India U19 vs England U19 4th ODI 2025: In a thrilling encounter at New Road Ground, Worcester, India Under-19 cricket team defeated England Under-19 by 19 runs in the fourth Youth ODI on July 5, 2025, taking an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. The young Indian side, led by skipper Ayush Mhatre, delivered a scintillating all-round performance to overpower England U19, despite a fierce hundred from Rocky Flintoff.
India U19 Sets Mammoth Total Thanks to Record Knock
After losing the toss and being asked to bat first, India didn’t have the ideal start. They lost captain Ayush Mhatre early with just 14 runs on the board. But what followed was a counterattack of historic proportions. Opener Vaibhav Suryawanshi launched a brutal assault on the English bowling attack, smashing the fastest-ever century in U19 ODI history.
Suryawanshi brought up his century in just 61 balls and eventually scored 143 runs off just 78 balls, including 13 boundaries and 10 massive sixes. He was ably supported by Vihaan Malhotra, who anchored the other end with a classy 129-run knock. Together, the duo stitched a game-changing partnership of over 200 runs.
Despite a late flurry of wickets, India finished their innings at a formidable 363/9 in the allotted 50 overs.
England’s Bowling Effort
On a day dominated by Indian batters, England’s Jack Home stood out with a commendable four-wicket haul, stemming the run flow in the final overs. Sebastian Morgan contributed with two crucial wickets but couldn’t stop the Indian juggernaut from reaching an imposing total.
England’s Spirited Chase Falls Short
In response, the English side got off to a dream start. Openers Rocky Flintoff and Ben Dawkins attacked the Indian bowlers with confidence, putting up a blazing 104-run partnership for the first wicket. Flintoff, in particular, was aggressive and fearless, scoring 107 off 91 balls with seven fours and four towering sixes. Dawkins also played a mature innings, contributing 67 runs.
However, once the partnership was broken, the Indian bowlers clawed back into the game. Rocky Flintoff’s dismissal triggered a collapse, and England’s middle order failed to capitalize on the strong start. The hosts were eventually bowled out for 308 in 45.3 overs, falling 19 runs short of the target.
Indian Bowlers Seal the Deal
India’s bowling unit showed resilience in the second innings. Naman Pushpak was the standout performer with the ball, picking up three wickets and applying the brakes when it mattered most. He was well supported by RS Ambrish, who claimed two wickets.
The turning point came in the middle overs when India managed to pick up quick wickets, disrupting England’s momentum after the blazing opening stand.
Series in the Bag for India
With this victory, India U19 now leads the five-match series 3-1. The win marks a significant achievement for the team, especially considering their narrow one-wicket loss in the second ODI at Northampton. The young squad showed great maturity and fighting spirit to bounce back and dominate the series.
Under Ayush Mhatre’s captaincy, India’s U19 team has demonstrated depth in both batting and bowling departments. The fourth ODI, in particular, will be remembered for Vaibhav Suryawanshi’s record-breaking knock — a performance that not only turned the match but also etched his name in U19 cricket history.
What’s Next?
The fifth and final Youth ODI will be played on Monday, July 7, again at New Road Ground, Worcester. With the series already sealed, India will be aiming to finish on a high, while England will look to restore some pride and end the series 3-2.
Cricket fans can expect another exciting clash between two promising youth sides, with future international stars in the making.
Match Summary:
- India U19: 363/9 (50 overs)
- Vaibhav Suryawanshi – 143 (78)
- Vihaan Malhotra – 129
- Jack Home – 4 wickets
- Sebastian Morgan – 2 wickets
- England U19: 308 all out (45.3 overs)
- Rocky Flintoff – 107 (91)
- Ben Dawkins – 67
- Naman Pushpak – 3 wickets
- RS Ambrish – 2 wickets
- Result: India U19 won by 19 runs
- Series Status: India leads 3-1
- Player of the Match: Vaibhav Suryawanshi
