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The first Youth Test between India U-19 and Australia U-19 at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai saw a thrilling second day with Australia U-19 taking control after a strong performance by Vishwa Ramkumar. The match, which began with India in a commanding position, took a dramatic turn as Ramkumar's four-wicket haul put Australia back in the game.
The day began with India U-19 looking to continue their dominance from Day 1, where Suryavanshi's century had put them in a strong position. Suryavanshi continued his impressive form, reaching his century in just 58 balls, making it the fastest by an Indian in Youth Test cricket. However, his innings came to an abrupt end, and Australia capitalized on the momentum shift, taking three wickets for just 18 runs.
Ramkumar, who had dropped Suryavanshi earlier, redeemed himself with a brilliant bowling performance. He took two wickets in the same over, followed by two more dismissals, showcasing his ability to turn the tide of the match. Australia's bowlers were on fire, with Brown also picking up three wickets and Sheriff taking two, as they wrapped up India's innings for 296, with the match hanging in the balance.
Despite a promising start in their second innings with Enaan taking the first wicket, Australia fought back through a strong partnership between Kingsell and Peake. The Indian spinners, however, took three wickets before the close of play, with Aditya Singh, Patwardhan, and Enaan proving effective. Despite the late wickets, Australia finished the day with a lead of 107 runs at stumps, leaving the match poised for an exciting finish.
The match has been a great showcase of young talent from both sides. The performances of Suryavanshi, Ramkumar, and Kingsell, among others, have highlighted the future promise of these players. With two days left to play, the match is set to be a thrilling battle with both teams vying for victory. The M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is set to witness another exciting day of Youth Test cricket, with the outcome of the match hanging in the balance.
Source: IND U-19 vs AUS U-19, Youth Test: Ramkumar helps Australia wrest control against India on Day 2