India U19 vs USA U19 ICC U19 World Cup 2026 Highlights
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ICC U-19 World Cup 2026: Henil Patel’s Fifer and Kundu’s Calm Finish Guide India to Victory Against USA
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe: Defending champions India kicked off their ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing 6-wicket victory (via DLS method) over the USA at the Queens Sports Club. While the rain caused a brief scare and revised the target, the young "Men in Blue" showed immense composure to secure their first points of the tournament.
Match Highlights: Henil Patel Rips Through USA
Opting to bowl first in overcast conditions, India’s right-arm pacer Henil Patel turned out to be the chief architect of the USA’s downfall. Patel's lethal opening spell saw him claim two wickets in a single over, leaving the American side reeling at 35/4. Despite a fighting 36 from Nitish Sudini, the USA were bundled out for just 107 in 35.2 overs.
The Chase: Rain Delay and Kundu’s Heroics
Following a heavy downpour, India’s target was revised to 96 runs in 37 overs under the DLS method. India had a shaky start, losing early wickets including captain Ayush Mhatre and the young prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi. However, wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu anchored the chase with an unbeaten 42 off 41 balls, sealing the win with a massive six over long-on in the 18th over.
Full Scorecard
USA U-19 Innings
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Amrinder Gill | c Malhotra b Henil Patel | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Sahil Garg | c Henil b Deepesh Devendran | 16 | 28 | 1 | 0 |
| Arjun Mahesh (wk) | c Ambrish b Henil Patel | 16 | 29 | 2 | 0 |
| Utkarsh Srivastava (c) | b Henil Patel | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Nitish Sudini | c Khilan b Suryavanshi | 36 | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Extras (lb 4, w 1) | 5 | ||||
| Total | All Out (35.2 Overs) | 107 |
India Bowling: Henil Patel 5/16 (7.2 overs), Deepesh Devendran 1/14, RS Ambrish 1/12.
India U-19 Innings (Revised Target: 96)
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | b Ritvik Appidi | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Ayush Mhatre (c) | b Rishabh Shimpi | 19 | 19 | 4 | 0 |
| Vedant Trivedi | c Gill b Ritvik Appidi | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Abhigyan Kundu (wk) | Not Out | 42 | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Vihaan Malhotra | c Garg b Srivastava | 18 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| Kanishk Chouhan | Not Out | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 99/4 (17.2 Overs) |
USA Bowling: Ritvik Appidi 2/24, Utkarsh Srivastava 1/10.
Key Player Profiles
Henil Patel (Player of the Match): The star of the day. His career-best Youth ODI figures of 5/16 showcased his ability to swing the ball both ways. His double-wicket maiden broke the momentum of the USA's middle order.
Abhigyan Kundu: Known for his aggressive yet stable batting, Kundu proved why he is the backbone of the middle order. His unbeaten 42 came at a strike rate of over 100, ensuring the DLS par score was never a concern.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: At just 14 years old, Suryavanshi is the youngest player in the tournament history. Although he fell early in this match, he remains a "one to watch" for his record-breaking domestic form.
Nitish Sudini (USA): The lone warrior for the United States. His 36 runs provided some respectability to the total and showed great technique against India’s spin attack.
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