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India U-19 achieved a commanding 2-0 series victory over Australia U-19, clinching the Youth Test with a seven-wicket win. Following their ODI series whitewash, the young Indian side demonstrated exceptional bowling prowess, restricting Australia to low scores. Despite early stumbles in the chase, the lower middle order secured the target, highlighting India's strong depth.

India U19 batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi was controversially given out for 20 in the second Youth Test against Australia U19. The 14-year-old prodigy, who previously scored a century, protested the umpire's decision. Earlier, India's bowling attack, led by Henil and Khilan Patel, dismissed Australia for 135, giving India a slight first-innings lead.

Rajasthan Royals' director of cricket Zubin Barucha wants Vaibhav Suryavanshi to be fast-tracked to the Indian team. The 14-year-old has been dominating age-group cricket around the world.

India's 14-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed the fourth-fastest Youth Test century, a breathtaking 78-ball hundred against Australia U19. He also broke the record for most career sixes in Youth ODI cricket and became the youngest centurion in IPL history, winning the Super Striker award in IPL 2025.