IND U19 vs AUS U19: Deepesh Devendran takes fifer as Aussies collapse for 243 despite Steven Hogan's 246-ball 92

Pacer Deepesh Devendran claimed a five-wicket haul as Ayush Mhatre-led India Under-19 bowled out Australia Under-19 for 243 in 91.2 overs. The hosts suffered a collapse as the new ball was taken. From 206/5 in the 83rd over, they were bowled for 243, losing five wickets for just 37 runs. 

Steven Hogan digs his heels after early wickets

On Day 1 of the first Youth Test at Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane, Aussie skipper Will Malajczuk won the toss and opted to bat first. Devendran drew first blood with the wicket of Alex Turner in the sixth over. A few deliveries later, Kishan Kumar dismissed Alex Lee Young for a 22-ball 18. Skipper Malajczuk could not stay long at the crease and departed for a 45-ball 21 in the first session to Anmoljeet Singh. 

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At lunch, Australia were 105/3 after 32 overs. Steven Hogan continued to bat patiently. He reached his half-century from 140 balls. He shared a 65-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Zed Hollick. Khilan Patel broke the partnership. Hollick scored 38 runs from 94 balls. Wicketkeeper-batter Simon Budge tried to stitch a partnership but Devendran returned to remove him for a 46-ball 15 early in the third session. 

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Devendra, Kishan cause collapse

Once the new ball was taken, Devendran ended Steven Hogan's stay at the crease. The top-order missed out on a well-deserved hundred. He returned to the pavilion after facing 246 deliveries to score 92 runs. He hit eight fours in his knock. Kishan joined the party with wickets of Tom and John James. Devendran wrapped up the tail with scalps of Aryan Sharma and Thomas Paddington. The Australian side was bowled out for 243. 

Responsible knocks needed on Day 2 

On Day 2, Indian openers Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi will have their work cut out. The visitors have a chance to take huge lead after causing a collapse late into Day 1. It will be interesting to see what approach Suryavanshi takes in red-ball cricket. 

How Devendran fared on Australia tour before fifer with red ball

Before the first Youth Test, Devendran played just one game on the tour. In the third Youth ODI, he bowled five overs, conceded 18 runs but remained wicketless.