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 U19 in multi-day cricket and hope to start the two-match unofficial Test series on a positive note.
Head-to-Head:
Recent history is firmly on India’s side. In the last five Youth Tests between the two teams, India U19 won two matches by one 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 Led by Vimath Dinsara
The hosts are captained by the batsman Vimath Dinsara. Sri Lanka have plenty of options all over their squad, including Kavija Gamage, Viran Chamuditha and Dimath Abeysinghe, who will be crucial in a long format contest.
Sagar Virk will lead India U19
India U19 will be led by wicketkeeper-batter Sagar Virk. The visitors will also be keeping a close eye on top-order batter Lakshya Raichandani and a promising bowling unit featuring Aryan Sakpa, Priyanshu Singh and Kush Patel.
Conditions in Galle Will Test Batters
Galle is known for offering help to the spinners as the match progresses. The batters will need to take advantage of the early conditions, while the bowlers will be keen to take advantage of any turn available from the top.