Youth Test: Ishan scalps five, Cattle scores century
India's under-19 cricket team gained a strong advantage on the first day of the Youth Test against Australia after bowler Ishan Om took five wickets. Despite a century from Australia's Blake Cattle, the visitors collapsed to 217 all out, leaving India in a dominant position.
Why it matters
This match highlights the development of young cricketing talent in international youth competition.
Ishan Om claimed a five-for to put India under-19 in command of the first Youth Test as it bowled Australia under-19 out for 217 on the opening day at the Niranjan Shah Stadium hhere on Sunday, despite a gritty century by Blake Cattle.
Walking in at 27 for three, the 17-year-old Cattle scored 102 (198b, 7x4).
He found a solid partner in Zed Hollick (59, 160b, 7x4), and the pair added 147 for the fourth wicket.
Australia looked in control when Cattle and Hollick were going strong.
But their exits changed the course of the innings as Australia lost its last six wickets for 43 runs. Ishan (five for 53) and Yashbardhan Chauhan (two for 56) exploited the lower order.
In response, India ended the day at eight for no loss.
Opting to bat, Australia was in trouble as pacer Mohit Ulva (three for 37) and Ishan struck early.
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