The India national under-19 cricket team vs Sri Lanka national under-19 cricket team match scorecard shows India winning two recent U19 Asia Cup semi-finals: by 7 wickets in 2024 (Sharjah) and by 8 wickets in 2025 (Dubai). In 2024, Sri Lanka scored 173 in 46.2 overs, and India chased 175/3 in 21.4 overs. In 2025, Sri Lanka were restricted to 138/8 in 20 overs,s and India replied with 139/2 in 18 overs.
What most readers miss is that both matches were controlled through middle-overs pressure, not last-over explosions. Sri Lanka never crossed into a truly dominant total, and India chased with wickets in hand and low-risk partnerships.
Match Snapshot – India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19
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| Match Detail | 2024 Semi-Final (Sharjah) | 2025 Semi-Final (Dubai) |
| Date | 6 December 2024 | 19 December 2025 |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Ground, Sharjah | ICC Academy Ground No 2, Dubai |
| Toss | Sri Lanka U19 won, chose to bat | Sri Lanka U19 won, chose to bat |
| Result | India U19 won by 7 wickets | India U19 won by 8 wickets |
| Sri Lanka U19 | 173 (46.2 overs) | 138/8 (20 overs) |
| India U19 | 175/3 (21.4 overs) | 139/2 (18 overs) |
| Player of the Match | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Aaron George |
| Match Type | U19 Asia Cup Semi-Final | U19 Asia Cup Semi-Final (reduced to 20 overs) |
Key takeaway: India won both knockout matches without losing momentum, proving better chase management and superior middle-overs control.
Full Scorecard Summary – India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19
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2024 Semi-Final: Complete Scorecard
Sri Lanka U19 Innings
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
| Pulindu Perera | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | c Suryavanshi |
| Dulnith Sigera | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | lbw |
| Vimath Dinsara | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66 | c Kumar |
| Sharujan Shanmuganathan | 42 | 61 | 3 | 0 | 69 | c George |
| Abeysinghe | 69 | 88 | 6 | 1 | 78 | not out |
| Kavija Gamage | 22 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 71 | c Malhotra |
| Others | 48 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 173 | 46.2 ov | – | – | – | – |
India U19 Innings
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 67 | 78 | 6 | 1 | 86 | not out |
| Vihaan Malhotra | 28 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 82 | c Perera |
| Aaron George | 24 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 109 | not out |
| Others | 56 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 175/3 | 21.4 ov | – | – | – | – |
2025 Semi-Final: Complete Scorecard
Sri Lanka U19 Innings (20 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
| Pulindu Perera | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 80 | c Kumar |
| Dulnith Sigera | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 66 | b Sharma |
| Vimath Dinsara | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71 | c George |
| Sharujan Shanmuganathan | 28 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 88 | c Suryavanshi |
| Kavija Gamage | 19 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 76 | b Sharma |
| Others | 76 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 138/8 | 20 ov | – | – | – | – |
India U19 Innings (20 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
| Vihaan Malhotra | 61 | 64 | 6 | 1 | 95 | not out |
| Aaron George | 58 | 62 | 5 | 1 | 93 | not out |
| Others | 20 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 139/2 | 18 ov | – | – | – | – |
India Under-19 defeated Sri Lanka Under-19 by 8 wickets in the 2025 U19 Asia Cup semi-final. Sri Lanka scored 138/8 in 20 overs, while India chased the target with ease, finishing on 139/2 in 18 overs thanks to an unbeaten 114-run partnership between Aaron George and Vihaan Malhotra.
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Full Batting Scorecard – India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19
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2024 Matches – Top Batters
| Team | Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Sri Lanka | Abeysinghe | 69 | 88 | 6 | 1 | 78 |
| Sri Lanka | Sharujan Shanmuganathan | 42 | 61 | 3 | 0 | 69 |
| India | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 67 | 78 | 6 | 1 | 86 |
| India | Vihaan Malhotra | 28 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 82 |
| India | Aaron George | 24 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 109 |
2025 Matches – Top Batters
| Team | Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| India | Vihaan Malhotra | 61 | 64 | 6 | 1 | 95 |
| India | Aaron George | 58 | 62 | 5 | 1 | 93 |
| Sri Lanka | Sharujan Shanmuganathan | 28 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 88 |
| Sri Lanka | Kavija Gamage | 19 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 76 |
Key insight: In 2025, the 114* partnership between George and Malhotra made the chase look calm. That is the real scorecard story, not just the final margin.
Full Bowling Scorecard – India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19
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2024 – India Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
| Sharma | 10.2 | 38 | 2 | 3.68 |
| Kumar | 10 | 42 | 1 | 4.20 |
| Suryavanshi | 8 | 31 | 1 | 3.87 |
2025 – India Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
| Sharma | 10 | 52 | 2 | 5.20 |
| George | 6 | 38 | 2 | 6.33 |
| Others | 4 | 48 | 4 | 12.00 |
India Under-19 won because they controlled the key phases of the match. Their bowlers restricted Sri Lanka to a below-par total, and their batters chased without taking unnecessary risks. Strong partnerships, wicket preservation, and better middle-over management allowed India to dominate despite modest targets in both recent meetings.
Fall of Wickets – India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19
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2024 – Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over | Batter |
| 1 | 8/1 | 2.6 | Pulindu Perera |
| 2 | 8/2 | 3.3 | Dulnith Sigera |
| 3 | 8/3 | 3.4 | Vimath Dinsara |
| 4 | 101/4 | 28.2 | Sharujan Shanmuganathan |
| 5 | 119/5 | 33.1 | Kavija Gamage |
India U19 fall of wickets:
- 68/1 at over 11
- 120/2 at over 17
- 160/3 at over 20
2025 – Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over | Batter |
| 1 | 20/1 | 5.0 | Pulindu Perera |
| 2 | 32/2 | 8.3 | Dulnith Sigera |
| 3 | 38/3 | 10.1 | Vimath Dinsara |
| 4 | 72/4 | 15.2 | Sharujan Shanmuganathan |
| 5 | 91/5 | 17.4 | Kavija Gamage |
| 6 | 108/6 | 18.5 | – |
| 7 | 119/7 | 19.2 | – |
| 8 | 138/8 | 20.0 | – |
India Under-19 has dominated the rivalry against Sri Lanka Under-19. According to historical records, India have won 41 matches compared with Sri Lanka’s 6 victories, with one match ending without a result, highlighting India’s long-term superiority at youth level.
Partnership Analysis – Match-Winning Stands
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2024 – Key Partnership
- Suryavanshi + Malhotra: 72 runs, 78 balls
- Required rate: ~8 runs/over
- Scoring rate: ~5.5–7.5 during stand
- Impact: Stabilized the chase after early wickets.
2025 – Key Partnership
- George + Malhotra: 114* runs, 126 balls
- Required rate: 7.0 runs/over
- Scoring rate: 6.3–8.5 during stand
- Impact: Removed all chase risk.
What people think vs reality:
Many think India won because of big individual scores. Reality: partnerships removed pressure, not just runs.
Match Timeline – Over-by-Over Breakdown
2024
- Over 5: Sri Lanka 20/2 (early collapse)
- Over 15: Recovery phase (Abeysinghe + Shanmuganathan)
- Over 35: India regains control (bowling squeeze)
- Over 46.2: Sri Lanka finish 173
- Over 21.4: India finish 175/3
2025
- Over 5: Sri Lanka 20/1
- Over 15: Recovery push (72/4)
- Over 20: Sri Lanka 138/8
- Over 18: India 139/2
Tactical insight:
India’s bowlers conceded only 3 boundaries between overs 11 and 25 in 2024, forcing Sri Lanka’s scoring rate below 4.5 runs/over. That phase reduced Sri Lanka’s projected total from ~220 to under 180.
Tactical Breakdown – India vs Sri Lanka U19
What India Did Better
- Middle-overs control: Bowlers restricted boundaries.
- Wicket preservation: Only 3 wickets lost in both chases.
- Partnership batting: 72-run and 114*-run stands.
Where Sri Lanka Fell Short
- Failed to convert starts: Early wickets killed momentum.
- No decisive finishing phase: Totals looked competitive but not dominant.
- Poor boundary pressure: Conceded too many in death overs in 2025.
Head-to-Head Record – India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19
India dominates this rivalry.
- India U19 wins: 41
- Sri Lanka U19 wins: 6
- No result: 1
Players Who Could Reach Senior India
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- Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 67 in 2024 semi, calm under pressure.
- Vihaan Malhotra: 61 in 2025 semi, consistent middle-order.
- Aaron George: 58 in 2025 + 24 in 2024, strong finisher.
Why they stand out:
They combine risk control with timing, not just raw power.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the latest India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 match?
India Under-19 won by 8 wickets in the 2025 U19 Asia Cup semi-final.
What was the scorecard in 2024?
Sri Lanka 173, India 175/3. India won by 7 wickets.
What was the scorecard in 2025?
Sri Lanka 138/8, India 139/2. India won by 8 wickets.
Who were the top batters in 2024?
Suryavanshi (67), Abeysinghe (69).
Who were the top batters in 2025?
Malhotra (61), George (58).
Why did India win both matches?
Middle-overs control and strong partnerships.
Was the 2025 match shortened?
Yes, reduced to 20 overs due to a wet outfield.
What is the head-to-head record?
India 41 wins, Sri Lanka 6 wins, 1 no result.
Best way to analyze this scorecard?
Look at partnerships and pressure phases, not just totals.
Why does this matchup matter?
It shows how knockout cricket is won through control, not just talent.
