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Sooryavanshi, George Tons Power India U19 to 3–0 Sweep Over South Africa

The emphatic finish serves as India’s final tune-up for the U19 World Cup, which begins January 15 with an opener against the United States.

Overview

  • India U19 won the third Youth ODI in Benoni by 233 runs after posting 393 for 7 and bowling South Africa out for 160.
  • Captain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 127 off 74 balls and was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series.
  • Aaron George made 118 as the openers added 227 for the first wicket to set up the one-sided finale at Willowmoore Park.
  • Kishan Kumar Singh led the attack with 3 for 15 and finished the series as top wicket-taker with seven.
  • Multiple outlets reported the Sooryavanshi–George stand as India’s first opening pair of Youth ODI centurions, and the 3-0 sweep followed earlier DLS wins before the World Cup kickoff.