India U-19 275/3 in 71.0 overs

India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd Unofficial Test: Kushagra Ojha produced a composed unbeaten century to lift India U-19 from the depths of an early collapse and put the visitors in firm control on the opening day of the second Youth Test against Sri Lanka. In a day cut short by poor light, India closed on 253/3 from 65 overs, recovering impressively after losing both openers without a run on the board.

Asked to bat first, India suffered the worst possible start as first Test double centurion Lakshya Raichandani and centurion Sagar Virk were dismissed for ducks, reducing the visitors to 0/2. As Sri Lanka sensed an opportunity, Ojha responded with remarkable maturity, soaking up the pressure before gradually taking control of the innings.

The left-hander’s unbeaten 103 came off 177 deliveries and displayed a mixture of patience, good technique and controlled aggression. He handled the new ball with confidence, rotated the strike effectively and capitalized on scoring opportunities to deny Sri Lanka any sustainable momentum. His partnership with captain Yashbardhan Chauhan and Manal Chauhan transformed the competition. Yashbardhan contributed a brisk 78 off 89 balls, while Manal remained unbeaten on 55 off 108 deliveries as the duo ensured India did not lose any more wickets after the third dismissal.

Despite the early success, Sri Lanka’s bowlers struggled to break down the resistance after Ojha settled down and the left-hander grew more confident as his innings progressed. Poor light eventually forced the early end to be played, leaving India in a commanding position with seven wickets in hand.

After a drawn opening Test, India will be eager to build on the platform created by Ojha and post a stunning first innings total when play resumes on day two.