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IND U19 vs SL U19 Live Score: Sri Lanka fighting despite the odds
Despite facing a mammoth 472-run target, Sri Lanka U-19 showed resilience on day three of the second Youth Test.
After early wickets left them under pressure, Senuja Wekunagoda counter-attacked with a brisk 64, while captain Vimath Dinsara remained unbeaten on 55 at stumps.
The hosts finished on 155/4, still needing 317 runs on the final day. While India remain firm favourites after Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani's unbeaten century, Sri Lanka's middle order ensured the contest stayed alive heading into the last day.
IND U19 vs SL U19 Live Score: Raichandani's consistency stands out
Scoring one big innings is impressive, but backing it up with another is even harder. Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani has done exactly that. After his double century in the first Youth Test, the India U-19 opener produced another unbeaten hundred in the second Test to continue his remarkable series.
His calm, controlled innings helped India declare at 208/3 and leave Sri Lanka facing a near-impossible chase. With scores of 200-plus and 100 not out in consecutive matches, Raichandani has been the standout batter of the series by a considerable margin.
IND U19 vs SL U19 Live Score: Bowlers lay the platform
India U-19's bowlers once again played a crucial role in tightening their grip on the second Youth Test. After reducing Sri Lanka to 122/8 on day two, they wrapped up the innings for just 148 early on Wednesday.
Chiguripati Venkata continued his impressive spell by dismantling the top order again in Sri Lanka's second innings before the hosts recovered through Senuja Wekunagoda and captain Vimath Dinsara.
The disciplined bowling effort allowed India's batters to attack freely later in the day and build an almost unassailable 472-run target.
IND U19 vs SL U19 Live Score: Batters dominate again
India U-19's batting continued to shine in the Youth Test series as Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani and Manal Chauhan once again led from the front. Raichandani followed his double century in the opening Test with an unbeaten 100, while Chauhan backed up his first-innings century with a brisk unbeaten 51.
Their partnership helped India declare at 208/3 and stretch the lead beyond Sri Lanka's reach. With centuries in successive innings from different players, India's young batting line-up has consistently outclassed the hosts throughout the series and laid the foundation for victory.
IND U19 vs SL U19 Live Score: India closing in on victory
India U-19 moved within touching distance of victory in the second Youth Test after dominating day three against Sri Lanka. After dismissing the hosts for 148 in the first innings, India declared at 208/3 in their second innings, thanks to Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani's unbeaten century and Manal Chauhan's quickfire half-century.
Chasing a massive 472-run target, Sri Lanka reached 155/4 by stumps but still require another 317 runs with six wickets remaining. India head into the final day as overwhelming favourites to seal the series with a commanding all-round performance.
IND U19 vs SL U19 Live Score: Welcome to TimesofIndia.com for Day 4 of the action; Raichandani's dream series
Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani continued his sensational run with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 100 to put India U-19 in complete control of the second Youth Test against Sri Lanka. The opener, who struck a double century in the drawn series opener, now has his second hundred of the series.
His composed 116-ball knock helped India declare at 208/3, setting Sri Lanka a daunting 472-run target. With another match-defining innings, Raichandani has emerged as one of India's standout performers in the two-Test series and strengthened his reputation as one of the country's brightest young batting prospects.
Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani's rich vein of form continued as the India U-19 opener slammed his second century of the series to put his side firmly in control of the second Youth Test against Sri Lanka U-19 on Wednesday.
Raichandani, who had scored a double century in the drawn first Test, remained unbeaten on 100 off 116 deliveries as India declared their second innings at 208/3. He found good support from Manal Chauhan, who followed up his first-innings hundred with an unbeaten 51 off just 46 balls.
Earlier in the day, India's bowlers wrapped up Sri Lanka's first innings for 148 after the hosts resumed at 122/8. The visitors had posted a commanding 411 in their first innings, giving them a substantial advantage before extending their lead further with another solid batting effort.
Chasing an imposing target of 472, Sri Lanka showed more fight in their second innings, reaching 155/4 by stumps on day three. Chiguripati Venkata once again impressed with the ball, dismantling the top order before Senuja Wekunagoda counter-attacked with a brisk 64 off 52 balls. Captain Vimath Dinsara remained unbeaten on 55, keeping Sri Lanka's hopes alive, though India remain overwhelming favourites heading into the final day's play.
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