Harvansh slams century as India U-19 takes control of Youth ‘Test’

India U-19

Harvansh Singh (117, 143b, 7x4, 6x6) slammed a stroke-filled century that put India U-19 firmly in control against Australia U-19 on day two of the second Youth ‘Test’ at the M.A. Chidambaram stadium here on Tuesday.

Australia had a strong start to the day when fast bowler Oliver Patterson dismissed skipper Soham Patwardhan’s (63, 124b, 6x4) stumps in the third over of the morning.

Mohamed Enaan and Harvansh displayed a show of resilience as they were involved in a 54-run partnership for the seventh wicket. Their stand ended when Christian Howe dismissed Enaan.

N. Samarth batted aggressively and hit two back-to-back sixes off Lachlan Ranaldo. However, the off-spinner soon dismissed both Samarth and Chetan Sharma in the same over.

Harvansh then took over as he dominated both the fast bowlers and the spinners. He showcased his power-hitting by smashing six sixes on the leg-side between the long-on and deep-mid wicket region.

His elegant punches and drives, both off the front and back foot, helped him reach his century and pushed India to post 492. He also had a crucial 90-run partnership for the last wicket alongside Anmoljeet.

Australia had a tough start to its innings as leg-spinner Enaan dismissed opener Riley Kingsell and Steven Hogan, while off-spinner Anmoljeet sent back Simon Budge, leaving the visitors at 42 for three.