India Under 19 112/2 in 22.0 overs | India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 3rd ODI Unofficial: Anvay Dravid misses out; India lost their captain Yashbardhan Baghel early

India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 3rd Unofficial ODI: The three-match Youth ODI series is well poised at 1-1 as India U19 and Sri Lanka U19 prepare for the decisive third and final unofficial ODI at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota.

One of the biggest points ahead of the decision will be Anvay Dravid, son of legendary Indian captain Rahul Dravid, who impressed with a fluent 87 in the second ODI despite India’s defeat.

Anvaya’s brilliant knock goes in vain

Anvay played an attacking innings of 87 off just 67 balls, hitting nine fours and a six as India recovered from a difficult position to post 285 after electing to bat.

However, Sri Lanka chased down the target comfortably and reached 291/2 in 48 overs to record an eight-wicket victory and level the series.

Mahavithana powers Sri Lanka to victory

Sri Lanka’s chase was led by opener Dimantha Mahavithana, who remained unbeaten on a brilliant 155 off 153 balls.

He first shared a 103-run partnership for the second wicket with Senuja Wekunagoda (60) before adding an unbeaten 163-run stand with skipper Vimath Dinsara, who finished on 56 not out to take the hosts home with ease.

Anvay and Rajput save India

India were struggling at 81/4 in the 19th over before Anvay and Arjun Rajput leveled the innings with a crucial partnership of 145 runs for the fifth wicket.

Rajput scored a solid 76 off 81 balls before being run out by Mahavithana’s direct hit.

Anvay looked in complete control during her stay at the crease. He blasted Chamik Heenatigal for six and four in consecutive deliveries and brought up his first Youth ODI fifty in just 47 balls.

A maiden century looked within reach but paceman Gimhan Mendis dismissed him for 87. Mendis was Sri Lanka’s outstanding bowler with impressive figures of 5/41.

India failed to finish hard

After Anvay’s dismissal, India’s innings lost momentum. They slipped from 263/7 to 285, losing their last three wickets for just 22 runs.

India took a 1-0 lead in the series by winning the opening ODI by four wickets after successfully chasing 321 with four balls to spare. Anvay scored only 14 in that match but scored strongly in the second match with his 87.

Series on the line

With the series now level at 1-1, both teams will be looking to finish on a high in the decider in Hambantota. India will be hoping Anvay continues his fine form while Sri Lanka will once again look to Mahavithana to lead the batting as both sides battle for the series title.