India U19 beat SA by 25 runs via DLS method:Pangalia-Ambrish guide Team India to reach 300-run mark; Basson bags four wickets; Suryavanshi scores 11 runs

India Under-19 registered a 25-run victory (DLS method) over South Africa Under-19 after rain and lightning brought an early end to the chase. Batting first, India posted a competitive 300 all out in 50 overs, before weather interruptions reduced South Africa’s target during the second innings. At the time of stoppage, South Africa were 148 for 4 in 27.4 overs, but were 25 runs short of the revised DLS target, handing India a deserved win. The result underlined India’s strong all-round performance, combining solid batting depth with disciplined bowling under pressure in challenging conditions. Pangalia-Ambrish anchors India’s Innings, IND score 300 runs India’s innings was built around a solid partnership between Harvansh Pangalia and RS Ambrish, who steadied the side after early setbacks. Pangalia top-scored with a well-composed 93 off 95 balls, hitting seven fours and two sixes, narrowly missing out on a century. Ambrish played the perfect supporting role, scoring 65 off 79 balls, as the duo added crucial runs through the middle overs. India accelerated strongly towards the end despite losing wickets, eventually reaching the 300-run mark in 50 overs. For South Africa, JJ Basson was the standout bowler with figures of 4 for 54, while Ntando Soni and Bandile Mbatha chipped in with key breakthroughs. South Africa fights back before rain intervenes Chasing a revised target, South Africa began positively, led by Jorich Van Schalkwyk, who played a fluent knock of 61 off 70 balls. He was well supported by Armaan Manack, who scored 46 off 59 deliveries, as the pair kept South Africa in the contest. However, India’s bowlers maintained discipline, with Deepesh Devendran striking early to remove key batters, while Khilan Patel controlled the middle overs with tight spells. A crucial run-out at 27.4 overs halted South Africa’s momentum just before rain and lightning forced players off the field. IND won by 25 runs due to the DLS method against South Africa With no further play possible due to weather conditions, officials applied the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern method, revising South Africa’s target to 153 runs at the 27.4-over mark. At 148 for 4, the Proteas fell short, confirming India U19’s 25-run victory.