten Century
Indian bowlers maintained constant pressure, giving their team a large first-innings lead of 263 runs. Reasonably than enforcing the follow-on, India U19 batted again to increase their lead. Within the second innings, opener Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani scored a effective unbeaten century (100*), while Manal Chauhan continued his effective form with a fast unbeaten 51 off 46 balls.
India declared their second innings at 208/3, setting Sri Lanka a formidable goal of 472 runs for victory. Chasing a frightening goal, Sri Lanka U19 showed higher resilience of their second attempt but were ultimately bowled out for 260 runs.
Senuja Wekunagoda and captain Vimath Dinsara scored 64 runs each, but their efforts weren’t enough. Indian bowler Rohit Yadav led the bowling attack in the ultimate innings by taking 4 wickets, supported by Chigurupati Venkata who claimed three wickets.
This victory highlighted India U19’s overall superiority in each batting and bowling departments throughout the match. Manal Chauhan’s standout aggregate of 201 runs within the match earned him well-deserved praise and the Player of the Match trophy.
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