India U19 vs New Zealand U19 Highlights: IND beat NZ by seven wickets in rain-marred encounter

IND U19 vs NZ U19 Highlights (India Under-19 national cricket team vs New Zealand Under-19 national cricket team scorecard): RS Ambrish picked up three wickets as India bowled New Zealand out for just 135 in game reduced to 37 overs due to rain. Captain Ayush Mhatre then hit a half-century and India chased down the target with ease.

India's win against New Zealand will help Bangladesh qualify for the next stage. Image: ICC

IND U19 vs NZ U19 Highlights: India U19 have thrashed New Zealand U19 by seven wickets in the final group stage match of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup on Saturday in Bulawayo. India won the toss and opted field first but rain would consistently intervene and finally the game was shortened to 37 overs. New Zealand really struggled due to consistent breaks and India bowled them out for a paltry 135. RS Ambrish picked up three wickets for India. Chasing a small total, Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 40 while captain Ayush Mhatre hit 54 to help India scale down the target in just 13.3 overs. India are through to the Super 6 stage while New Zealand's journey is over.

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IND U19 vs NZ U19 Highlights: Follow India Under-19 national cricket team vs New Zealand Under-19 national cricket team scorecard from the IND vs NZ match at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, on Saturday (January 24).

January 24, 2026, 19:47:26 (IST)

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And that brings us to the close of play, with India U19 cruising to a comfortable victory. The tournament now shifts gears as we head into the Super Six stage of the 2026 World Cup. We have a massive double-header lined up for you on Sunday, January 25th, starting at 7.30 am GMT. Australia takes on South Africa, while the West Indies goes against Ireland. Do join us a bit early for the pre-match analysis and all the action. For now, it’s cheers and goodbye!

January 24, 2026, 19:47:03 (IST)

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Ayush Mhatre, the skipper of India Under-19, says that the plan was simple to go big as the ball was coming nicely on the bat. Adds that he played his natural game, and the bowlers were excellent. Ends by saying that the coaches have been excellent and the boys are confident as well.

January 24, 2026, 19:46:14 (IST)

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Tom Jones, the skipper of New Zealand Under-19, says that India played well and they have to take a lot of learnings from this game. Adds that the boys are getting better every day, and it was a disappointing loss. He says that they have games coming up, and they will look to perform better.

January 24, 2026, 19:41:17 (IST)

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R.S. Ambrish is the Player of the Match for his four-wicket haul. He says that they did a good job and Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi were excellent with the bat. He says that they had a plan to hit the top of off and it worked for him. He says that the fielding was sharp as well. Ends by saying that he will look to contribute with the bat as well and try to make it into the big team.

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January 24, 2026, 19:40:35 (IST)

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January 24, 2026, 19:40:20 (IST)

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What a performance to seal the group stage! Three wins from three games. India maintained their perfect record in Group B, securing a dominant victory to finish the group stage unbeaten. The bowlers set the tone early, strangling the opposition to set up a modest DLS target of 130. Despite an early hiccup with the loss of Aaron George, India’s chase was never in doubt. Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dismantled the attack with a high-octane partnership, both striking at over 150. While Vaibhav Sooryavanshi provided the initial spark, Ayush Mhatre anchored the chase with a commanding half-century, ensuring India crossed the line with ease.

January 24, 2026, 19:40:14 (IST)

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Earlier in the rain-truncated 37-over contest, New Zealand U-19 struggled to adapt to damp conditions, crumbling to an underwhelming 135 all out despite late resistance from Callum Samson and Selwin Sanjay. The Kiwi top order was dismantled by a disciplined Indian bowling attack, initiated by the probing seam movement of RS Ambrish and Henil Patel and sustained by the stifling spin trio of Khilan Patel, Kanishk Chouhan, and Mohammad Enaan. Backed by committed fielding on a soggy outfield, India U-19 capitalized on the loose shots of their opponents to deliver a commanding performance.

January 24, 2026, 19:39:57 (IST)

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It was a tough day at the office for the New Zealand bowling attack, as they struggled to find their rhythm and were put to the sword right from the first ball. While Mason Clarke, Jaskaran Sandhu, and Selwin Sanjay managed to break through with a wicket apiece, they simply couldn’t stem the flow of runs. They never truly looked like they could force a result.

January 24, 2026, 19:35:21 (IST)

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January 24, 2026, 19:33:38 (IST)

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What a performance to seal the group stage!

January 24, 2026, 19:32:33 (IST)

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13.3 – That will do! Quicker, on leg, Vedant Trivedi flicks it to backward square leg for a quick single. India Under-19 beat New Zealand Under-19 by 7 wickets!

January 24, 2026, 19:31:48 (IST)

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13.2 – Flatter, on leg, Vihaan Malhotra flicks it to square leg for a single.

January 24, 2026, 19:31:27 (IST)

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13.1 – Short, on off, Vihaan Malhotra punches it to point.

January 24, 2026, 19:31:43 (IST)

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13.2 – 1 run.

January 24, 2026, 19:31:24 (IST)

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13.1 – No run.

January 24, 2026, 19:30:35 (IST)

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12.6 – FOUR! Cheeky! Short, on off, Vedant Trivedi uses the pace of the ball and plays an uppercut over the keeper’s head for a boundary. India Under-19 are just 2 runs away now.

January 24, 2026, 19:29:41 (IST)

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12.5 – Short, on leg, Vihaan Malhotra tugs it over mid-wicket for a single.

January 24, 2026, 19:29:38 (IST)

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12.5 – 1 run.

January 24, 2026, 19:28:57 (IST)

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12.4 – FOUR! They are in a hurry! Back of a length, outside off, Vihaan Malhotra reaches out to it and slaps it powerfully through extra cover for a boundary.

January 24, 2026, 19:28:18 (IST)

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12.3 – Three runs! Short, on off, Vedant Trivedi pulls it through square leg. The fielder dives to his left near the fence and stops the boundary. The batters collect three runs.

January 24, 2026, 19:27:57 (IST)

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12.3 – 3 runs.

January 24, 2026, 19:27:51 (IST)

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12.2 – Short, on off, Vihaan Malhotra pulls it over mid-wicket. The fielder chases and flicks the ball in just before the ropes. The batters collect three runs. Just 14 needed now.

January 24, 2026, 19:26:20 (IST)

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12.1 – Much fuller, on off, Vihaan Malhotra pushes it to mid off.

January 24, 2026, 19:25:16 (IST)

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11.6 – Much fuller, on off, Vihaan Malhotra eases it to mid off for a single.

January 24, 2026, 19:24:44 (IST)

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11.5 – FOUR! Nicely played in the gap! A low full toss, on middle, Vihaan Malhotra moves forward and flicks it in the gao through mid-wicket for a boundary.

January 24, 2026, 19:24:08 (IST)

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11.4 – Quicker, on leg, Vedant Trivedi turns it to mid-wicket for a single.

January 24, 2026, 19:23:35 (IST)

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11.3 – Flighted up, on off, Vedant Trivedi blocks it to the left of the bowler.

January 24, 2026, 19:23:13 (IST)

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11.2 – Short, turning in, Vedant Trivedi tucks it to short mid-wicket.

January 24, 2026, 19:22:53 (IST)

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11.1 – Nice and full, on off, Vedant Trivedi digs it back to the bowler.

January 24, 2026, 19:21:38 (IST)

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10.6 – Back of a length, on off, Vedant Trivedi eases it to mid off for a single.

January 24, 2026, 19:21:07 (IST)

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10.5 – Bumper again, outside off, Vedant Trivedi leaves it again.

January 24, 2026, 19:20:18 (IST)

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10.4 – Short, outside off, Vedant Trivedi leaves it alone.

January 24, 2026, 19:19:40 (IST)

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10.3 – Nice and full, outside off, Vihaan Malhotra tries to drive it but edges it to third man for a single.

January 24, 2026, 19:19:34 (IST)

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10.3 – 1 run.

January 24, 2026, 19:18:34 (IST)

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10.2 – Short again, on off, Vedant Trivedi taps it to cover for a quick single.

January 24, 2026, 19:17:47 (IST)

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10.1 – Back of a length, outside off, Vihaan Malhotra fends it to backward point for a single.

January 24, 2026, 19:17:38 (IST)

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10.1 – 1 run.

January 24, 2026, 19:16:39 (IST)

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9.6 – Pushes it full and on leg, Vedant Trivedi flicks it through square leg for a couple of runs.

January 24, 2026, 19:16:25 (IST)

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Vedant Trivedi is the next batter in.

January 24, 2026, 19:15:37 (IST)

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9.5 – OUT! TAKEN! Ayush Mhatre falls but he has done the job for his team! Straighter delivery from Sanjay, fuller and around off, Mhatre tries to slog-sweep but balloons it up in the sky. Flynn Morey from deep square leg runs in and takes it.

India U19 vs New Zealand U19 LIVE Score: The group stage of the ICC U19 World Cup 2026 comes to an end today as five-time champions India U19 face New Zealand U19 in Match 24 at the Queens Park Stadium in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The match carries different importance for the two sides, with New Zealand needing a win to stay alive in the tournament, while India aim to finish the group stage unbeaten.

India have already secured a place at the top of the Group B points table, but a third straight win will give them confidence and early momentum heading into the Super 6 stage. The conditions in Bulawayo are expected to be good for cricket, and both teams will be eager to put in a strong performance.

All eyes will be on India’s opening pair of Vaibhav Suryavanshi and captain Ayush Mhatre. Both batters will be keen to make a statement in India’s final group match after not showing their full potential in the first two games.

India U19 Squad: Ayush Mhatre(c), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhigyan Kundu(w), Harvansh Pangalia, Kanishk Chouhan, RS Ambrish, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Udhav Mohan, Kishan Kumar Singh, Aaron George, Mohamed Enaan

New Zealand U19 Squad: Aryan Mann, Hugo Bogue, Tom Jones(c), Snehith Reddy, Marco Alpe(w), Jacob Cotter, Jaskaran Sandhu, Callum Samson, Flynn Morey, Selwin Sanjay, Mason Clarke, Harry Burns, Brandon Matzopoulos, Hunter Shore, Harry Waite, Luke Harrison

India U19 vs New Zealand U19 Highlights: IND beat NZ by seven wickets in rain-marred encounter

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