Tanmay Baloda's 6-32 gives India U19 edge on Day 1 in Ahmedabad Youth Test
Synopsis
Tanmay Baloda's 6-32 was the story of Day One in Ahmedabad — the left-arm spinner dismantled Australia U19 for 174, only for the visitors to respond by removing both Indian openers before stumps. India trail by 136 with Ojha and Chauhan holding firm, making Day Two a must-watch for youth cricket followers.
Key Takeaways
Tanmay Baloda took 6 for 32 to bowl out Australia Under-19 for 174 in the second Youth Test in Ahmedabad on 5 October .
India U19 are 38/2 at stumps, trailing by 136 runs after losing both openers in the final session.
Charlie Henderson (37) and Jacob Pietz (26) added 70 runs for the seventh wicket to rescue Australia from a collapse at 9/2 .
Australian spinners Spencer Green (1-12) and pacer Thomas Vaseo (1-8) struck late to put India on the back foot.
Kushagra Ojha (13*) and skipper Yashbardhan Chauhan (7*) will resume on Day Two with India still needing 136 runs to avoid the follow-on threat.
Left-arm spinner Tanmay Baloda delivered a stunning six-wicket haul to bowl out Australia Under-19 for 174 on Day One of the second Youth Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium 'B' ground in Ahmedabad on 5 October, putting India Under-19 firmly in control — though a defiant late burst from the visitors reduced the hosts to 38/2 at stumps, still trailing by 136 runs.
Early Wickets Set the Tone
India U19 captain won the toss and opted to field, and the fast bowlers wasted no time making an impression. Pacer Priyanshu Singh struck in just the second over, sending Australian skipper Matthew Lough back for a duck. Fellow quick Mohit Ulva followed up in the fifth over, having Hayden Barbulovic caught behind to leave the visitors in early trouble at 9/2.
Neel Patel and Eli Brain offered some resistance with a cautious partnership, threatening to stabilise the Australian innings, before Baloda's introduction changed the match's complexion entirely.
Baloda's Spell Dismantles Australia
The left-arm spinner broke the Patel-Brain stand by trapping Brain LBW, then followed up in his very next over by having Patel stumped. Pacer Aayan Akram chipped in by inducing an edge from Blake Cattle, before Baloda removed Zed Hollick to leave Australia teetering at six down inside 21 overs.
With Australia at risk of an embarrassingly low total, wicketkeeper-batter Charlie Henderson and Jacob Pietz mounted a gritty recovery, adding 70 runs for the seventh wicket to carry the visitors past the 150-mark. Baloda, however, had the final say — he cleaned up Pietz for 26, and after Akram dismissed Henderson shortly after, Baloda mopped up the tail to finish with figures of 6 for 32 in 73 overs. Akram supported with 2 for 45.
Australia Hit Back in the Final Session
India's reply began poorly. Opener Lakshya Raichandani — who had struck a double century in the series opener — managed a laborious 1 off 22 balls before edging fast bowler Thomas Vaseo behind the stumps. Leg-spinner Spencer Green then trapped Sagar Virk LBW, leaving India at 38/2 and trailing by 136 runs at the close of play.
At stumps, Kushagra Ojha was unbeaten on 13 alongside skipper Yashbardhan Chauhan, who was not out on 7. The two will need to build a substantial partnership on Day Two if India are to seize a commanding first-innings lead.
Brief Scores
Australia Under-19 — 174 all out in 73 overs (Charlie Henderson 37, Neel Patel 31; Tanmay Baloda 6-32, Aayan Akram 2-45).
India Under-19 — 38/2 in 15 overs (Sagar Virk 16, Kushagra Ojha 13 not out; Thomas Vaseo 1-8, Spencer Green 1-12), trailing by 136 runs.
Day Two in Ahmedabad will be decisive — India need their middle order to fire and prevent Australia from clawing back into a match that Baloda's brilliance has tilted in the hosts' favour.
Point of View
Match-turning, and unrelenting against a tail. But the real subplot is India's brittle top order: Raichandani, who announced himself with a double century in the series opener, lasted just 22 balls here. If the middle order cannot convert starts on Day Two, Australia's late fightback could yet reshape this Test. Youth cricket at this level is as much about mental resilience as raw talent, and India's reply under pressure will reveal more than their bowling did.
NationPress
5 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many wickets did Tanmay Baloda take in the India U19 vs Australia U19 Youth Test?
Tanmay Baloda took 6 wickets for 32 runs in the first innings of the second Youth Test in Ahmedabad on 5 October. His spell was the primary reason Australia Under-19 were bowled out for 174.
What is the Day 1 scorecard of the India U19 vs Australia U19 second Youth Test?
Australia Under-19 were bowled out for 174 in 73 overs (Charlie Henderson 37, Neel Patel 31; Tanmay Baloda 6-32, Aayan Akram 2-45). India Under-19 ended the day at 38/2 in 15 overs, trailing by 136 runs.
Where is the India U19 vs Australia U19 second Youth Test being played?
The second Youth Test is being played at the Narendra Modi Stadium 'B' ground in Ahmedabad. Day One took place on 5 October.
Who are the not-out batters for India U19 at stumps on Day 1?
Kushagra Ojha (13 not out) and skipper Yashbardhan Chauhan (7 not out) were the unbeaten pair at stumps on Day One, with India at 38/2.
Which Australian batters top-scored in their first innings of the Youth Test?
Charlie Henderson top-scored with 37, while Neel Patel contributed 31. The pair were the main run-getters as Australia recovered from an early collapse at 9/2 to post 174.
