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USA Under-19 vs India Under-19, Match 1 Match Summary

USA-U19 vs IND-U19, 2026 - Youth ODI Summary

USA Under-19 vs India Under-19 Scorecard
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Match 1, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo , Jan 15, 2026
USA Under-19 USA Under-19
107 (35.2)
India Under-19 India Under-19
99/4 (17.2)
India Under-19 beat USA Under-19 by 6 wickets (DLS method)
  • Player of the Match
    Henil Patel
    5/16(7)
USA-U19 107/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/135590-nitish-sudini-playerprofile>Nitish Sudini</a>
Nitish Sudini
36 (52)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 69.23SR
<a href=/cricket/players/135594-adnit-jhamb-playerprofile>Adnit Jhamb</a>
Adnit Jhamb
18 (41)
  • 1x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 43.90SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Henil Patel
ECON 2.28
7
OVERS
16/5
R/W
Bowler
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
ECON 6.00
0.2
OVERS
2/1
R/W
IND-U19 99/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/123697-abhigyan-kundu-playerprofile>Abhigyan Kundu</a>
Abhigyan Kundu
42 (41)
  • 5x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 102.43SR
<a href=/cricket/players/122353-ayush-mhatre-playerprofile>Ayush Mhatre</a>
Ayush Mhatre
19 (19)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 100SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Ritvik Appidi
ECON 4.80
5
OVERS
24/2
R/W
Bowler
Utkarsh Srivastava
ECON 4.25
4
OVERS
17/1
R/W
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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!
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.
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.
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.
Presentation Time...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Over 17.2 : 99/4
7 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 617.2
A. Kundu
42 (41)
K. Chouhan
10 (14)
A. Kappa
2.2-0-13-0
17.2
6
Adit Kappa To Abhigyan Kundu
SIX! A big blow to finish off the game! This is fuller, with some flight, on off. Abhigyan Kundu charges down the ground, golfs it up and over the long on fence for half a dozen. India Under-19 beat USA Under-19 by 6 wickets (DLS method).
17.1
1
Adit Kappa To Kanishk Chouhan
Short and outside off, Kanishk Chouhan slaps it to deep cover for a single.
Over 17 : 92/4
6 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 016.4
  • 416.5
  • 016.6
A. Kundu
36 (40)
K. Chouhan
9 (13)
U. Srivastava
4-0-17-1
16.6
0
Utkarsh Srivastava To Abhigyan Kundu
Full, on off, Abhigyan Kundu stabs it to point for no runs.
16.5
4
Utkarsh Srivastava To Abhigyan Kundu
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.
16.4
0
Utkarsh Srivastava To Abhigyan Kundu
Full, on off, Abhigyan Kundu defends it to cover.
16.3
1
Utkarsh Srivastava To Kanishk Chouhan
Full, around off, Kanishk Chouhan knocks it to long on for one.
16.2
1
Utkarsh Srivastava To Abhigyan Kundu
Fuller, on off, Abhigyan Kundu pushes it to mid off for a single.
16.1
0
Utkarsh Srivastava To Abhigyan Kundu
Tossed up, on middle, Abhigyan Kundu charges down the track and drills it to mid on for no run.
Over 16 : 86/4
6 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 2 B 15.3
  • 015.4
  • 215.5
  • 015.6
K. Chouhan
8 (12)
A. Kundu
31 (35)
A. Kappa
2-0-6-0
15.6
0
Adit Kappa To Kanishk Chouhan
Short, outside off, Kanishk Chouhan punches it to backward point.
15.5
2
Adit Kappa To Kanishk Chouhan
Short, around off, Kanishk Chouhan slaps it to wide off deep cover for a brace.
15.4
0
Adit Kappa To Kanishk Chouhan
Short, outside off, Kanishk Chouhan punches it to cover.
15.3
b
Adit Kappa To Kanishk Chouhan
TWO BYES! A tad fuller, pitching it just outside off and turns it away. Kanishk Chouhan sits on one knee to sweep it over mid-wicket, but gets beaten on the outside edge. The keeper gets some glove on it but parries it behind, as the first slip fielder runs after it to collect. The batters takes two runs.
15.2
1
Adit Kappa To Abhigyan Kundu
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.
15.1
1
Adit Kappa To Kanishk Chouhan
Short, outside off, Kanishk Chouhan pushes it to the right of the backward point fielder and gets a quick single.
Over 15 : 80/4
4 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 214.6
A. Kundu
30 (34)
K. Chouhan
5 (7)
U. Srivastava
3-0-11-1
14.6
2
Utkarsh Srivastava To Abhigyan Kundu
Short and wide outside off. Abhigyan Kundu frees his arms and cuts it hard to the left of the deep cover fielder for a couple of runs.
14.5
0
Utkarsh Srivastava To Abhigyan Kundu
Full, on off, Abhigyan Kundu pushes it to cover.
14.4
1
Utkarsh Srivastava To Kanishk Chouhan
Fuller, spinning in, on leg, Kanishk Chouhan rocks back and pushes it to long on for one.
14.3
0
Utkarsh Srivastava To Kanishk Chouhan
Fullish, on off, Kanishk Chouhan leans on the delivery to defend it right under his sight.
14.2
1
Utkarsh Srivastava To Abhigyan Kundu
A tad fuller, on off, Abhigyan Kundu works it to the left of the mid on fielder for a single.
14.1
0
Utkarsh Srivastava To Abhigyan Kundu
Fuller, just outside off, Abhigyan Kundu drives it to cover.
Full Commentary
17 OV
6 Runs
U. Srivastava to A. Kundu K. Chouhan
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 016.4
  • 416.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
6 Runs
A. Kappa to K. Chouhan A. Kundu
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 2 B 15.3
  • 015.4
  • 215.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
4 Runs
U. Srivastava to A. Kundu K. Chouhan
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 214.6
14 OV
2 Runs
A. Kappa to K. Chouhan A. Kundu
  • 013.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
5 Runs
U. Srivastava to A. Kundu V. Malhotra K. Chouhan
  • 012.1
  • 112.2
  • W 12.3
  • 012.4
  • 1 WD 12.5
  • 012.5
  • 312.6
12 OV
8 Runs
S. Prasad to V. Malhotra A. Kundu
  • 411.1
  • 111.2
  • 211.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
2 Runs
U. Srivastava to A. Kundu V. Malhotra
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 110.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
6 Runs
S. Prasad to V. Malhotra A. Kundu
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • 19.3
  • 29.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
8 Runs
R. Appidi to A. Kundu V. Malhotra
  • 18.1
  • 28.2
  • 18.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 48.6
8 OV
10 Runs
R. Shimpi to A. Kundu V. Malhotra
  • 47.1
  • 47.2
  • 1 WD 7.3
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
6 Runs
R. Appidi to V. Malhotra A. Kundu
  • 46.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
8 Runs
R. Shimpi to A. Mhatre A. Kundu
  • 45.1
  • W 5.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 45.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
0 Runs
R. Appidi to V. Trivedi
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • W 4.6
4 OV
2 Runs
R. Shimpi to V. Trivedi A. Mhatre
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 1 WD 3.3
  • 13.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
7 Runs
R. Appidi to V. Sooryavanshi V. Trivedi A. Mhatre
  • 02.1
  • W 2.2
  • 12.3
  • 02.4
  • 22.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
9 Runs
R. Shimpi to A. Mhatre
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 1 NB 1.3
  • 01.3
  • 41.4
  • 01.5
  • 41.6
1 OV
3 Runs
R. Appidi to A. Mhatre V. Sooryavanshi
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 20.6
Match Info
  • Venue Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
  • Weather Overcast
  • Toss India Under-19 won the toss and elected to field
  • Result India Under-19 beat USA Under-19 by 6 wickets (DLS method)
  • Player of the Match Henil Patel
  • Umpire Russell Warren (ENG), Zahid Bassarath (WI) and Lubabalo Gcuma (SA)
  • Referee Dean Cosker (ENG)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: USA Under-19 107/10 in 35.2 overs
  • H Patel 5-wicket haul: 5/16 (7.0)
  • Drinks: USA Under-19 103/7 in 34.0 overs
  • USA Under-19 102/7 in 33.2 overs
  • N Sudini dropped on 18 by V Malhotra in 31.2 overs
  • USA Under-19 51/5 in 19.4 overs
  • Drinks: USA Under-19 39/4 in 15.0 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-10): USA Under-19 32/2
  • India Under-19 53/3 in 8.6 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-8): India Under-19 45/3
  • Bad Weather Condition: India Under-19 21/1 in 4.0 overs
  • A Mhatre dropped on 0 by A Gill in 0.1 overs
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