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USA U19 vs India U19 Highlights, U19 World Cup 2026: Five-star Henil Patel sets up India's six-wicket win

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USA U19 vs India U19 Highlights, U19 World Cup 2026: Five-star Henil Patel sets up India's six-wicket win

FirstCricket Staff • January 15, 2026, 20:30:53 IST

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USA U19 vs India U19 Highlights (United states under-19 cricket team vs India national under-19 cricket team scorecard): Abhigyan Kundu finished the match with a six and his 42 not out took India to a six-wicket victory after Henil Patel starred with a five-wicket haul.

USA U19 vs India U19 Highlights, U19 World Cup 2026: Five-star Henil Patel sets up India's six-wicket win

India have started their U19 World Cup with a solid win over USA. X/ICC

India U19 vs USA U19 Highlights, U19 World Cup: India have started their campaign at the U19 World Cup 2026 with a solid six-wicket win in their Group A opener on Thursday (15 January) at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Medium pacer Henil Patel was the star of the show for India with a five-wicket haul to his name. He gave away just 16 runs and took five wickets. USA were bowled out for 107 but India's target was reduced just a few overs into their chase to 96 due to lot of time being lost because of rain. Abhigyan Kundu smashed a quick 42 not out to take India home.

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India U19 vs USA U19 Highlights, U19 World Cup: Follow scorecard from United states under-19 cricket team vs India national under-19 cricket team match.

January 15, 2026, 20:30:53 (IST)

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USA Under-19 are ready to make their first change as Sabrish Prasad has been introduced into the attack to offer some turn.

January 15, 2026, 20:08:43 (IST)

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Utkarsh Srivastava, the captain of USA Under-19, says that their strength is to put runs on the board and then defend it, that’s why they batted first. Adds that in the first hour or so, the ball was swinging, and they were poking a lot outside off, and did not read the conditions correctly. Mentions that they needed to play a bit smart, and then they could have posted a better total. Says that playing with emotions is also one of their strengths, as they love this game. They have been playing together since they were kids and have nothing to lose, and want to give everything out there. Tells that they want to upset teams in this tournament. Further adds that they have two quality off-spinners, and there were two left-handers, so that’s why he brought spin on to try and pick up a wicket. Shares that they were a bit nervous, but that won’t be the case in the next game. Ends by saying that they want to play freely rather than being restricted.

January 15, 2026, 20:03:47 (IST)

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Right then, that is it from this rain-marred game where India Under-19 got the better of USA Under-19. We will see both these sides return to the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, with India set to take on Bangladesh Under-19 on 17th January, Saturday, while USA will face New Zealand Under-19 on 18th January, Sunday. Both matches will begin at 7.30 am GMT (1 pm IST), but as you know, you can join us early for all the build-up to both encounters. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

January 15, 2026, 20:02:29 (IST)

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Ayush Mhatre, the victorious skipper of India Under-19, says that his team faced a tough challenge, as the opposing bowlers bowled well and consistently hit good areas. While his team could have batted better, he accepts that it’s all part of the game and they’re moving forward. Mhatre commends the bowlers for their excellent effort, praising them for reading the conditions well and using them smartly. He attributes their success to their discipline in keeping things simple and bowling the right lengths, without trying to do too much. The team’s approach was to keep things straightforward, trusting their basics and building partnerships. The batters were encouraged to play normal cricket and not overcomplicate things, which suggests a calm and focused approach from the team.

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January 15, 2026, 20:01:41 (IST)

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January 15, 2026, 19:57:40 (IST)

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Henil Patel is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brillaint five-wicket haul. He describes the conditions as fairly normal with a bit of swing in the air due to the weather. He stuck to a simple plan of bowling slightly fuller and just ahead of a good length, allowing the conditions to do the work. He trusted the swing and was fortunate to get the desired results. Patel also mentions that his skipper set most of the fields, but he draws inspiration from his idol, Dale Steyn, known for his aggression and intensity. Patel tries to bring a similar attitude to his bowling. During the game, Patel made some adjustments to his length, starting fuller and then going slightly shorter, based on his reading of the conditions. He didn’t discuss these changes with anyone beforehand, preferring to adapt on the go. Patel is thrilled to have taken his first five-wicket haul of the edition, which gives him and the bowling unit a lot of confidence. He’s proud of his performance and feels that it sets a good tone for the tournament.

January 15, 2026, 19:56:45 (IST)

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January 15, 2026, 19:56:37 (IST)

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USA Under-19 can be very proud of their bowling effort while defending, but they were always likely to be a few runs short. Ritvik Appidi set the tone with an early breakthrough and then struck again immediately after the rain break, with raw emotion on display from the fielding side. Things might have been even better had Amrinder Gill held on to Ayush Mhatre’s catch off the very first ball. Utkarsh Srivastava and Rishabh Shimpi also picked up a wicket each, but USA needed to build on the strong start they made on either side of the rain delay. Even so, this performance will serve as a learning experience, and they will look to use it to challenge some of the bigger teams in the tournament.

January 15, 2026, 19:51:27 (IST)

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Earlier in the game, after being put in to bat first, USA Under-19 were bundled out for a modest 107. A few top-order batters showed early promise but failed to convert their starts, with Nitish Sudini the lone source of real resistance. He displayed sound technique and composure, scoring 36 off 52 balls to push the total into three figures. Henil Patel was the standout bowler for India Under-19 with a magnificent five-wicket haul that will give him a big confidence boost heading into the rest of the tournament. Kanishk Chouhan was the only bowler to go wicketless but remained economical, while the rest chipped in with a wicket apiece. A sharp run-out from Vihaan Malhotra in the middle summed up a dominant all-round effort in the field.

January 15, 2026, 19:50:04 (IST)

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With the pressure mounting, India Under-19 needed someone to bring a sense of calm, and Abhigyan Kundu did exactly that. He showed no signs of nerves, played within himself, and kept the scoreboard moving while finding timely boundaries to ease the pressure. Alongside Vihaan Malhotra, he stitched together a crucial 45-run stand that all but broke the back of the chase. Malhotra could not stay till the end, but Kundu ensured there were no further hiccups, finishing unbeaten on 42 and sealing the win in style with a towering six to hit the winning runs.

January 15, 2026, 19:46:53 (IST)

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The chase did not get off to the best start as India Under-19 lost Vaibhav Sooryavanshi very early, but Ayush Mhatre counter-attacked after being given a life off the very first ball. India were 21/1 after four overs when play was halted due to lightning. Rain then followed, leading to an almost two-hour delay, and there would have been some anxiety in the Indian camp about the possibility of sharing points despite their dominance for large parts of the game. That, however, was not the case. Once the weather cleared, play resumed with India set a revised DLS target of 96 runs in 37 overs. Soon after the restart, a light drizzle returned, and in their attempt to score quickly, the Indian batters slipped to 25/3, suddenly finding themselves in a spot of bother.

January 15, 2026, 19:40:28 (IST)

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India Under-19 begin their World Cup campaign with a win, but it was far from straightforward and certainly not short of drama and excitement. They will gladly take the two points, which is what matters most, especially with the result appearing in danger of being shared at one stage. Credit must also go to USA Under-19, who gave it their all to try and turn very little into a contest. Despite the loss, they will take plenty of positives into their upcoming games and will be a side to watch out for in the tournament.

January 15, 2026, 19:38:47 (IST)

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17.2 – SIX! A big blow to finish off the inning!

January 15, 2026, 19:38:21 (IST)

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17.1 – Short and outside off, Kanishk Chouhan slaps it to deep cover for a single.

January 15, 2026, 19:37:31 (IST)

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16.6 – No run.

January 15, 2026, 19:37:01 (IST)

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16.5 – FOUR! Decisive footwork from Kundu! Tossed up, fuller, on middle, Abhigyan Kundu shimmies down the track and lofts it over the mid on fielder for four more runs.

January 15, 2026, 19:36:42 (IST)

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16.4 – Full, on off, Abhigyan Kundu defends it to cover.

January 15, 2026, 19:36:21 (IST)

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16.3 – Full, around off, Kanishk Chouhan knocks it to long on for one.

January 15, 2026, 19:36:00 (IST)

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16.2 – Fuller, on off, Abhigyan Kundu pushes it to mid off for a single.

January 15, 2026, 19:35:45 (IST)

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16.1 – Tossed up, on middle, Abhigyan Kundu charges down the track and drills it to mid on for no run.

January 15, 2026, 19:35:55 (IST)

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16.2 – 1 run.

January 15, 2026, 19:35:38 (IST)

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16.1 – No run.

January 15, 2026, 19:35:03 (IST)

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15.6 – No run.

January 15, 2026, 19:34:39 (IST)

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15.5 – Short, around off, Kanishk Chouhan slaps it to wide off deep cover for a brace.

January 15, 2026, 19:34:19 (IST)

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15.4 – Short, outside off, Kanishk Chouhan punches it to cover.

January 15, 2026, 19:34:10 (IST)

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15.3 – TWO BYES! A tad fuller, pitching it just outside off and turns it away. Kanishk Chouhan sits on his one knee to sweep it over mid-wicket, but beats the inside edge. The keeper fails to glove it and the ball rolls through short third. The batters takes two runs.

January 15, 2026, 19:33:55 (IST)

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15.3 – 2 Byes.

January 15, 2026, 19:33:10 (IST)

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15.2 – Fuller, just outside off, Abhigyan Kundu rocks back and dabs it to the front of the cover fielder with soft hands and gets a single.

January 15, 2026, 19:32:56 (IST)

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15.1 – Short, outside off, Kanishk Chouhan pushes it to the right of the backward point fielder and gets a quick single.

January 15, 2026, 19:31:58 (IST)

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14.6 – 2 runs.

January 15, 2026, 19:31:35 (IST)

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14.5 – Full, on off, Abhigyan Kundu pushes it to cover.

January 15, 2026, 19:31:17 (IST)

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14.4 – Fuller, spinning in, on leg, Kanishk Chouhan rocks back and pushes it to long on for one.

January 15, 2026, 19:30:59 (IST)

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14.3 – Fullish, on off, Kanishk Chouhan leans on the delivery to defend it right under his sight.

January 15, 2026, 19:30:35 (IST)

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14.2 – A tad fuller, on off, Abhigyan Kundu works it to the left of the mid on fielder for a single.

January 15, 2026, 19:30:16 (IST)

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14.1 – Fuller, just outside off, Abhigyan Kundu drives it to cover.

January 15, 2026, 19:29:37 (IST)

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13.6 – 1 run.

January 15, 2026, 19:29:35 (IST)

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13.5 – Short, on off, Abhigyan Kundu defends it down.

January 15, 2026, 19:29:34 (IST)

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13.4 – Fuller, around middle, Abhigyan Kundu lunges and drills it back to the bowler.

January 15, 2026, 19:29:32 (IST)

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13.3 – Short and just outside off, Abhigyan Kundu makes a leave at it.

January 15, 2026, 19:29:31 (IST)

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13.2 – Full, around off, Kanishk Chouhan drives it to long off for one.

India vs USA LIVE Cricket Score U19 World Cup 2026: Favourites India start their U19 World Cup 2026 campaign on Thursday (15 January) at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, against the United States of America (USA). The Ayush Mhatre-led Indian team is part of Group A, which also consists of Bangladesh and New Zealand.

The top three teams from four groups would qualify for the Super Six, where the 12 teams would be divided into two groups. The top two teams from the Super Six would progress to the semi-finals.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi in focus India eye U19 World Cup title

Indian U19 team would hope to put the best foot forward with a winning start against the USA, which also has a large number of Indian-origin players.

India enter the U19 World Cup high on form, having beaten South Africa 3-0 in an ODI series earlier in January. Vaibhav Suryavanshi top-scored in the series with 206 runs in three matches at a strike rate of 187.27, and the 14-year-old youngster will once again be in focus, having recently made hundreds inthe Vijay Hazare Trophy, U19 Asia Cup and Rising Stars Asia Cup.

Besides Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the Indian squad is also blessed with top players like Ayush Mhatre, Abhigyan Kundu, Vihaan Malhotra and Mohamed Enaan.

India are the most successful side in the U19 World Cup history, having won the title five times. They last won the tournament in 2022. Australia are the defending champion, winning the trophy in 2024 after beating India in the final.

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

United States of America’s U19 World Cup squad: Amrinder Gill, Sahil Garg, Arjun Mahesh (wk), Utkarsh Srivastava (c), Adnit Jhamb, Amogh Arepally, Nitish Sudini, Shiv Shani, Adit Kappa, Sahir Bhatia, Rayaan Taj, Advaith Krishna, Sabrish Prasad, Ritvik Appidi, Rishabh Shimpi

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