India’s young wicketkeeper Abhigyan Kundu played an amazing innings at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai on December 16, 2025, scoring an unbeaten 209 runs off 125 balls against Malaysia in the U19 Asia Cup. The 17-year-old became the first Indian player to score 200 runs in Youth ODI cricket, helping India reach a huge total of 408/7.
Kundu’s brilliant performance included 17 fours and 9 sixes, showing great batting skills and confidence. His record-breaking knock gave India their second 400-plus score in the tournament, proving their strong form in Group A before the semifinals.
Kundu’s Historic 209 – First Indian Double-Century in Youth ODI
Abhigyan Kundu created history by becoming the first Indian to score 200 runs in a Youth ODI match. The 17-year-old wicketkeeper reached the milestone in style, hitting a six to bring up his double-century at The Sevens Stadium.
Kundu’s innings was a perfect mix of skill and power. With a strike rate of 167.20, he kept Malaysia’s bowlers under constant pressure. His journey included key milestones: a confident fifty, a well-paced century after 1 hour 17 minutes, a quick 150, and finally the unbeaten 209. This career-best performance showed why he is considered one of India’s brightest young talents in cricket.
Kundu-Trivedi Partnership Rescues India from 85/3
India was struggling at 85/3 after Vaibhav Suryavanshi got out for 50. Abhigyan Kundu and Vedant Trivedi then built a match-winning partnership of 209 runs to rescue the innings.
Trivedi played well for his 90 runs but missed his century by just 10 runs. The pair took India from 133/3 to 314/4, completely changing the game. Kundu then exploded in the death overs, hitting a 29-run over with back-to-back sixes. This powerful finish helped India cross the 400-run mark and take full control of the match.
India Stay Unbeaten, Ready for Semifinals
Kundu’s amazing 209 helped India post their second 400-plus score in the tournament. The team had already reached the semifinals after beating UAE and Pakistan earlier.
This big win against Malaysia shows India’s strong form going into the knockout rounds. Captain Ayush Mhatre and his young team proved they can perform under pressure. With players like Kundu showing great talent, India looks like a top team to win the U19 Asia Cup 2025 title.
