India U19 Kicks Off World Cup Campaign with Comfortable Win Over USA

 India U19 team launched its 2026 World Cup with a commanding six-wicket victory against the USA,

 propelled by a sensational five-wicket haul from pacer Henil Patel in Bulawayo.

IndiaU19 Henil Patel's Five-Wicket Haul Dismantles USA

The match was decisively shaped by fast bowler Henil Patel. After India opted to bowl, Patel delivered a masterclass in new-ball bowling, ripping through the USA's batting order. 

His spectacular figures of 5 for 16 in 7 overs dismantled the top and middle order, restricting the USA to a paltry 107 all out in 35.2 overs. 

Only Nitish Sudini (36) offered meaningful resistance against a disciplined Indian attack.

India's Chase Navigates Rain and Early Wobble

In pursuit of a revised target of 96 after a rain interruption, India's chase faced an early scare. 

Prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi fell for 2, and India found themselves at a shaky 25/3. However, Abhigyan Kundu steadied the innings with a composed, unbeaten 42 from 41 balls. 

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His partnership with captain Ayush Mhatre guided India to a comfortable victory in just 17.5 overs, showcasing the team's depth and resilience.

Player of the Match and Tournament Outlook

Henil Patel was the undisputed Player of the Match for his devastating spell. 

This clinical performance sets a strong tone for India's campaign, highlighting both a potent bowling attack and the batting ability to recover from early pressure. 

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The win provides ideal momentum as they prepare for a crucial Group B clash against Bangladesh next.

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Source Information

This report is based on the official ICC match coverage.

• For the official scorecard and highlights: ICC U19 World Cup Website
• For detailed match analysis: ESPNcricinfo

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