📣 Exclusive: Rain, Nerves, and Positives from India's opener 🆚 USA |

Описание: India U19 began their ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup campaign with a solid 6-wicket win (DLS) over USA U19 at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.

After opting to bat, USA U19 were bundled out for 107 in 35.2 overs, thanks to a sensational five-wicket haul from Henil Patel, who ripped through the top and middle order and never allowed the opposition to build partnerships.

Rain interrupted India’s chase, revising the target to 96. However, the chase wasn’t without drama. India lost early wickets including Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, skipper Ayush Mhatre, and Vedant Trivedi, triggering a brief top-order wobble.

The game turned on its head with a calm and mature partnership between wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu, who remained unbeaten on 42, and vice-captain Vihaan Malhotra, whose crucial 30-plus knock ensured India stayed on course. Their steady 45-run stand killed the pressure and sealed the win with more than 30 balls to spare.

Beyond the result, this match offered key takeaways—India’s aggressive new-ball bowling plan paid off, fielding intensity stood out, but the batting unit will reflect on shot selection ahead of tougher Group A clashes against Bangladesh and New Zealand.

📌 In this video, we break down:

Henil Patel’s match-winning spell

USA’s batting collapse and lack of partnerships

India’s mini batting wobble in a small chase

The composed Kundu–Vihaan partnership

Tactical lessons for India going forward

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