Australia Falls Short as India U‑19 Posts 254/6 in Final ODI

In the decisive third ODI of the Under‑19 series, Australia’s batting line‑up could only manage 254 runs for six wickets in 49.3 overs at Rajkot’s NIRANJAN SHAH Stadium. After a solid 126‑run opening stand, the innings lost momentum, though Neel Patel and Blake Cattel added valuable runs to carry the total past the double‑century threshold.

Key contributions came from Zed Hallik, who scored 87 off 88 balls, and the aggressive 64‑run opening duo of Hallik and Charlie Henderson. Australia’s bowlers struggled to contain the Indian chase, with Mohit Ulva and Manal Chauhan each taking three wickets for the hosts.

India, led by captain Lakshya Rachandani’s maiden century, chased down the target with ease, securing a six‑wicket win and sealing a 3‑0 series whitewash over the visitors.