Updated on: Jan 12, 2026 5:55:50 PM IST
India U19 vs England U19 World Cup warm-up, LIVE Updates: Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi are India’s star openers.
India U19 vs England U19 World Cup warm-up, LIVE Updates: India are tasked with having their middle order rebuild the innings and try to put runs on the board against England, after their two superstar openers couldn’t quite give them the big start. Vaibhav Suryavanshi was dismissed cheaply on just 1, and Ayush Mhatre fell on 49 after smoking 4 sixes.
India are just about ready for the U19 World Cup. Thanks to Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s incredible power, they enter the tournament as one of the favourites – but after today’s match, there can be no more mistakes. One final warm-up game in the lead-up to the World Cup, and this time against a quality England team, gives India’s colts the opportunity to polish their craft and course-correct any errors from previous matches.
India’s strength is undoubtedly the top order batting, with Suryavanshi in sweltering form and looking unstoppable whenever he gets going at the top of the order. There is a little bit more concern for his captain and opening partner Ayush Mhatre, who has inexplicably never quite clicked at this level: while he looks at home against senior opposition, he has routinely struggled in U19 cricket.
Whatever mental block in stopping Mhatre from realising his potential, he has very little time to figure it out before the World Cup – but such tournaments are all about inculcating these younger stars of tomorrow with the ability to problem-solve and figure out how to bring the best out of themselves under less-than-ideal circumstances.
The good thing for India is that they have discovered plenty of other gems with the bat who have delivered on their promise. Prime amongst them has been Aaron George, who has looked classical and effective, a treat to watch on song. With Vihaan Malhotra and Abhigyan Kundu also present in the team, the batting is well-rounded, while the bowling has proven to be a regular threat with the new ball over recent months.
India might want to face some adversity in a match just to have that preparation in order: a big chase, or a tricky defence. Winning isn’t the be-all of this kind of match, but seeing the team as a whole perform at a good level is what this is for.
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India are just about ready for the U19 World Cup. Thanks to Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s incredible power, they enter the tournament as one of the favourites – but after today’s match, there can be no more mistakes. One final warm-up game in the lead-up to the World Cup, and this time against a quality England team, gives India’s colts the opportunity to polish their craft and course-correct any errors from previous matches.
India’s strength is undoubtedly the top order batting, with Suryavanshi in sweltering form and looking unstoppable whenever he gets going at the top of the order. There is a little bit more concern for his captain and opening partner Ayush Mhatre, who has inexplicably never quite clicked at this level: while he looks at home against senior opposition, he has routinely struggled in U19 cricket.
Whatever mental block in stopping Mhatre from realising his potential, he has very little time to figure it out before the World Cup – but such tournaments are all about inculcating these younger stars of tomorrow with the ability to problem-solve and figure out how to bring the best out of themselves under less-than-ideal circumstances.
The good thing for India is that they have discovered plenty of other gems with the bat who have delivered on their promise. Prime amongst them has been Aaron George, who has looked classical and effective, a treat to watch on song. With Vihaan Malhotra and Abhigyan Kundu also present in the team, the batting is well-rounded, while the bowling has proven to be a regular threat with the new ball over recent months.
India might want to face some adversity in a match just to have that preparation in order: a big chase, or a tricky defence. Winning isn’t the be-all of this kind of match, but seeing the team as a whole perform at a good level is what this is for.
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Jan 12, 2026 5:55:50 PM IST
India U19 vs England U19 World Cup warm-up, LIVE Score: ENG 35/1 in 6 overs
India U19 vs England U19 World Cup warm-up, LIVE Score: Joseph Moores and Ben Mayers take England forward after they lose early wicket in the chase. England need a solid stand here to fight back in the game, but the Indian bowlers are testing them with a disciplined attack so far. ENG 35/1 in 6 overs
Jan 12, 2026 5:37:41 PM IST
India U19 vs England U19 World Cup warm-up, LIVE Score: Henil Patel strikes!
India U19 vs England U19 World Cup warm-up, LIVE Score: Henil Patel draws the first blood for India by dismissing Ben Dawkins for just 8! India take early control with the ball, but they need to keep taking wickets here to bounce back, as one solid stand can shift the momentum away. ENG 13/1 in 3 overs
Jan 12, 2026 5:02:56 PM IST
India U19 vs England U19 World Cup warm-up, LIVE Score: India 295/8 in 50 overs
India U19 vs England U19 World Cup warm-up, LIVE Score: Kanishk Chouhan helps India get close to 300 with a late cameo. The right-handed batter scored 45 runs off 36 balls and he remained unbeaten to take India to 295/8 in 50 overs. India have somehow managed to put up a fighting total here courtsey a couple of crucial knocks from Kundu, Mhatre and Kanisk
Jan 12, 2026 4:38:43 PM IST
India U19 vs England U19 World Cup warm-up, LIVE Score: Kundu misses century!
India U19 vs England U19 World Cup warm-up, LIVE Score: Abhigyan Kundu misses out on his century and departs for 82. India are seven down with 300 chances look quite slim now. Things are not working out for India at the moment, with wickets kept falling at regular intervals. IND 273/3 in 47.3 overs
Jan 12, 2026 4:12:24 PM IST
India U19 vs England U19 World Cup warm-up, LIVE Score: Kundu still solid!
India U19 vs England U19 World Cup warm-up, LIVE Score: Following the fall of Harvansh Pangalia, Kanishk Chouhan has joined Abhigyan Kundu at the crease. Kundu looks in total control as he nears his century, with the pair now focused on pushing India toward that 300-run mark. IND 233/6 in 43 overs
Jan 12, 2026 3:51:37 PM IST
India U19 vs England U19 World Cup warm-up, LIVE Score: Kundu hits fifty!
India U19 vs England U19 World Cup warm-up, LIVE Score: Abhigyan Kundu has reached his fifty and is now looking to push on for India after Ambrish’s dismissal. He definitely needs some company at the crease, and he’s now joined by Harvansh as they both work to steady the ship and get the innings back on track.
Jan 12, 2026 3:26:48 PM IST
India U19 vs England U19 World Cup warm-up, LIVE Score: RS Ambrish departs for 48!
India U19 vs England U19 World Cup warm-up, LIVE Score: RS Ambrish departs for 48. A big blow for India as he was going strong in the middle, scoring runs at ease, but Manny Lumsden sends him back to the pavilion to open his account. IND 176/5 in 32.2 overs
Jan 12, 2026 3:12:26 PM IST
India U19 vs England U19 World Cup warm-up, LIVE Score: Kundu-Ambrish marching towads their fifties
India U19 vs England U19 World Cup warm-up, LIVE Score: Abhigyan Kundu and RS Ambrish have steadied the ship with a solid partnership, both closing in on well-deserved fifties. These two have bailed their side out in tricky spots before, and here they go, repeating the magic once more.
Jan 12, 2026 3:00:18 PM IST
India U19 vs England U19 World Cup warm-up, LIVE Score: Kundu onto 34*, Ambrish on 24*; 50-run partnership
India U19 vs England U19 World Cup warm-up, LIVE Updates: 50 run stand for the 5th wicket, very important and responsible knock from this pair of batters. Kundu, remember, had a double century from a similar position not too long ago – Ambrish just needs to ensure he stays in to occupy the crease.
Jan 12, 2026 2:43:27 PM IST
India U19 vs England U19 World Cup warm-up, LIVE Updates: 121/4 after 21
India U19 vs England U19 World Cup warm-up, LIVE Updates: Kundu and Ambrish quietly building. The scoring rate is nothing crazy at the minute, but keeping wickets in hand through the middle overs is key at the moment.
