Youth Test: Sri Lanka U19 pile up 344 runs, India bowlers claim four wickets

The inaugural day of the unofficial youth Test saw Sri Lanka Under‑19 post 344 for 4 after 89 overs on Galle’s historic ground. Early setbacks were quickly smoothed over by a monumental double‑century from Senju Vekunagoda. India’s Under‑19 bowlers responded by taking four wickets, with contributions from Kavya Patel, Pranav Raghavendra and captain Yashwardhan Chauhan. Despite the wickets, the hosts remained in control, building a solid platform for the second innings.