Abhigyan Kundu is storming social media after his record-breaking double century against Malaysia in the U19 Asia Cup 2025 fixture on Tuesday (December 16). The wicket-keeper batter became the first Indian to score a double hundred in Youth ODIs and more importantly, became the fastest-ever to a double ton in Youth ODIs.
Kundu ended with a stunning 209*(125) that included 17 fours and nine sixes as India powered their way to a massive total of 408 in their 50 overs. Kundu fell just seven short of the highest individual score in Youth ODIs on a day where he could do no wrong. The dashing batter set up a mammoth 209-run stand for the fourth wicket with Vedant Trivedi (90) to put India on track after early wickets.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (50 off 26) played a typical blinder upfront but Malaysia were able to get rid of the dangerman opener before he could make further dents. Trivedi did better but couldn't get to a deserving century. However, Kundu wasn't to be denied and the 17-year-old not only got to a hundred but also doubled up to set new records.
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Kundu is another entrant from Mumbai's historic school of cricket that has produced legends aplenty over the years. The left-hander made his U19 debut for India back in 2024 against Australia and hasn't looked back since. While he doesn't boast of a tall or huge frame, Kundu's power packs a punch.
Before the age of 13, Kundu had already hammered a mind-boggling 21,000 runs in Youth Cricket and by 2022, those figures shot up to an unprecedented 28000. With such a plethora of record-smashing performances, Kundu's selection to the U19 team was inevitable and it won't be long before he lands an IPL contract.