Suryavanshi's 113 puts India U-19 in command vs Australia

Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a rapid century on Wednesday as India Under‑19 took control of the first Youth Test against Australia Under‑19 at the Ian Healy Oval in Brisbane, finishing day two with a commanding lead after a 113‑run innings that featured aggressive strokeplay and several new milestones. Suryavanshi reached three figures in 78 balls and finished 113 off 86 deliveries, hitting nine fours and eight sixes as India replied to Australia’s first‑innings 243 and helped the visitors close the day 185 runs ahead.

India, dismissed for 428 in 81.3 overs, turned the match after Australia’s 243. Suryavanshi opened the batting and set the tone immediately with attacking blows, including consecutive fours in the first over. He compiled a 152‑run partnership with Vedant Trivedi, who added a patient 140 off 192 balls, and the pair dominated both pace and spin to overturn the deficit and build a sizable lead. Left‑arm spinner Khilan Patel provided support lower down the order with a quickfire 49. By stumps Australia were eight for one in their second innings, trailing by 177.

Suryavanshi’s century carries several distinctions. He reached the hundred in 78 deliveries, making it the...