Ben Mayes Leads England U19s to Consolation Win Over India in Final Youth ODI

Ben Mayes Leads England U19s to Consolation Win Over India in Final Youth ODI

England U19s wrapped up their five-match Youth ODI series against India with a dominant seven-wicket victory in the final match at Visit Worcestershire New Road, securing a consolation win in style as the visitors claimed the series 3-2.

After a disciplined bowling performance restricted India U19s to 210 for 9, England’s top order made light work of the chase, reaching the target with 113 balls to spare. Ben Mayes anchored the innings with a fluent 82 not out off 76 balls, while captain Thomas Rew finished unbeaten on 49 from just 37 deliveries. The pair shared an unbroken 90-run stand to see England home with ease.

Opener Ben Dawkins had earlier set the platform with a brisk 66 off 53 balls, his third consecutive half-century in the series. He and Mayes added 107 runs for the second wicket in just 13 overs, breaking the back of the chase after the early loss of Joe Moores, who was caught behind off Deepesh Davendra.

India briefly clawed back into the contest with two quick wickets, including the dismissal of Dawkins, caught on the long-on boundary, and Rocky Flintoff, bowled by Naman Pushpak. However, Rew’s composed knock and Mayes’ maturity at the crease ensured there were no further stumbles.

Earlier in the day, England's bowlers delivered a well-rounded effort to stifle India’s powerful batting line-up. All six bowlers used took at least one wicket, with seamer Ralphie Albert (2 for 24) and Alex French (2 for 37) leading the charge. India struggled for fluency after being put in to bat, with only RS Ambrish (66* off 81 balls) offering significant resistance.

India lost wickets regularly, including key batters Vihaan Malhotra — fresh off a century in the previous match — who edged French behind, and the prolific 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who made a subdued 33 before falling to Sebastian Morgan. The middle and lower order also faltered under sustained pressure from England’s seamers and spinners, with Albert and wicketkeeper Rew combining for a sharp stumping to remove Kanishk Chouhan.

Ambrish fought hard to anchor the innings and ensured India batted out the full 50 overs, but the lack of meaningful partnerships around him meant a sub-par total was always likely to be insufficient.

With this emphatic win, England ended the series on a positive note, showcasing depth in both their bowling and batting departments, even as India took the series honours.

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