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.
