India U19 Dominate USA U19 by 6 Wickets in ICC U19 World Cup 2026 Opener
Match Snapshot:
- Match: USA U19 vs India U19, Group A – 1st Match
- Tournament: ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026
- Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- Result: India U19 won by 6 wickets (DLS method)
- Player of the Match: Henil Patel (5/16)
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India U19 vs USA U19: Match Overview – ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026
Bulawayo: The India Under-19 cricket team opened their ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 journey with a dominant performance, defeating USA Under-19 by 6 wickets in a rain-affected Group A encounter at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, on Wednesday.
Winning the toss, India opted to bowl first – a decision that proved spot on as their bowlers, led by Henil Patel, dismantled the USA batting lineup with discipline and control.
USA U19 Struggle Against India’s Bowling Firepower
USA U19 were bowled out for 107 runs in 35.2 overs, never quite recovering from early breakthroughs.
Henil Patel delivered a sensational spell, picking up 5 wickets for just 16 runs, consistently troubling the batters with accuracy and movement. His performance broke the backbone of the USA innings and earned him a well-deserved Player of the Match award.
Nitish Sudini (36 off 52) showed resistance, while Adnit Jhamb (18) and Sahil Garg (16) chipped in, but regular wickets prevented any substantial partnerships.
USA U19 Batting Highlights
- Nitish Sudini – 36 (52)
- Adnit Jhamb – 18 (41)
- Sahil Garg – 16 (28)
India U19 Bowling Standouts
- Henil Patel: 5/16 (7 overs)
- Deepesh Devendran: 1/19
- RS Ambrish: 1/14
- Khilan Patel: 1/27
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 1/2
Rain Intervention & Revised Target
Rain interrupted play during the second innings, resulting in a DLS-adjusted target of 96 runs from 37 overs for India U19. However, the reduced target only made India’s intent clearer – to finish the game quickly and safely.
India U19 Chase: Calm Under Pressure
India lost a couple of early wickets but never looked under threat.
Abhigyan Kundu, the wicketkeeper-batter, played a mature and responsible knock, remaining unbeaten on 42 off 41 balls, guiding India home with confidence. He was well supported by Vihaan Malhotra (18) and skipper Ayush Mhatre (19).
India comfortably reached 99/4 in 17.2 overs, sealing the victory with plenty of overs to spare.
India U19 Batting Highlights
- Abhigyan Kundu* – 42 (41)
- Ayush Mhatre – 19 (19)
- Vihaan Malhotra – 18 (17)
- Player of the Match - Henil Patel (India U19)
For his outstanding five-wicket haul that set up India’s first win of the tournament.
What This Win Means for India U19
- Strong net run rate boost
- Early Group A momentum
- Bowling unit shows depth & variety
- Middle order proves calm under DLS pressure
India will take confidence from this all-round performance as tougher group-stage challenges lie ahead.
Other ICC U19 World Cup 2026 Match Updates
- ZIM U19 vs SCO U19: Match abandoned due to rain
- TAN U19 vs WI U19: West Indies U19 won by 5 wickets
Today’s ICC U19 World Cup Matches
- Pakistan U19 vs England U19 – Harare
- Australia U19 vs Ireland U19 – Windhoek
- Afghanistan U19 vs South Africa U19 – Windhoek
All matches start at 9:30 AM local time
FAQs
Q1. Who won the USA U19 vs India U19 match?
India U19 won by 6 wickets using the DLS method.
Q2. Who was Player of the Match?
Henil Patel for his 5-wicket haul.
Q3. Where was the match played?
Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Q4. What was India’s target after DLS?
96 runs in 37 overs.
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