Under-19 World Cup: India Off To Superb Start, Thrash USA By Six Wickets

Bulawayo: India dominated with both bat and ball to thrash the USA by 6 wickets and give their campaign a rip roaring start at the Under-19 World Cup a roaring start on Thursday. 

What happened during the match?

The USA team, batting first, could only manage 107 runs in 35.2 overs, losing all their wickets. The Indian bowlers put in a stellar performance, with Henil Patel taking 5 wickets (5/16), the first five-wicket haul of the tournament. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Deepesh Devendran, Khilan Patel, and RS Ambrish also chipped in with wickets. For the USA, Nitish Sudini top-scored with 36 runs, but no other batsman could make a significant contribution. The Indian fielding was also exceptional, with Vihan Malhotra's run-out being a notable highlight.

The Indian bowlers put in a stellar performance, with Henil Patel taking 5 wickets (5/16), the first five-wicket haul of the tournament. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Deepesh Devendran, Khilan Patel, and RS Ambrish also chipped in with wickets. For the USA, Nitish Sudini scored the highest with 36 runs, but no other batsman could make a significant contribution. The Indian fielding was also exceptional, with Vihan Malhotra's run-out being a notable highlight.

The USA's innings got off to a poor start, losing Amritinder Gill (1) in the second over, dismissed by Henil Patel. Arjun Mahesh and Sahil Garg tried to stabilize the innings, but the Indian bowling attack proved too strong for the American batsmen. Arjun Mahesh and Sahil Garg were dismissed for 16 runs each, while Adnit Jhamb scored 18.

The remaining seven batsmen failed to reach double figures. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, bowling the 36th over, dismissed Nitish Sudini on the second ball, bringing the USA innings to an end at 107 runs. Nitish Sudini's 36 was the highest score for the team.

How has the Indian team performed recently?

The Indian team, led by Ayush Mhatre, is in excellent form. The team recently whitewashed South Africa 3-0 in a three-match ODI series. Before that, they reached the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup. 

What is India’s record at U-19 World Cup?

India is the most successful team in the history of the Under-19 World Cup. In the 16 editions of the tournament held so far, the Indian team has been crowned champions five times. The tournament began in 1988, with Australia winning the inaugural title.
started in 1988, with Australia winning the title.