The India U19 team embarked on a memorable tour of Australia in September 2025, featuring three Youth ODIs and two Youth Test matches.
Throughout the series, India’s young cricketers displayed excellent teamwork and skill, winning all three ODIs and both Tests with dominant performances.
This tour served as a valuable experience for the players, allowing them to adapt to Australian pitches, understand different conditions, and face strong opposition.
Matches held in Brisbane and Mackay gave rising talents a global stage to perform and prepare for future international cricket.
In this article, we take a complete look at the India U19 Tour of Australia 2025 — including the full schedule, results, match highlights, key players, and standout moments from the series.
India U19 Tour Of Australia 2025 – Schedule & Result
The tour started with the One Day Internationals from 21st September to 26th September, where India U19 dominated Australia in all three matches. This was followed by two Youth Test matches, with India continuing their strong form.
| Match | Date | Time | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 21 September 2025 | 2:30 PM | Brisbane | India U19 won by 7 wkts |
| 2nd ODI | 24 September 2025 | 2:30 PM | Brisbane | India U19 won by 51 runs |
| 3rd ODI | 26 September 2025 | 2:30 PM | Brisbane | India U19 won by 167 runs |
| 1st Test | 30 September 2025 | 10:00 AM | Brisbane | India U19 won by an innings & 58 runs |
| 2nd Test | 07 October 2025 | 10:00 AM | Mackay | India U19 won by 7 wkts |
The two youth test matches will be followed, with the first match scheduled to be played on 30th September in Brisbane.
Match Highlights – ODI & Test Matches
Here’s a quick look at how Team India U19 performed across all the ODI and Test matches during their 2025 Australia tour.
- 1st ODI: India U19 chased Australia’s total comfortably, winning by 7 wickets. Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suravanshi gave solid starts, while Vedant Trivedi and Khilan Patel took key wickets to restrict Australia.
- 2nd ODI: India batted first and posted a competitive total. Deepesh Devendran took three crucial wickets, helping India defend the target and win by 51 runs.
- 3rd ODI: India dominated with the bat and ball, winning by 167 runs. Vaibhav Suravanshi scored 98, Anmoljeet Singh added 65, and the bowlers bowled Australia out for a low score.
- 1st Youth Test: India U19 set 428 in their first innings. Australia managed 243 and 127 in their two innings, falling short by 58 runs. Vaibhav Suravanshi batted aggressively, and Deepesh Devendran was key with the ball.
- 2nd Youth Test: India U19 bowled Australia out for 135 and 116. Henil Patel took 6 wickets, supported by Khilan Patel and Naman Pushpak with 12 wickets combined. India chased the target easily, winning by 7 wickets.
Australia U19 & India U19 – Squads
Indian management has already announced squads for each format. Australia has not yet announced a team for the tour.
Take a look at the announced squad here:
India U19
Vaibhav Suravanshi, Ayush Mhatre(C), Kanishk Chouhan, Rahul Kumar, Vihaan Malhotra, Khilan Patel, RS Ambrish, Vedant Trivedi, Abhugyan Kundu, Hravansh Pangalia, Anmoljeet Singh, Naman Pushpak, Henil Patel, Udhav Mohan, Deepesh Devendran
Australia U19 (Probable)
Aidan O’Connor, Thomas Brown, Simon Budge, Zac Curtain, Lincoln Hobbs, Harry Hoekstra, Steven Hogan, Christian Howe, Riley Kingsell, Alex Lee Young, Ollie Patterson, Oliver Peake, Vishwa Ramkumar, Lachlan Ranaldo, Hayden Schiller, Addison Sheriff
Why This Tour Matters for U19 Cricketers
Touring Australia is a big opportunity for U19 players, especially for those from India. Playing in foreign conditions helps young cricketers understand different pitches, bounce, and weather — all of which improve their game awareness.
Facing strong Australian youth teams also gives players a chance to test their skills against quality opposition. It pushes them to raise their performance under pressure.
More importantly, these experiences help prepare them for future international cricket. Learning to adapt, travel, and play away from home builds confidence and shapes them into better players both on and off the field.
Key Players To Watch On The U19 Tour
As the India U19 tour of Australia gets closer, both teams are filled with young talent and ambition. India’s squad features standout players who have thrilled fans with their performances.
Australia will look to its rising stars, developed through solid domestic pathways.
Ayush Mhatre(IND)
Ayush Mhatre, a 17-year-old opener from Mumbai, has been appointed captain of the India U-19 team for the tour of England. His leadership and aggressive batting style make him a pivotal figure in India’s lineup.
Mhatre’s recent debut in the IPL with Chennai Super Kings underscores his potential and experience at the highest levels of domestic cricket.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi(IND)
At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already made headlines with his impressive debut in the IPL season. Representing the Rajasthan Royals, Sooryavanshi has demonstrated significant potential as a batting prodigy.
His early success and focused approach have generated considerable excitement among fans and cricket analysts, positioning him as one of the sport’s most promising young talents.
Ollie Peake(AUS)
Peake is one of the brightest young batsmen in Australian youth cricket. Part of the 2024 U19 World Cup-winning squad, he impressed as a late entrant—stepping in and delivering in big moments.
With strong first-class and Big Bash League beginnings under his belt, he brings composure, role adaptability, and batting maturity that’s rare at his age.
Christian Howe(AUS)
A promising left-arm spinner from Victoria, Howe comes through Cricket Victoria’s emerging players program. He brings control and variation to the bowling attack, and his inclusion reflects how much Australia values his development.
Expect Howe to test both batters and himself in unfamiliar conditions Down Under.
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Conclusion: India U19 Dominates the Australia 2025 Tour
The India U19 tour of Australia 2025 turned out to be a highly successful campaign for the young Indian side. With convincing wins in all three ODIs and both Youth Tests, the team proved their depth, discipline, and ability to perform away from home.
Beyond the results, this tour gave emerging players crucial exposure to Australian conditions and a taste of competitive international cricket. The performances of players like Vaibhav Suravanshi, Ayush Mhatre, and Henil Patel stood out, setting a strong foundation for their future careers.
As the series concludes, India U19 returns home with confidence, experience, and pride, marking another positive chapter in the journey of the next generation of Indian cricketers.
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