Jaipur: Rajasthan’s rising cricket star Kushagra Ojha delivered a sensational unbeaten century to put India U-19 in a commanding position against Sri Lanka U-19 on the opening day of the second Youth Test in Colombo.
After India suffered a disastrous start and slumped to 0/2, the Jaipur batter held the innings together with a composed 103 off 177 balls*. Displaying maturity beyond his years, Ojha stitched together crucial partnerships with captain Yashbardhan Chauhan (78) and Manal Chauhan (55)*, helping India recover to 253/3 in 65 overs before bad light brought an early end to the day’s play.
Ojha’s century has not only rescued India from early trouble but has also reinforced his reputation as one of Rajasthan’s brightest young cricketing talents. With wickets in hand and a solid platform built, India will look to post a massive first-innings total when play resumes on Day 2
The first Youth Test of the series had ended in a draw, making Kushagra Ojha’s match-defining knock a significant boost for India’s hopes of clinching the series.
