International Cricket in 2005 - Sri Lanka Under-19s in England

Sri Lanka Under-19s in England

See also: Sri Lanka Under-19s in England in 2005

Sri Lanka Under-19s toured England in July and August 2005. They played three "One Day Internationals" and three "Tests" against the England Under-19 side. However, these matches, despite being internationals, did not have first class status. The England Under-19s were completely dominant, winning two of three ODIs and three Tests, and the third of the ODIs was declared a no result due to rain. The Sri Lankans performed well in patches, but never consistently, too often relying on the one big partnership to carry them to respectable scores. Meanwhile, England had many stand-out players, but skipper Varun Chopra - who made three fifties and was never dismissed for anything below 27 - and all-rounders Tom Smith and Moeen Ali stood out in the Test series. Fast bowler Stuart Broad also impressed in the four matches he played, taking 9 ODI wickets at a bowling average of 8.00, and five Test wickets at an average of 11.60. However, his absence during the last two Tests did not stop England.

Sri Lanka youth tour of England in 2005. U–19 Test match length: 4 days. U–19 Test series result: England U-19 won 3–0. U–19 ODI series result: England U–19 won 2–0.

No.	Date	Home captain	Away captain	Venue	Result
U-19 One-Day International Series
OD 1	26 Jul 2005	Varun Chopra	Angelo Mathews	New Road	ENG U19 by 8 wkts
OD 2	28 Jul 2005	Varun Chopra	Angelo Mathews	Old Trafford	NO RESULT
OD 3	29 Jul 2005	Varun Chopra	Angelo Mathews	Old Trafford	ENG U19 by 7 wkts
Under-19 Test Series
Test 1	3,4,5,6 Aug 2005	Varun Chopra	Angelo Mathews	Shenley, Hertfordshire	ENG U19 by 220 runs
Test 2	9,10,11,12 Aug 2005	Varun Chopra	Angelo Mathews	Scarborough	ENG U19 by 183 runs
Test 3	15,16,17 Aug 2005	Varun Chopra	Angelo Mathews	Headingley	ENG U19 by 179 runs