India’s wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu scripted history in the ongoing Under-19 Asia Cup 2025. Against Malaysia, Kundu became the first India batter to score a double century at Under-19 level. Kundu reached his double ton with a six. He reached the milestone off just 121 deliveries.
The previous record for highest score for India in Under-19 ODIs belonged to former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu. In 2022, Rayudu scored an unbeaten 177 from 114 balls against England Under-19.South Africa's Jorich Van Schalkwyk holds the record for highest score in Under-19 ODIs. He scored 215 runs from 153 balls, including 19 fours and six sixes, against Zimbabwe in July 25, 2025. Also, Bangladesh's Soumya Sarkar had scored 209 against Qatar in Under-19 Asia Cup 2012.
Batting at no.5, Kundu scored 209 runs from 125 balls, including 17 fours and nine sixes. He helped India post 408/7.
Earlier, Suryavanshi contributed with a 26-ball fifty. He was dismissed by Muhammad Akram. Kundu arrived at the crease in the 11th over. He shared a 209-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Vedant Trivedi. Batting at no.4, Trivedi score 90 runs from 106 deliveries, including seven fours.
Kundu's phenomenal acceleration
Kundu reached his fifty from 44 balls in the 23rd over. He took 36 more deliveries to reach his hundred. Despite Trivedi's wicket, Kundu continued to accelerate in the slog overs. He completed his 150 from 106 deliveries. In the 48th over, he hit Akram for a four and three consecutive sixes. In the penultimate over, he reached his double ton from 121 balls, just 15 more after reaching 150.
# Record Alert: Abhigyan Kundu Smashes First-Ever Double Century by an Indian in Under-19 ODIs
**December 16, 2025**
In a breathtaking display of batting prowess, 17-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu etched his name into Indian cricket history by becoming the first Indian to score a double century in Under-19 One-Day Internationals (ODIs). His unbeaten 209 off just 125 balls powered India U19 to a mammoth 408/7 against Malaysia in their Group A clash at the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai.
Kundu's masterful innings, studded with 17 fours and 9 sixes, not only shattered Ambati Rayudu's 23-year-old record of 177* (set in 2002 against England) but also marked only the second double ton in Youth ODI history—trailing South Africa's Jorich Van Schalkwyk's 215 against Zimbabwe earlier this year.
### The Innings Breakdown
Malaysia won the toss and elected to field, but India's innings exploded after an early wobble at 87/3. Kundu, walking in at No. 5, anchored the innings with maturity beyond his years. He forged a crucial 209-run partnership with Vedant Trivedi (90 off 106) for the fourth wicket, before accelerating in the death overs with an 87-run stand off just 36 balls alongside Kanishk Chouhan.
Key milestones:
- Fifty: 44 balls
- Century: 80 balls
- Double century: 121 balls (with a six!)
Vaibhav Suryavanshi chipped in with a quickfire 50, continuing his rich vein of form after his 171 against UAE earlier in the tournament.
In response, Malaysia crumbled to 93 all out in 32.1 overs, with Deepesh Devendran claiming a five-wicket haul (5/22). India secured a colossal 315-run victory—their second-largest margin in Youth ODIs—topping Group A with three wins from three and advancing to the semifinals.
### Who is Abhigyan Kundu?
The left-handed wicketkeeper-batter from Bengal has been a rising star in India's youth setup. Earlier this year, during India's tour of Australia, he played pivotal unbeaten knocks, including an 87* off 74 balls in a successful chase and contributions in the series win.
His journey began early, training rigorously under coach Chetan Jadhav. Despite the IPL 2026 mini-auction happening on the same day, Kundu was not in the player list—meaning his exploits won't immediately translate to franchise bids, but they've certainly put selectors and scouts on notice.
### A New Era for Indian Youth Batting
This Asia Cup has been a showcase of India's batting depth: Suryavanshi's blistering hundreds and now Kundu's record-breaking double ton signal an exciting pipeline of talent. As India eyes another U19 title, performances like these remind us why the junior level is often called the cradle of future stars.
Congratulations to Abhigyan Kundu on a truly historic feat—one that will inspire generations of young cricketers!
*Sources: ESPNcricinfo, Times of India, Sportstar, Hindustan Times, NDTV Sports, and other leading cricket outlets.*
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