The India Under-19 tour of Australia 2025, held from September 21 to October 10, has concluded in spectacular fashion with India dominating the series across all formats. The tour featured 3 Youth ODIs and 2 Youth Tests, giving India’s emerging stars excellent exposure in challenging Australian conditions.
India U-19 delivered a flawless performance in the ODIs, winning all three matches by convincing margins—7 wickets, 51 runs, and 167 runs respectively. The dominance continued in the multi-day format as well, with India winning the 1st Youth Test by an innings and 58 runs and the 2nd Youth Test by 7 wickets, completing a clean sweep of the tour.
Matches were held at the Ian Healy Oval in Brisbane and the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, showcasing India’s next generation of cricketing talent.
Schedule Of India U-19 Tour Of Australia
The first match between these two teams was played on Sunday, September 21. Two ODIs and two Youth Tests follow.
| Date | Match Type | Venue | Time (Local) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, September 21 | 1st Youth ODI | Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane | 2:30 PM | India U-19 won by 7 wickets |
| Wednesday, September 24 | 2nd Youth ODI | Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane | 2:30 PM | India U-19 won by 51 runs |
| Friday, September 26 | 3rd Youth ODI | Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane | 2:30 PM | India U-19 won by 167 runs |
| Tuesday, September 30 – Friday, October 3 | 1st Youth Test | Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane | 10:00 AM | India U-19 won by an innings and 58 runs |
| Tuesday, October 7 – Friday, October 10 | 2nd Youth Test | Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay | 10:00 AM | India U-19 won by 7 wickets |
Full Squad for India U19: ODIs and Tests
IPL CSK star Ayush Mhatre will lead the Indian Under-19 team on this tour.x
India Under-19 ODI and Test Squad
Ayush Mhatre (c), Vihaan Malhotra (vc), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi, Rahul Kumar, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Harvansh Singh (wk), R S Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Naman Pushpak, Henil Patel, D Deepesh, Kishan Kumar, Anmoljeet Singh, Khilan Patel, Udhav Mohan, Aman Chauhan.
Standby players: Yudhajit Guha, Laxman, B.K. Kishore, Alankrith Rapole, and Arnav Bugga.
The Australian Under-19 squad for the 2025 multi-format series against India is yet to be announced.
Key Performers To Watch Out For In The Series
1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 355 Runs in England U-19 Tour
One of the standouts in this squad is Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who has had a great year so far. In the 2025 IPL, he scored 252 runs at an average of 36 and a strike rate of 206.55. After a successful debut in the IPL, Suryavanshi impressed with his batting performance against the England Under-19. He scored 355 runs in five one-day games at a strike rate of 174.01.
2. Ayush Mhatre: 340 Runs in 2 Multi-day Games Vihaan Malhotra
The squad will be led by Ayush Mhatre, who impressed selectors during the recent England tour with his batting and leadership.
Vihaan Malhotra will be the vice-captain of the team.
India’s Under-19 captain Ayush also had a great England tour. He scored 340 runs in two multi-day games at a strike rate of 103.65. Like Vaibhav, he also impressed in his IPL debut with 240 runs in 7 matches with a strike rate of 188.98.
3. Vihaan Malhotra: 277 Runs against England
Vihaan Malhotra will be the vice-captain of the team. India’s vice-captain also played very well in England’s tour. He hit 277 runs in two multi-day games at an average of 69.25 and 243 runs in five one-day matches.
Conclusion: India U-19 clean sweep in Australia 2025 tour
The India Under-19 tour of Australia 2025 concluded in spectacular fashion, with India achieving a clean sweep across all formats. The U-19 team dominated the 3-match ODI series, winning by 7 wickets, 51 runs, and 167 runs respectively. The momentum continued in the Youth Tests, with India winning the 1st Test by an innings and 58 runs and the 2nd Test by 7 wickets.
Standout performers like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre, and Vihaan Malhotra showcased India’s depth of emerging talent, excelling with both bat and ball.
The series provided invaluable experience for these young cricketers in Australian conditions, helping them prepare for future challenges at the senior level. Fans witnessed thrilling matches, dominant displays, and a promising glimpse of India’s next generation of cricket stars.
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