Abhigyan Kundu is an Indian Under-19 wicketkeeper-batter who plays for Mumbai at the state level. He was born on April 30, 2008, and is a left-handed batter.
He made headlines in the Under-19 Asia Cup in Dubai when he scored 209 runs not out against Malaysia. He scored these runs from 125 balls. He reached his double century in 121 balls, which is the fastest double hundred in Under-19 ODI history. In that innings, he hit 17 fours and nine sixes.
Kundu’s score of 209 is the highest by an Indian in Under-19 ODIs, surpassing Ambati Rayudu’s previous record of 177*. It is also the second-highest individual score in Under-19 ODI history, behind South Africa’s Jorich van Schalkwyk’s 215.
In the same match, Kundu shared a 209-run partnership with Vedant Trivedi and powered India to 408 for 7. He walked in after the dismissal of Vaibhav Suryavanshi and dominated the innings from the start.
Earlier in the tournament, Kundu scored 22 against Pakistan and 32 not out against UAE, while also contributing behind the stumps as a wicketkeeper.
Abhigyan Kundu Records and Achievements
Abhigyan Kundu scored an unbeaten 209 off 125 balls to lead India Under-19s to a massive 315-run win over Malaysia in the Under-19 Asia Cup match in Dubai. Coming in at No. 5 in the 11th over, the wicketkeeper-batter batted through the innings as India posted 408 for 7.
Kundu shared a crucial 209-run fourth-wicket partnership with Vedant Trivedi, who made 90 off 106 balls. Vaibhav Suryavanshi provided early momentum with a 26-ball fifty, while Kundu accelerated late, scoring 81 runs in the final ten overs to push India past 400.
Abhigyan Kundu Career Stats
Abhigyan Kundu has played 4 Youth Test matches between 2024 and 2025. He batted in 7 innings, scored 247 runs, and was dismissed every time. His highest score is 90, with a batting average of 35.28 and a strike rate of 78.66. He has not scored a century but has two fifties, hitting 26 fours and 5 sixes.
Kundu has played 10 Youth ODIs between 2024 and 2025. He has batted in 10 innings and remained not out 4 times. He has scored a total of 391 runs, with a highest score of 87 not out. His batting average stands at 65.16, and he has faced 368 balls at a strike rate of 106.25. He has not scored a century but has three half-centuries, with no ducks.
| Format | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | 100s | 50s | Fours | Sixes |
| Youth Tests | 7 | 247 | 90 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 5 |
| Youth ODIs | 10 | 391 | 87* | 0 | 3 | 39 | 10 |
Abhigyan Kundu Personal Life
Abhigyan Kundu was born on April 30, 2008, and grew up in Mumbai. His father, Abhishek Kundu, works with Tata Consultancy Services. He started playing cricket at the age of five and trained under coach Chetan Jadhav at the Avinash Salvi Foundation. During his early years, he reportedly faced between 5,000 and 10,000 deliveries a day.
When Kundu was only 13 years old, he had already scored more than 21,000 runs and hit 70 centuries in age-group cricket. By 2022, he had amassed 28,000 runs with 93 hundreds, earning him a spot in the India Book of Records as the world’s top run scorer in the Under-16 division.
Kundu admires MS Dhoni for leadership and wicketkeeping, but he looks up to Virender Sehwag, Brian Lara, and Sachin Tendulkar for batting inspiration. He has also served as vice-captain of the India Under-19 team.
FAQs
Q. Which state does Abhigyan Kundu come from?
A. U-19 sensation Abhigyan Kundu comes from Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Q. Who is Abhigyan Kundu?
A. Abhigyan Kundu, an Indian Under-19 wicketkeeper and batter, plays for Mumbai.
Q. Is Abhigyan Kundu included in the IPL 2026 auction?
A. No, Abhigyan Kundu is not included in the IPL 2026 auction. He scored 209 not out in the Under-19 Asia Cup.
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