Truck Driver’s Son Steals Spotlight As India U19 Crush England With 442-Run Onslaught
Loughborough | June 25, 2025:
While India’s senior team stumbled to a 5-wicket loss in Leeds, the future of Indian cricket blazed bright in Loughborough. India’s U19 team decimated the England Young Lions with a jaw-dropping total of 442/6 in 50 overs, before sealing a commanding 231-run victory in the opening match of their tour.
And the star of the show? Not the IPL-hyped youngsters, but 18-year-old Harvansh Pangalia, son of a truck driver from Brampton, Canada, and a native of Gandhidham in Gujarat.
Harvansh, a wicketkeeper-batter, played the innings of his life, smashing 103 not out off just 52 balls, laced with 8 fours and 9 sixes. His explosive finish helped India push past the 400-run mark, setting a total rarely seen at this level of youth cricket.
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The century was a proud moment for the Neelkanth Cricket Academy, where Harvansh trained under coach Nakul Ayachi, and a testament to his family’s sacrifices — especially his father, who drives a truck in Canada to support his son’s dream.
Despite the win, the two biggest names in the squad — Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, both IPL 2025 breakout players — failed to deliver.
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Their collective effort ensured England were staring at a mountain — and the bowlers made sure they never climbed it.
India’s bowlers backed up the batting blitz with an all-round performance:
The English side crumbled under scoreboard pressure, handing India a dominant series opener.
From the dusty nets of Gandhidham to the lush grounds of England, Harvansh’s journey is nothing short of inspirational. With raw talent, relentless training, and a family’s unwavering belief, the young batter has announced himself on the international stage — not just as a standout performer, but as a story that embodies Indian cricket’s rising grassroots strength.
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