India U19 Outclass New Zealand U19 by 7 Wickets (DLS) at ICC U19 World Cup 2026
Summary: India Under-19 delivered a statement win at the ICC U19 World Cup 2026, defeating New Zealand U19 by 7 wickets via DLS method in Bulawayo. A fiery four-wicket haul from RS Ambrish and an explosive captain’s knock by Ayush Mhatre sealed a dominant victory for the Young Men in Blue.
After being put into bat, New Zealand U19 struggled to build momentum as Indian bowlers struck early and never let the pressure ease. The Kiwi side was bundled out for 135 in 36.2 overs, with wickets falling at crucial intervals.
Top scorers for New Zealand U19:
Despite some resistance lower down the order, New Zealand never looked settled against India’s disciplined line and length.
India’s bowling attack delivered a near-perfect performance, led by RS Ambrish, whose ability to swing the ball and hit the right lengths proved decisive.
India U19 Bowling Figures:
Ambrish’s four-wicket haul not only restricted New Zealand to a modest total but also earned him the Player of the Match honour.
Rain interruptions brought the DLS method into play, revising India’s target. The Indian batters responded with intent and confidence, racing to 130/3 in just 13.3 overs at an impressive run rate of 9.63.
India U19 Batting Highlights:
Mhatre’s innings, packed with clean hitting and fearless strokeplay, underlined his growing stature as a leader in this World Cup.
This commanding win strengthens India U19’s position in Group B and builds strong momentum heading into the Super Six stage of the tournament.
Japan U19 defeated Tanzania U19 by 9 wickets
Player of the Match: Nihar Parmar
Performance: 53* and 4/0
Q1. Who won the India U19 vs NZ U19 match yesterday?
👉 India U19 won by 7 wickets using the DLS method.
Q2. Who was Player of the Match?
👉 RS Ambrish for his 4-wicket haul.
Q3. How many runs did Ayush Mhatre score?
👉 53 runs off 27 balls.
Q4. Where was the match played?
👉 Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
Match Details at a Glance
- Match: India U19 vs New Zealand U19
- Tournament: ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- Toss: India U19 won, elected to bowl
- Result: India U19 won by 7 wickets (DLS Method)
- Player of the Match: RS Ambrish (India)
New Zealand U19 Batting: Indian Bowlers Set the Tone Early
After being put into bat, New Zealand U19 struggled to build momentum as Indian bowlers struck early and never let the pressure ease. The Kiwi side was bundled out for 135 in 36.2 overs, with wickets falling at crucial intervals.
Top scorers for New Zealand U19:
- Callum Samson: 37* (48 balls)
- Selwin Sanjay: 28 (30)
- Jacob Cotter: 23 (47)
Despite some resistance lower down the order, New Zealand never looked settled against India’s disciplined line and length.
RS Ambrish’s Spell Breaks the Backbone of NZ U19
India’s bowling attack delivered a near-perfect performance, led by RS Ambrish, whose ability to swing the ball and hit the right lengths proved decisive.
India U19 Bowling Figures:
- RS Ambrish: 8–1–29–4
- Henil Patel: 7.2–1–23–3
- Khilan Patel: 7–1–26–1
- Mohamed Enaan: 7–0–26–1
Ambrish’s four-wicket haul not only restricted New Zealand to a modest total but also earned him the Player of the Match honour.
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| RS Ambrish-Player of the Match |
Revised Chase, Same Dominance: Mhatre Leads from the Front
Rain interruptions brought the DLS method into play, revising India’s target. The Indian batters responded with intent and confidence, racing to 130/3 in just 13.3 overs at an impressive run rate of 9.63.
India U19 Batting Highlights:
- Ayush Mhatre (c): 53 off 27 balls
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 40 off 23
- Vihaan Malhotra: 17*
- Vedant Trivedi: 13*
Mhatre’s innings, packed with clean hitting and fearless strokeplay, underlined his growing stature as a leader in this World Cup.
Tactical Takeaways from the Match
- India’s bowling depth continues to be a major strength
- Captain Ayush Mhatre showing maturity and match awareness
- High run rate boosts India’s Net Run Rate (NRR)
- Fielding intensity remained sharp throughout
Group B Impact & Road Ahead
This commanding win strengthens India U19’s position in Group B and builds strong momentum heading into the Super Six stage of the tournament.
India U19 – Next Match Schedule
- Match: India U19 vs Zimbabwe U19
- Stage: Super Six – Group 2 (B & C)
- Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- Time: 1:00 PM Local | 7:30 AM GMT
Other Result from the Tournament
Japan U19 defeated Tanzania U19 by 9 wickets
Player of the Match: Nihar Parmar
Performance: 53* and 4/0
FAQs
Q1. Who won the India U19 vs NZ U19 match yesterday?
👉 India U19 won by 7 wickets using the DLS method.
Q2. Who was Player of the Match?
👉 RS Ambrish for his 4-wicket haul.
Q3. How many runs did Ayush Mhatre score?
👉 53 runs off 27 balls.
Q4. Where was the match played?
👉 Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
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