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News18•27-09-2026, 19:00
Ishan Om's Five-Wicket Haul Bundles Out Australia U-19 for 217 in Youth Test
  • •Left-arm orthodox spinner Ishan Om claimed a superb five-for (5/53) to help India U-19 bundle out Australia for 217 on Day 1 of the 1st four-day Youth Test.
  • •Australia's innings was anchored by Blake Cattle's 102 and Zed Hollick's 59, who put on a 147-run partnership for the fourth wicket after an early collapse.
  • •Mohit Ulva (3/37) struck twice early, and Ishan Om dismissed Neel Patel as Australia slipped to 27 for three after captain Matthew Lough chose to bat first.
  • •India U-19 were 8 for no loss at stumps, trailing Australia by 209 runs, with Lakshya Raichandani and Sagar Virk at the crease.
  • •Australia collapsed from 174 for four to 217 all out, with Om running through the lower order after the departure of Cattle and Hollick.

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Left-arm orthodox spinner Ishan Om claimed a superb five-wicket haul, returning figures of 5 for 53 in 86.5 overs to help bundle out Australia U-19 for 217 on the opening day.

Blake Cattle top-scored for Australia with a century of 102 runs from 198 balls, while Zed Hollick contributed a patient knock of 59 runs off 160 balls.

Australia U-19 were bowled out for 217 runs, and India U-19 finished the opening day at 8 for no loss after one over, trailing by 209 runs.