Sri Lanka Under 19 116/2 in 24.0 Overs | India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 1st Unofficial Test: India U19 toil as Wekunagoda, Dinsara steady Sri Lanka U19 in Galle

India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 1st Unofficial Test: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the 1st Unofficial Test between Sri Lanka U19 and India U19 at the Galle International Stadium. After losing the three-match Youth ODI series 1-2, the Indian youngsters will be looking to bounce back as the focus shifts to red-ball cricket.

The ODI series has not gone India’s way, but the longer format offers a new opportunity. The visitors have traditionally enjoyed success against Sri Lanka U19s in multi-day cricket and will be hoping to start the two-match unofficial Test series on a positive note.

Fights:

Recent history is firmly on India’s side. In the last five Youth Tests between the two teams, India U19 have won two matches by an innings while the remaining three matches ended in draws.

Last five meetings:

India U19 won by an innings and 147 runs
India U19 won by an innings and 21 runs
Draw
Draw
Draw

Sri Lanka U19 under Vimatha Dinsara

Batsman Vimath Dinsara will be the captain of the home team. Sri Lanka have several all-rounders in their squad, including Kavi Gamage, Viran Chamudith and Dimath Abeysinghe, which could prove crucial in the long format contest.

Sagar Virk will lead India U19

India U19 will be led by batsman Sagar Virk. The visitors will also be keeping a close eye on top batsman Lakshya Raichandani and a promising bowling unit with Aryan Sakpa, Priyanshu Singh and Kush Patel.

The conditions in Galle could test the batters

Galle is known for offering help to the spinners during the match. The batsmen will have to make the most of the opening conditions, while the bowlers will be eager to use any turn available from the surface.