Match Overview
India Under-19 began their ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing win over the USA Under-19 in a rain-affected match. Played at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, India showcased their bowling strength and calm batting approach to secure a comfortable six-wicket victory under the DLS method.
The match saw disciplined bowling from India, followed by a composed chase despite rain interruptions.
Match Summary
| Match | India U19 vs USA U19 |
| Tournament | ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 |
| Venue | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo |
| Result | India U19 won by 6 wickets (DLS) |
| USA U19 Score | 107 all out (35.2 overs) |
| India U19 Score | 99/4 (17.2 overs, DLS target 96) |
| Player of the Match | Henil Patel |
USA U19 Innings
107 all out (35.2 overs)
USA U19 struggled to handle India’s disciplined bowling attack and failed to build meaningful partnerships. Wickets fell at regular intervals, preventing the USA side from posting a competitive total.
USA U19 Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs |
| Nitish Sudini | 36 |
| Others | Failed to cross 20 |
India U19 Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Henil Patel | 7 | 16 | 5 |
| Ritvik Appidi | 5 | 24 | 2 |
| Utkarsh Srivastava | 4 | 17 | 1 |
Henil Patel delivered a match-winning spell, ripping through the USA batting lineup and setting the tone early in the contest.
India U19 Innings
99/4 in 17.2 overs (Target: 96 via DLS)
Chasing a revised target due to rain interruptions, India U19 lost a few early wickets but never looked under pressure. The middle order showed maturity and composure, guiding the team to victory with plenty of overs remaining.
India U19 Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| Abhigyan Kundu | 42 | 41 |
| Ayush Mhatre | 19 | 19 |
| Vihaan Malhotra | 18 | 17 |
Phase-Wise Match Analysis
- Powerplay: India’s bowlers exploited the conditions and picked up early wickets.
- Middle Overs: Henil Patel’s spell ensured the USA never recovered.
- Chase Phase: India batted patiently, focusing on strike rotation rather than aggression.
Player of the Match
Henil Patel (India U19)
Henil Patel was awarded Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance of 5 wickets for 16 runs, which completely dismantled the USA batting lineup.
What This Result Means
- India U19 start their World Cup campaign with a dominant win
- USA U19 will need to regroup after a tough opening match
- India gained early momentum in the group stage
What’s Next
India U19 will look to build on this winning start in their upcoming group matches, while USA U19 aim to bounce back and stay competitive in the tournament.
