The India U-19 team, led by Ayush Mhatre, is set to face England U-19 in the crucial third Youth ODI at Northampton on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. After losing the second match, which allowed the hosts to level the series 1-1, the Indian colts are eager to bounce back and secure a series lead.
The third ODI is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place 30 minutes prior. Live streaming will be available on the ECB app and website.
In the previous match, several Indian batsmen got off to promising starts but failed to convert them into significant scores. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (45), Vihaan Malhotra (49), Rahul Kumar (47), and Kanishk Chouhan (45) were all guilty of throwing their wickets away, which ultimately allowed England U-19 to regain control of the game. Suryavanshi is expected to be a key player in the upcoming match, aiming to capitalize on his aggressive style. The team will be looking for a more solid batting performance to support their bowlers.
The weather conditions at the County Ground in Northampton are expected to be overcast with a temperature of 17.59°C, humidity at 89%, and cloud cover at 100%. The wind speed is predicted to be around 5.17 km/h. The venue statistics indicate that teams winning the toss and choosing to bowl first have a slight advantage, winning 55.56% of the matches. The average first innings score at this ground is 262, while the average second innings score is 223.
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