India vs USA U19 Highlights, World Cup 2026: India U19 overcome early jitters to seal comfortable win over USA

India vs USA U19 Highlights, World Cup 2026: India U19 began their ICC Under-19 World Cup campaign in style with a six-wicket win over USA U19, thanks largely to a brilliant bowling display from Henil Patel. Opting to bowl under overcast conditions, India’s pacer ripped through the USA lineup, finishing with an exceptional 5/16 from seven overs, including a maiden. Henil struck immediately, inducing an edge from Amrinder Gill (1) to Vihaan Malhotra in the slips and later taking Sahil Garg (16) caught at third man. The right-arm seamer then delivered a devastating double blow, removing captain Utkarsh Srivastava for a duck and wicketkeeper Arjun Mahesh for 16 in the same over, leaving USA reeling at 35/4. Khilan Patel contributed with a quick wicket, trapping Amogh Arepally for 3, while Nitish Sudini offered some resistance with 36 runs off 52 balls. Ritvik Appidi finished with 2/24 as the visitors were bowled out for just 107 in 35.2 overs.Rain delayed India’s chase, and the target was revised to 96 in 37 overs under the DLS method. Despite a cautious start, India lost three early wickets: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (2), captain Ayush Mhatre (19), and Vedant Trivedi (2), followed by Vihaan Malhotra for 18, leaving the score at 70/4. With the game still firmly in their grasp, Abhigyan Kundu anchored the innings brilliantly, finishing unbeaten on 42 from 41 balls. Kundu’s composed innings, supported by Kanishk Chouhan (10 not out), ensured India crossed the line comfortably with six wickets in hand.The match highlighted India U19’s depth and temperament, overcoming early wickets and rain interruptions. Henil Patel’s lethal bowling performance set the foundation, while Kundu’s calm finishing ensured a strong start to India’s campaign in Group B, where they will face Bangladesh and New Zealand in upcoming fixtures.