Sri Lanka U‑19 level Youth ODI series after massive win over India U‑19

India recover from early collapse

After electing to bat, India were reeling at 81 for four in the 19th over. Anvay Dravid anchored the chase with a fluent 87 off 67 balls, smashing nine fours and a six. Arjun Rajput added 76 off 81 balls before being run out by Dimantha Mahavithana. Their 145‑run partnership pushed the total to 263 for seven, and India finished on 285 after losing three wickets for 22 runs. Gimhan Mendis was Sri Lanka’s most effective bowler, claiming five for 41.

Mahavithana’s unbeaten century clinches the chase

Needing 291 runs, Sri Lanka built a dominant run‑out with Mahavithana unbeaten on 155 off 153 balls. He opened the innings with Senuja Wekunagoda for an 103‑run stand, where Wekunagoda scored 60. Later, a relentless 163‑run partnership with captain Vimath Dinsara (56 not out) sealed the victory with two wickets down and two overs to spare. The win levels the three‑match series at 1‑1. Sri Lanka’s chase was completed in just 48 overs.

Series background and key moments

The first Youth ODI saw India triumph by four wickets while chasing 321, although Anvay managed only 14 runs. This second game, played in New Delhi, featured a dramatic turnaround after India’s early wobble. Anvay Dravid’s knock, his first Youth ODI fifty in 47 balls, highlighted his growing talent as the son of former India captain Rahul Dravid. Mahavithana’s unbeaten 155, the highest score of the match, earned him man‑of‑the‑match honors and kept Sri Lanka’s hopes alive in the series.