Chennai, Oct 1 (UNI) Young opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi struck a boundary-filled unbeaten half century to lead India’s charge on the opening day of the first U-19 Youth Test against Australia at the M A Chidambaram Stadium here on Monday.
After bowling out Australia, which opted to bat first on a hot and humd day, for 293 in 71.4 overs, 13-year-old Vaibhav sizzled, scoring an unbeaten 81 in 47 balls with 13 fours and two sixers as India finished at a dominant 103 for no loss in just 14 overs.
Earlier, After Australia got off to a steady start, Indian seamers and spinners struck in tandem to restrict the visitors to 293.
Leggie Mohammed Enaan (3 for 48) and pacers N Samrath (3 for 49) a d Aditya rawat (2 for 50) shared the spoils.
For the visitorsRiley Kingsell top scored with 53 (77 balls, 9×4, 1×6) and Christian How made 48 before Aidan O’Coonoor chipped in with a quickfire 61 coming down late in the batting order.
According to Tamil Nadu Cricket Association sources media was not allowed to cover the match as per the directions of the BCCI.
