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Sooryavanshi & India hit top form ahead of U19 World Cup

Benoni (South Africa), Jan 7 (UNI) India’s U19 side rounded off a clean sweep against their Proteas counterparts in the three-match Youth ODI series with a thumping 233-run win in the final match here on Wednesday. The win comes days before the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026 kicks off in Zimbabwe and Namibia. According to ICC, leading the series 2-0 coming into the final match, India rode on a mammoth 227-run opening stand between Aaron Geroge and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to set a target of 394 for the hosts.

Central India's Premier English Daily

Central India's Premier English Daily

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Key Highlights

  • The South African chase was rocked early by Kishan Singh who picked up three wickets in a devastating opening spell.
  • Despite contributions from the lower-middle order with Paul James, Corne Botha and Daniel Bosman all getting starts, the South African innings was wrapped up for 160.
  • Sooryavanshi was adjudged the Player of the Match for his knock of 127 in just 74 deliveries as he continued his rich vein of form.
  • The 14-year-old had starred in the second Youth ODI win scoring 68 to make easy work of South Africa’s target of 245 that was reduced to 174 after rain interrupted play.
  • Kishan Singh was once again on the mark with the ball as he picked up four wickets.
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