
The India vs England U19 2nd Test Day 3 brought a thrilling change in momentum. India looked strong early on, but England came back with great intensity. As the day ended, England held the advantage with a 123-run lead and all 10 wickets intact.
India began the third day on a high note. Right from the get-go, overnight batters Ayush Mhatre and Vihaan Malhotra seemed to have everything under control. They built a solid partnership and scored runs quickly, putting pressure on the English bowlers. Malhotra, in particular, impressed everyone with his strokeplay. He reached his century in just 101 balls, hitting boundaries all around the ground. Meanwhile, Mhatre played a composed innings, adding 80 valuable runs.
Their solid performance played a crucial role in helping India narrow the gap on England’s first innings score of 309. By the time India reached 279 for 4, it seemed they would take a lead. However, the match turned completely after the lunch break. England’s left-arm spinner Ralphie Albert led the comeback. He bowled with sharp turn and smart variation, and the Indian batters struggled to handle him. Albert removed Malhotra soon after his century, and from there, the rest of the batting order collapsed.
Shockingly, India lost their last six wickets without scoring another run. They started with a score of 279 for 4 but ended up getting bowled out for a total of 279. Albert finished with brilliant figures of 6 for 53, making him the standout bowler of the day. This collapse gave England a 30-run first innings lead, which boosted their confidence.
After gaining a small lead, England came out to bat with a positive mindset. Openers Adam Thomas and Ben Dawkins played steady cricket. They focused on building a strong base rather than scoring quickly. Both showed great patience and punished the loose deliveries when needed.
By the end of Day 3, England reached 93 without losing a wicket. Thomas remained unbeaten on 50, and Dawkins supported him well with 42*. Their partnership extended England’s lead to 123 runs, giving them complete control of the match.
India vs England U19 2nd Test Day 3: Score
Team | Innings | Score | Top Scorers |
England U19 | 1st Innings | 309 all out | Ekansh Singh (117) |
India U19 | 1st Innings | 279 all out | Vihaan Malhotra (120) |
England U19 | 2nd Innings | 93/0 (Stumps) | Adam Thomas (50*) |
India U19 | 2nd Innings | Yet to Bat | – |
As we look ahead to the final day, India finds itself under pressure. To keep England’s lead in check, they need to grab some quick wickets early on Day 4. If England continues to bat well, they could set India a target of over 250, which won’t be easy to chase on a wearing pitch. India’s bowlers need to stay focused and disciplined if they want to bring their team back into the contest.
On the other hand, England will try to bat as long as possible and remove the possibility of a draw. Their openers have already given them a good start, and if they continue in the same way, England could post a big total.
In summary, India vs England U19 2nd Test Day 3 had everything: classy batting, a sudden collapse, and a strong comeback. The match is still wide open, but England holds the upper hand going into Day 4.