Young Indian batter Ayush Mhatre has been dazzling in England. After scoring a commendable century against England U-19 in the first Youth Test, the India U-19 skipper followed with a second consecutive hundred on Wednesday. The fourth day of the second Youth Test saw Mahtre anchoring India’s mammoth chase of 355 with a ferocious 64-ball hundred. Mhatre’s fireworks lit up the County Ground in Chelmsford after rising star Vaibhav Suryavanshi bagged a golden duck. After a composed 102 in the last game’s first innings, the Indian skipper brought up his second consecutive hundred with a strike rate over 155. His knock gave the colossal chase a much-needed push with his fiery knock, but unfortunately, he fell for 126 off Ralphie Albert’s bowling. India were 217 for 3, needing 138 more to win with 7 more batters left. The social media was abuzz with surprised reactions as the netizens heaped praise on the 19-year-old batter. Century off just 64 balls for Captain Ayush Mhatre ? pic.twitter.com/BA1oalh4po — ? (@StanMSD) July 23, 2025 What a knock! ?? ⁰Take a bow, Ayush Mhatre – 18 years old, leading from the front with a magnificent 100 off just 64 balls against England U19! ??? ⁰Pure class, fearless intent, and real leadership. A captain’s innings through and through. pic.twitter.com/YIF4CA3xvs — Brevis (@BraveStorm17) July 23, 2025 Ayush Mhatre smashed 64 balls Century chasing 354 ??#AyushMhatre #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/kt5Nf8yKas — WhistlePodu Army ® – CSK Fan Club (@CSKFansOfficial) July 23, 2025 Ayush Mhatre smashed a 64 balls Hundred in the 4rth inning chase. ? pic.twitter.com/yMwyOASjjV — Varun Giri (@Varungiri0) July 23, 2025 64 ball century for Ayush Mhatre in the unofficial test match against England. What a player. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/YvQg2KrMWc — Yash (@yxshwsingh) July 23, 2025 WHAT AN INNINGS BY 18 YEARS OLD AYUSH MHATRE. 🫡 He smashed 129 runs from 80 balls in red ball Cricket for India U19 against England U19 while chasing 355 runs. – Ayush Mhatre, A star in Making..!!! pic.twitter.com/6hcIV77CKt — Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) July 23, 2025 He is young, but his game speaks like a veteran.2 back to back centuries in 2 matches isn’t everyone’s cup of until you’re Ayush Mhatre.He is writing history before even turning the page. pic.twitter.com/mKSt0ArRu4 — Chiku.♡ (@Chiku_Tweetz) July 23, 2025 India U-19 started Day 3 strongly, but left-arm spinner Ralphie Albert quickly changed the game’s course. Despite Vihaan Malhotra’s impressive hundred, England ended the day in a commanding position in the second Youth Test on Tuesday. Malhotra scored an elegant 120 off just 123 balls, and together with Ayush Mhatre, who contributed a solid 80, gave India a good start. Beginning the day at 51 for 1, the pair built a 133-run partnership in just over 24 overs. At 170 for 1, India seemed poised to take a substantial lead. However, the momentum shifted when Mhatre was dismissed. Albert then dominated, taking 6 for 53, as India collapsed from 170 for 1 to 279 all out, losing their last six wickets for just 37 runs. Harvansh Panglia tried to stabilise the innings with a 28-run knock, sharing a 61-run partnership with Malhotra, but it wasn’t enough. India conceded a 30-run first-innings lead. England batted confidently, reaching 93 for no loss by the end of the day, increasing their overall lead to 123 runs. Openers Adam Thomas (50*) and BJ Dawkins (42*) remained unbeaten at stumps, putting England in control heading into Day 4.