India U19 (99/4) defeat USA U19 (107) by 6 wickets through DLS method in the opener of U19 World Cup 2026

[BouncerGuy]

The 2026 ICC U19 World Cup kicks off in Bulawayo with a blockbuster clash as five-time champions India take on a spirited USA side eager to prove their progress on the global stage. India, led by Ayush Mhatre and featuring the prodigious 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, arrive determined to go one better after finishing runners-up in the last edition. The USA, captained by Utkarsh Srivastava, will be eyeing a historic upset to announce their arrival in age-group cricket. With talent brimming on both sides, this opener promises fireworks and sets the tone for an exciting tournament ahead.


TOSS UPDATE:​

India U19 have won the toss and have opted to field

Teams:

United States of America U19 (Playing XI): Sahil Garg, Amrinder Gill, Arjun Mahesh(w), Utkarsh Srivastava(c), Ritvik Appidi, Adnit Jhamb, Amogh Arepally, Nitish Sudini, Sabrish Prasad, Adit Kappa, Rishabh Shimpi

India U19 (Playing XI): Ayush Mhatre(c), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhigyan Kundu(w), Harvansh Pangalia, RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Khilan Patel

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[BouncerGuy]

@Devadwal For you bro,... Enjoy

 

[Devadwal]

@Devadwal For you bro,... Enjoy

Unfortunately i can't active till 5PM , just reached at home few hour ago and now doing umpiring ( in next 10 min) in my local Village league ( Leather ball tournament) , semifinals is ongoing.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Unfortunately i can't active till 5PM , just reached at home few hour ago and now doing umpiring ( in next 10 min) in my local Village league ( Leather ball tournament) , semifinals is ongoing.

No worries... easy win loading for india

 

[nish_mate]

MAGA won't be pleased with this US line up... And the Amreekis confused is this is an American team?? (Cue..batters names)

 

[sweep_shot]

Hoping for an American victory.

 

[BouncerGuy]

GUYS, TALK ABOUT THE GAME ONLY... PLEASE

 

[sweep_shot]

USA - 18/1 (7 overs).

 

[BouncerGuy]

USA struggling big time... half of their team gone for 43 runs....

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I am trying to follow the game but it's difficult as I can't tell the difference between Indians and USA and who is who.

 

[nish_mate]

I am trying to follow the game but it's difficult as I can't tell the difference between Indians and USA and who is who.

Bhai the one facing the bowler with bat and pretending to know he knows how to hold it and the one on the opposite end of the pitch next to the umpire and bricking himself are Amreekis. Rest of the players are Indian players.

Else look at kit colour and you can spot the difference b/w Amreekis and Indians.

If the two kit colour differences are not apparent, book an eye test asap

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Bhai the one facing the bowler with bat and pretending to know he knows how to hold it and the one on the opposite end of the pitch next to the umpire and bricking himself are Amreekis. Rest of the players are Indian players.

Else look at kit colour and you can spot the difference b/w Amreekis and Indians.

If the two kit colour differences are not apparent, book an eye test asap

Thanks bro. I ended up switching off, hard to watch a game where you want both sides to lose.

Crazy lack of diversity in the US side. Not even one West Indian, or Pakistani never mind a gora.

 

[Hellion]

When these American Indian kids form the main team, it should be a great rivalry with Pakistan.

Hopefully, Pakistan can get a few wins against these Indians at least.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Target of just 108....

india team is a roll them over in no time... Game should be over by 10th over LOL

 

[BouncerGuy]

Suryavanshi fails again... @Devadwal your boy is getting out of form here...

 

[nish_mate]

Crazy lack of diversity in the US side. Not even one West Indian, or Pakistani never mind a gora.

That I agree 100%, hardly representative of US demographics...

 

[hassan918]

Target of just 108....

india team is a roll them over in no time... Game should be over by 10th over LOL

The revised target is now 96 runs in 37 overs. India U19 is currently 35/3 after 7 overs.

 

[Devadwal]

Thanks bro. I ended up switching off, hard to watch a game where you want both sides to lose.

Crazy lack of diversity in the US side. Not even one West Indian, or Pakistani never mind a gora.

I can understand your pain bro , Pakistan fans won't forget the Humiliation the faced against USA in 2024 World T20.

 

[Devadwal]

Suryavanshi fails again... @Devadwal your boy is getting out of form here...

Concerning but no worry, he will be back Very soon in this world Cup itself.

Maybe he is saving his best when it's matter the most

 

[Champ_Pal]

Good to see our USA boys make India sweat a bit.
If only USA kids scored 200 and the match would have been very interesting

 

[Champ_Pal]

Malhotra gone too.

 

[Vikram1989]

Seems 200 to 220 will be the average score in wc.not easy pitch to knock off 300s.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Team USA is full of Telugu kids.

 

[Vikram1989]

Team USA is full of Telugu kids.

Advantage of settling first as software engineers.I can see 7 names in the team.

 

[shamaan]

Good Fight from USA

 

[RidiculousMan]

USA made the target tough

 

[sweep_shot]

Thanks bro. I ended up switching off, hard to watch a game where you want both sides to lose.

Crazy lack of diversity in the US side. Not even one West Indian, or Pakistani never mind a gora.

LOL. This.

It was like India vs India.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Indian bros played against indian bros. Every single USA player is an Indian origin player.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Henil Patel produced a match-winning spell, claiming a five-wicket haul, as India began their U19 World Cup 2026 campaign on a winning note. Meanwhile, USA’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi struggled with the bat and was dismissed for just two runs.

Led by Ayush Mhatre, India U19 defeated USA U19 by six wickets via the DLS method at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, on Thursday. Persistent rain interrupted play for over an hour, forcing a revision of the target to 96 runs in 37 overs.

India’s chase was anchored by Abhigyan Kundu, who remained unbeaten on 42 off 41 deliveries. The wicketkeeper-batter struck five boundaries and one six to guide his team home comfortably.

Earlier in the day, Henil Patel starred with the ball, returning outstanding figures of 5 for 16 in seven overs. His spell helped bowl out USA U19 for 107 after India opted to field first.

 

[sweep_shot]

Vaibhav Suryavanshi struggled with the bat and was dismissed for just two runs.

Possibly the most overrated youngster currently.

I can see him flopping big time. His techniques are poor. He is just a T20/IPL hack.

 

[Fenrir]

India A U19 defeated India B U19