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India vs New Zealand Highlights, U19 World Cup 2026: India beat New Zealand by seven wickets
After winning the toss, India chose to bowl in damp conditions and their decision paid off immediately.
The bowlers struck early and never allowed New Zealand to recover. RS Ambrish led the attack with excellent figures of 8-1-29-4, while Henil Patel provided strong support with 3 for 23. New Zealand were quickly reduced to 69 for 7, struggling to cope with India’s disciplined bowling.
Snehith Reddy was the only top-order batter to reach double figures with 10. The lower order tried to steady the innings, with Callum Samson scoring 37, Selwin Sanjay adding 28 and Jacob Cotter making 23. However, New Zealand were bowled out for 135 in 36.2 overs, with Khilan Patel, Mohamed Enaan and Kanishk Chouhan also picking up wickets.
Chasing a revised target of 130, India lost Aaron George early but quickly took control through a fluent 76-run partnership between skipper Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Sooryavanshi struck a brisk 40 off 23 balls, while Mhatre played a stunning knock of 53 off just 27 deliveries, hitting six sixes.
After their dismissals, Vihaan Malhotra and Vedant Trivedi calmly guided India to 130 for 3 in 13.3 overs, sealing a comprehensive win and the top spot in Group B.
Kanishk Chouhan to Jacob Cotter, Flatter, on off, Jacob Cotter taps it back to the bowler.
Kanishk Chouhan to Callum Samson, Much fuller, on off, Callum Samson drives it to cover for a single.
The over yields seven runs with a boundary and a couple of singles, while Jacob Cotter remains unbeaten on 18 from 35 deliveries, trying to steady the innings.
NZU19 59-6 in 20 overs
- Callum Samson 2 (4)
- Jacob Cotter 20 (38)
Mohamed Enaan to Callum Samson, Much fuller, on off, Callum Samson drives it through mid off for a single.
Mohamed Enaan to Callum Samson, A low full toss, on off, Callum Samson digs it back to the bowler.
Mohamed Enaan to Jacob Cotter, Too full, on off, Jacob Cotter taps it to mid off for a single.
Mohamed Enaan to Callum Samson, Quicker, on off, Callum Samson steers it to point for a single.
Mohamed Enaan to Jacob Cotter, Nice and full, on off, Jacob Cotter drives it through covers for a single.
Mohamed Enaan to Jacob Cotter, Full, on off, Jacob Cotter eases it to mid on.
- Callum Samson 0 (1)
- Jacob Cotter 18 (35)
Kanishk Chouhan to Callum Samson, Short, on off, Callum Samson pushes it to mid off.
The gritty stand is broken. Callum Samson walks in to bat now.
Kanishk Chouhan to Jaskaran Sandhu, OUT! TAKEN! Kanishk Chouhan strikes and Khilan A. Patel takes the catch this time! Flatter, on off, Jaskaran Sandhu tries to go over long on again. The ball hits the upper part of his bat and carries towards Khilan A. Patel who makes no mistake this time. He redeems himself.
Kanishk Chouhan to Jaskaran Sandhu, Much fuller, on off, Jaskaran Sandhu drives it through covers for a brace.
Kanishk Chouhan to Jaskaran Sandhu, DROPPED AND FOUR! Flatter, on off, Jaskaran Sandhu lofts it towards long on. Khilan A. Patel, standing a few yards ahead of the fence, leaps to take the catch but only manages to get his fingertips to it. The ball races away to the fence for a boundary.
Kanishk Chouhan to Jacob Cotter, Much fuller, on off, Jacob Cotter drives it to cover for a single.
Kanishk Chouhan to Jacob Cotter, Short, outside off, Jacob Cotter looks to slap it but misses.
- Jacob Cotter 17 (33)
- Jaskaran Sandhu 12 (24)
Mohamed Enaan to Jacob Cotter, Too full, on off, Jacob Cotter digs it to mid on for a single.
Mohamed Enaan to Jacob Cotter, Short, on off, Jacob Cotter punches it to backward point. The fielder dives to his left and makes an excellent stop. Dot.
Mohamed Enaan to Jacob Cotter, Short, on off, Jacob Cotter punches it to cover.
Mohamed Enaan to Jacob Cotter, FOUR! That will ease some pressure! Much fuller, outside off, Jacob Cotter gets low and plays a reverse sweep through backward point for a boundary.
Mohamed Enaan to Jacob Cotter, Short, on off, Jacob Cotter punches it to mid off.
Mohamed Enaan to Jacob Cotter, A low full toss, on off, Jacob Cotter drives it to mid off. The fielder dives to his right and makes a good stop. Dot.
- Jaskaran Sandhu 12 (24)
- Jacob Cotter 12 (27)
Khilan A. Patel to Jaskaran Sandhu, Quicker, on off, Jaskaran Sandhu drives it to cover.
Khilan A. Patel to Jacob Cotter, Much fuller, on leg, Jacob Cotter flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
Khilan A. Patel to Jacob Cotter, Nice and full, on off, Jacob Cotter eases it to cover.
Khilan A. Patel to Jacob Cotter, Full, outside off, Jacob Cotter looks to play a reverse sweep but gets a bottom edge. The ball rolls towards the keeper.
Khilan A. Patel to Jacob Cotter, Short, on off, Jacob Cotter blocks it back.
Khilan A. Patel to Jacob Cotter, Full, on off, Jacob Cotter plays a reverse sweep to the point fielder.
NZU19 45/5 in 16 overs
- Jaskaran Sandhu 12 (23)
- Jacob Cotter 11 (22)
Mohamed Enaan to Jaskaran Sandhu, Too full, on off, Jaskaran Sandhu digs it back to the bowler who dives to his right and makes a good stop. Dot.
Mohamed Enaan to Jaskaran Sandhu, Short, on off, Jaskaran Sandhu tucks it to mid on.
Mohamed Enaan to Jaskaran Sandhu, Too full, on off, Jaskaran Sandhu pushes it to cover.
Mohamed Enaan to Jaskaran Sandhu, Short, on off, Jaskaran Sandhu tucks it to mid-wicket.
Mohamed Enaan to Jacob Cotter, Flatter, on off, Jacob Cotter pushes it through covers for a single.
Mohamed Enaan to Jacob Cotter, Too full, on off, Jacob Cotter eases it back to the bowler.
- Jacob Cotter 10 (20)
- Jaskaran Sandhu 12 (19)
Khilan A. Patel to Jacob Cotter, Too full, on leg, Jacob Cotter flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
Khilan A. Patel to Jacob Cotter, Flatter, on off, Jacob Cotter eases it to cover.
Khilan A. Patel to Jacob Cotter, Turn and bounce, outside off, Jacob Cotter tries to punch it but misses.
Khilan A. Patel to Jacob Cotter, Nice and full, on off, Jacob Cotter eases it to mid off.
Khilan A. Patel to Jacob Cotter, Full, on off, Jacob Cotter blocks it back.
Khilan A. Patel to Jacob Cotter, Short, outside off, Jacob Cotter looks to block it but misses.
- Jaskaran Sandhu 12 (19)
- Jacob Cotter 9 (14)
Mohamed Enaan to Jaskaran Sandhu, Beaten! Quicker, outside off, Jaskaran Sandhu looks to flick it but gets beaten.
Mohamed Enaan to Jaskaran Sandhu, Nice and full, on off, Jaskaran Sandhu pushes it to cover.
Mohamed Enaan to Jaskaran Sandhu, Short, on middle and leg, Jaskaran Sandhu pulls it over mid-wicket for a brace.
Mohamed Enaan to Jacob Cotter, Short, on off, Jacob Cotter tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Mohamed Enaan to Jaskaran Sandhu, Flatter, on leg, Jaskaran Sandhu tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Mohamed Enaan to Jaskaran Sandhu, Wide! Down the leg side, Jaskaran Sandhu looks to sweep it but misses.
Mohamed Enaan to Jaskaran Sandhu, Short, on leg, Jaskaran Sandhu blocks it back.
- Jacob Cotter 8 (13)
- Jaskaran Sandhu 9 (14)
Khilan A. Patel to Jacob Cotter, Flatter, outside off, Jacob Cotter punches it through extra cover for a brace. Good running between the wickets.
Khilan A. Patel to Jacob Cotter, Short, on off, Jacob Cotter tucks it to mid on.
In a rain-shortened 37-over match, India’s bowlers set the tone early. RS Ambrish starred with 4 for 29, while Henil Patel claimed 3 for 23 as New Zealand were bowled out for 135.
Only Callum Samson (37), Selwin Sanjay (28) and Jacob Cotter (23) offered resistance. Chasing a revised target of 130, India lost an early wicket but skipper Ayush Mhatre smashed 53 off 27 balls.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi added a quick 40 as India cruised to 130 for 3 in 13.3 overs to top Group B.
Match Statistics
Venue
Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
