The inaugural Youth ODI between India Under-19 and Australia Under-19 in Sydney was a witness to a stunning moment when Indian fielder Vihaan Malhotra made an incredible catch to send Australian opener Alex Turner back to the pavilion. The dismissal occurred on the very first ball of the innings, and the rest of the game was an action-packed affair. Upon winning the toss, Australia Under-19 decided to take the field first, hoping to capitalize on home conditions. The ploy, however, disintegrated right from the beginning as Indian fast bowler Kishan Kumar dismissed the first ball of the match. Bowling a questioning length outside off stump, Kishan got Turner's edge as the batter attempted to play in defensive mode. The ball went towards second slip, where Malhotra dived forward with seamers' speed reflexes to pull off a low catch. The wicket shocked the crowd and provided India with the dream start they had been craving. The excellence of the dismissal was in the anticipation and dedication of Malhotra. Standing at second slip, he quickly responded to the slight edge, moving low and forward to finish the catch inches above the grass. Commentators described it as one of the best catches that had been caught by a young player in years, and supporters on social media concurred. This kind of quick fielding has been the hallmark of India's Under-19 ranks, and Malhotra's athleticism underlined the pool of talent that was being produced from the junior ranks. Watch here: 1st ball, 1st wicket! You couldn’t have asked for a better way to start the tour for #IndiaU19! Watch AUS U19 🆚 IND U19 ▶️ 1st ODI LIVE NOW 👉 https://t.co/JE8yCo6aNO pic.twitter.com/NpaS2i4tKf — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 21, 2025 Also Read | Smriti Mandhana Blazes to Fastest ODI Ton by an Indian Australia’s struggles continue in the middle overs After the initial setback, Australia's batting line-up continued to struggle against India's well-disciplined bowling. At the end of 26 overs, the home side had scored only 88 runs at the loss of four wickets, indicating their inability to form partnerships. Indian bowlers were tight with their line, not letting the Australian batters settle. Continuous breakthroughs kept the pressure on the home side firmly, and India's call to bowl first already beginning to look justified. The Australia-India Under-19 series is being watched with bated breath by cricket fans everywhere, as it promises an introduction to the future faces of international cricket. Output in such encounters usually goes a long way in dictating young cricketers' fortunes, as a number of Under-19 graduates have turned out to be pillars in their senior national sides. For India, Malhotra's catch already made him the standout performer of the first half of the match, and Kumar's opening blow emphasized the strength of the bowling attack. Australia, in contrast, will require a desperation battle in the middle order to help them get to a competitive score and turn the game in their favor.