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Ayush Mhatre Out After a Brilliant 53 in U19 World Cup Final: In the crucial final match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, India has maintained its dominance against England. However, the team suffered a major setback when their set batsman and captain, Ayush Mhatre, was dismissed after scoring 53 runs.
Mhatre and Sooryavanshi's Brilliant Partnership
Batting first, India lost the wicket of Aaron George (9) early on. Following this, Captain Ayush Mhatre steadied the innings with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The duo forged a partnership of over 100 runs, putting the English bowlers on the back foot.
A Look at Ayush Mhatre's Innings
Mhatre played a captain's innings, completing his half-century. In his innings, he scored:
- Runs: 53
- Balls Faced: 51
- Boundaries: He hit 7 fours and 2 magnificent sixes.
- Wicket: He was caught out by Ben Mayes off the bowling of England's Alex Green.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Nearing a Century
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Despite the captain's dismissal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is wreaking havoc from the other end. He is currently batting on 97 runs and is just 3 runs away from a magnificent century. His strike rate is above 186, which shows how aggressive he is playing.
IND-U19 vs ENG-U19: Current Match Situation
After 19 overs, India's score is 162/2. Runs are flowing freely on the pitch, and if this pace continues, India is on track to post a massive total.
Also Read: England U-19 vs India U-19 Match Live Scorecard, ENG-U19 vs IND-U19 Final Score
