India's U-19 team concluded their England tour with a disappointing seven-wicket loss in the final Youth ODI, despite having already secured the series. Young Vaibhav Suryavanshi, however, continued to impress with a fighting 33, following his earlier record-breaking century. England comfortably chased down India's total of 210, led by Ben Mayes' unbeaten 82, ending the series on a high note.
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