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Abhigyan Kundu Creates History: Become 1st Indian Player to Score Double Century in Youth ODIs
Abhigyan Kundu created history by scoring a double century against Malaysia. It helped the team to make a high score.
Abhigyan Kundu created history by scoring a double century against Malaysia. It helped the team to make a high score. It is not easy to young score a double century in ODI cricket team. It helped India grow. With the help of that innings, India has scored 434 runs in the first innings. This extraordinary performance of Kundu has given the Indian Under-19 team complete control over the match. With such a big score, the team looks strong and confident. This remarkable innings has made Abhigyan Kundu a player to watch in future matches.
Is Abhigyan Kundu on the IPL 2026 auction list?
Abhigyan Kundu is not on the list for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction. However, around five players from his current India Under-19 team have made it to the auction shortlist.
The shortlisted players are:
- Aaron George Varghese (Batsman, Base Price ₹30 Lakhs)
- Vihan Malhotra (All-rounder, ₹30 Lakhs)
- Kanishk Chauhan (All-rounder, ₹30 Lakhs)
- Khilan Patel (All-rounder, ₹30 Lakhs)
- Naman Pushpak (Bowler, ₹30 Lakhs)
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Highest Individual Score in Youth ODIs
| Cricketer’s Name | Team | Runs | Scored Against | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorich van Schalkwyk | South Africa U19 | 215 | Zimbabwe U19 | Harare |
| Abhigyan Kundu | India U19 | 209* | Malaysia U19 | Dubai |
| Hasitha Boyagoda | Sri Lanka U19 | 191 | Kenya U19 | Lincoln |
| Jakob Bhula | New Zealand U19 | 180 | Kenya U19 | Christchurch |
| Theo Doropoulos | Australia U19 | 179* | England U19 | Sydney |
India U19 Set A Strong Target For Malaysia In U19 Asia Cup 2025
India’s U19 team used full energy against Malaysia in the group match of the U19 Asia Cup being played in Dubai. The team played with confidence and scored well. Opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi gave quick signals by scoring a quick half-century in just 26 balls. He showed a lot of focus and energy while batting and helped India reach a strong score.
Young Stars Are Doing Well
India started their innings very quickly and Vaibhav Suryavanshi shone once again. The young batsman scored a quick 50 runs in just 26 balls, which included five fours and three big sixes, giving India a strong start. After some time, Suryavanshi was dismissed, and opener Vihaan Malhotra (7) and captain Ayush Mhatre (14) also lost their wickets in quick succession. However, India did not slow down their scoring rate.
Kundu then got excellent support from Vedant Trivedi, who came in to bat at number four. The two put together a big partnership of 209 runs for the fourth wicket, which put India in a very strong position.
Kundu–Trivedi Partnership Saves India After Early Trouble
India were struggling at 85/3 after Vaibhav Suryavanshi was dismissed for 50. Then Abhigyan Kundu and Vedant Trivedi put together a strong partnership of 209 to stabilise the innings. Trivedi played a calm and smart innings of 90 but missed his century by just 10 runs. The pair took India from 133/3 to 314/4 and completely changed the course of the match. In the final overs, Kundu attacked strongly and hit two big sixes in a row in 29 overs. This quick finish helped India cross the 400-run mark and take complete control of the game.
India remains undefeated and is ready for the semi-finals
Kundu played a brilliant innings of 209 runs, which led India to cross the 400-run mark for the second time in this tournament. After defeating UAE and Pakistan, India have already qualified for the semi-finals. This big win against Malaysia proves that India is in great form ahead of the knockout matches. Captain Ayush Mathre and his young players have performed well, remaining calm under pressure. With talented players like Kundu in the team, India looks well prepared to compete for the U-19 Asia Cup 2025 title.
Conclusion
It is a big moment when Kundu scores a double century. He plays with a calm mind. This shows his strong mentality. We should trust youngsters like Kundu. Abhigyan has a bright future in the senior Indian cricket team.
FAQs: Questions & Answers
Q1.Who is Abhigyan Kundu?
Abhigyan Kundu is a young Indian batsman for the Under-19 cricket team.
Q2.What record does Abhigyan Kundu make?
He created the record of becoming the first Indian to score a double century in youth ODIs.
Q3.Against which team does Abhigyan Kundu score the double century?
He scored a double century against Malaysia.
Q4.Why is Abhigyan Kundu’s inning special?
Abhigyan’s innings is special because his double century helped set a high target.
Q5.What does this performance mean for Indian cricket?
It shows how talented the future Indian cricketers are.
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