Dubai — In a defining moment for Indian youth cricket, 17-year-old Abhigyan Abhishek Kundu smashed an unbeaten double century in the ACC U-19 Asia Cup 2025, becoming the first Indian batter to achieve this feat in Youth ODIs and setting a new standard in the tournament’s history.
Coming in to bat at No. 5 during India’s Group A clash against Malaysia at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai, Kundu unleashed a breathtaking innings of 209 not out off just 125 deliveries. His remarkable knock featured 17 fours and nine sixes, helping India post a mammoth 408/7 total against the visitors.
Kundu’s blistering performance not only made headlines internationally but also blew up social media and cricket forums, with fans and experts hailing him as a future star of Indian cricket. The left-handed batter reached his double century in just 121 balls, making him the fastest double centurion in Youth ODI history, second only to South African Jorich van Schalkwyk’s 215.
The historic knock overshadowed other moments of the game, though India got early momentum from Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s rapid 50 off 26 balls and a strong 90-run contribution from Vedant Trivedi. A commanding bowling display from Deepesh Devendran (5/22) then wrapped up Malaysia’s innings for 93, sealing a stunning 315-run victory for India.
This monumental performance comes amid a flurry of cricket action globally, whether you’re following thrilling domestic leagues like the BBL where matches such as Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes keep fans on the edge of their seats, or watching emerging talents in youth tournaments around the world, cricket lovers have much to celebrate.
With this landmark achievement in the U-19 Asia Cup, Abhigyan Kundu cements his place among the brightest young talents in Indian cricket and sets high expectations for his future on the international stage.
