IND U19 vs SL U19 Live Score: Sri Lanka fighting despite the odds
Despite facing a huge target of 472 runs, Sri Lanka U19 showed resilience on day three of the second Youth Test.
After early wickets left them under pressure, Senoga and Wiknagoda mounted a quick counter-attack with a knock of 64, while skipper Vimath Dinsara remained unbeaten with 55 runs.
The hosts finished on 155/4, still needing 317 runs on the final day. While India remained favorites after an unbeaten century led by Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani, Sri Lanka’s middle order ensured the contest remained alive until the final day.
IND U19 vs SL U19 Live Score: Raichandani’s consistency stands out
Scoring one big role is impressive, but backing it up with another is harder. Lakshya Rajesh Raychandani has done just that. After two centuries in the first Youth Test, the India U-19 opener produced another unbeaten hundred in the second Test to continue their impressive run.
His calm and controlled innings helped India declare at 208/3 and leave Sri Lanka facing an almost impossible chase. With not out over 200 and 100 runs in successive matches, Raichandani has been the standout batsman in the series by a wide margin.
IND U19 vs SL U19 Live Score: Archers set the stage
India Under-19 bowlers once again played a crucial role in tightening their grip in the second Youth Test. After reducing Sri Lanka to 122/8 on the second day, they finished the innings for just 148 early on Wednesday.
Chiguripati Venkata continued his impressive spell by dismantling the top order once again in Sri Lanka’s second half before the hosts recovered through Sinuga, Wiknagoda and skipper Vimath Dinsara.
A disciplined bowling effort allowed India’s batsmen to attack freely later in the day and build an almost impenetrable target of 472 runs.
IND U19 vs SL U19 Live Score: The hitters are dominating once again
India U19 batting continued to shine in the Youth Test series as Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani and Minal Chauhan once again led from the front. Raichandani followed up his double century in the opening Test with an unbeaten 100, while Chauhan backed up his maiden century of the innings with a quick unbeaten 51.
Their partnership helped India declare at 208/3 and extend the lead beyond Sri Lanka’s reach. With centuries in successive innings from different players, India’s young batting line-up consistently outscored the hosts throughout the series and laid the foundation for the victory.
IND U19 vs SL U19 Live Score: India are on the verge of victory
India U19 moved within striking distance of victory in the second Youth Test after dominating the third day against Sri Lanka. After dismissing the hosts for 148 in the first innings, India declared the score at 208/3 in the second innings, thanks to Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani’s unbeaten century and Manal Chouhan’s quick half-century.
Chasing a mammoth target of 472 runs, Sri Lanka reached 155/4 at stumps but still need another 317 runs with six wickets remaining. India head into the final day as overwhelming favorites to seal the series with a strong all-round performance.
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Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani continued his sensational run with the bat, scoring an unbeaten hundred to put India U19 in complete control of the second Youth Test against Sri Lanka. The opener, who hit a double century in the drawn series opener, now has his second hundred of the series.
His 116-ball knock helped India post 208/3, setting Sri Lanka a tough target of 472 runs. With another match-defining innings, Raichandani emerged as one of India’s best players in the two-Test series and cemented his reputation as one of the country’s brightest young prospects.
Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani’s rich form continued as the India U19s sealed his second century of the series to put his side firmly in control of the second Youth Test against Sri Lanka U19s on Wednesday.
Raichandani, who scored a double century in the first Test drawn, remained unbeaten on 100 off 116 deliveries as India declared their second innings at 208/3. He found good support from Manal Chauhan, who followed up his maiden innings hundred with an unbeaten 51 off just 46 balls.
Earlier in the day, India’s bowlers finished Sri Lanka’s first innings for 148 after the home team resumed at 122/8. The visitors scored 411 runs in their first innings, giving them a huge advantage before they extended their lead further with another strong batting effort.
Chasing an imposing target of 472, Sri Lanka showed more fight in their second innings, reaching 155/4 at stumps on the third day. Chiguripati Venkata once again shined with the ball, dismantling the top order before Senuja Wekunagoda counter-attacked with 64 off 52 balls. Captain Vimath Dinsara remained unbeaten with 55 points, keeping Sri Lanka’s hopes alive, although India remain favorites heading into the final day’s match.