Aaryavir Sehwag scores an entertaining 28-run knock on Under-19 debut in IND U19 vs AUS U19 2026 ODI
Yashbardhan Chauhan scored 54 and took two wickets as India held off Australia in a rain-shortened 20-over Youth ODI.
- On Friday, India U-19 defeated Australia U-19 by seven runs in a rain-shortened Youth ODI at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, posting 182 for six after the match was reduced to 20 overs per side.
- Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan top-scored with 54 off 34 balls, while Anvay Dravid added 38 off 18 balls, combining for a 69-run fifth-wicket partnership after India slipped to 88 for four.
- Debutant Aaryavir Sehwag scored 28 off 26 balls with five fours while his father, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, watched from the stands before Sehwag fell to Australian bowler Spencer Green.
- Australia U-19 reached 175 for seven in reply, falling short as Jack Czosnek's 55 off 27 balls could not overcome India's total; Chauhan took two wickets while Mohit Ulva secured the final over.
- Anvay Dravid's explosive performance continues his development in the international U-19 circuit after representing India in the Youth ODI series in Sri Lanka earlier this year.
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Yashbardhan Chauhans all-round show powers India U19 to 7-run win over Australia - The Tribune
Yashbardhan Chauhan was the biggest contributor to India Under-19s’ victory in the rain-hit first of the three Youth ODIs against Australia Under-19s in Rajkot on Friday, scoring a fifty and picking up two wickets. Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag also made an impact in the match.
Sehwag shines on debut, Dravid goes ballistic as India U-19 beat Australia by seven runs in Rajkot Youth ODI
The match was reduced to 20 overs per side after rain interrupted play at the Niranjan Shah Stadium. India posted 182 for six after being sent in to bat by Aussie skipper Jack Czosnek, with Chauhan making 54 off 34 balls and Anvay, son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, scoring 38 off 18.
Sehwag's son debuts but Dravid Jr steals the show
India Under-19 secured a narrow seven-run victory over Australia U-19 in a rain-affected first Youth ODI. Anvay Dravid's explosive late innings and Yashbardhan Chauhan's all-round performance, including a half-century and two wickets, were pivotal. The match also marked the U19 debut of Aaryavir Sehwag, who contributed 28 runs.
Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag Star as India U19 Edge Australia U19 by 7 Runs in 1st Unofficial ODI | 🏏 LatestLY
Anvay Dravid and Aryavir Sehwag powered India U19 to a thrilling seven-run victory over Australia U19 in the first unofficial ODI in Rajkot on September 18, 2026. India posted 182/6, with Dravid scoring 38 and Chauhan 54. Australia, led by Czosnek's 55, managed 175/7. Mohit Ulva, Eli Brain, and Spencer Green were key bowlers. 🏏 Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag Star as India U19 Edge Australia U19 by 7 Runs in 1st Unofficial ODI.
Aaryavir Sehwag impresses on India U19 debut, Anvay Dravid plays a blinder
INDU19 vs AUSU19: Aaryavir Sehwag marked his India U19 debut with a brisk 28 off 26 balls as India posted 182 for six against Australia in Rajkot. Anvay Dravid also scored an explosive 38 off 18 balls as India secured a seven-run win in the rain-shortened Youth ODI.
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