Vedant Trivedi’s Half-Century Fires India U19 to Dominance in Asia Cup Thriller vs Malaysia

India's Under-19 cricket team is on a roll at the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai, with young batter Vedant Trivedi emerging as a key performer in their latest Group A clash against Malaysia. On Tuesday at The Sevens Stadium, Trivedi smashed a crucial fifty, partnering with teammates to propel India forward after an early wobble.

Sent in to bat, India lost captain Ayush Mhatre (14) and Vihaan Malhotra (7) cheaply, slipping to 47/2 in the first five overs. Enter Vedant Trivedi, who steadied the ship alongside opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The duo forged a brisk 40-run stand, with Suryavanshi blazing to a rapid fifty off 25 balls—featuring three sixes and five fours—before falling to a stunning catch in the 11th over.[2]

Trivedi carried on the momentum, reaching his own half-century as India built a century partnership lower down. Abhigyan Kundu also notched a fifty, putting India at 3-down and 'on fire' against Malaysia, who have struggled in the tournament, getting thumped by Pakistan (bowled out for 48) and falling short against UAE.[1][4]

This performance comes after India's big wins over UAE (where Suryavanshi scored 171 off 95) and arch-rivals Pakistan, securing semifinal qualification with a game to spare. Against Pakistan, Trivedi had a brief stay, dismissed for 7 off a spectacular diving catch by Ahmed Hussain at backward point in the 20th over, as India reached 113/4.[3]

Vedant Trivedi, part of India's unchanged XI including Ayush Mhatre (c), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, and wicketkeeper Abhigyan Kundu, is proving his mettle in high-pressure scenarios. With Malaysia playing for pride, Trivedi's knock underscores India's depth and intent to top Group A unbeaten.[4]

Fans in India are buzzing about these teenage sensations, with Suryavanshi and Trivedi symbolizing the next generation of Indian cricket talent dominating the Asian stage.