IND U19 vs USA U19 highlights, U19 World Cup 2026: Henil Patel's 5/16 powers India to easy 6-wicket win in rain-hit tie

India win. Despite the hiccups, India romp home with six wickets in hand. Abhigyan Kundu remained not out at 42 not out.

The partnership between Abhigyan Kundu and Vihaan Malhotra crosses 40-run mark as India inch towards their first win of te tournament. IND U19 69-3 (12)

OUTTTT!!! Two quick wickets for USA following resumption of the game. While Ritvik Appidi got better of Vedant Trivedi, Rishabh Shimpi dismisses Indian captain Ayush Mhatre with both the catches caught by Amrinder Gill. Two new batters Vihaan Malhotra and Abhigyan Kundu are in the crease. IND U19 29/3 (6)

India now have a revised target. The match has been reduced to 37-overs per side and India's target now is 96. That means, India need 75 more runs to wn. The first powerplay is till the 9th over with the second till the 30th over. 3 bowlers can bowl a maximum of seven overs while two can bowl maximum 8 overs. India are currently 21/1 in 4 overs.

Good news from Bulawayo. The rain has stopped and the covers are being removed. Only a sheet remains on the square. Two unbeaten Indian batters Ayush Mhatre and Vedant Trivedi are coming out in full gear. The resumption of the game in coming near. India are 21/1 in four overs, still needing 87 runs to win. It must be noted that overs will be lost.

The match started after a bit of raining but had to be stopped once again after a bout of lighting. Although it's not raining at the moment, but the players have been sent off the field as a precautionary measure. Meanwhile, in four overs that were bowled, India lost opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi, bowled by Ritvik Appidi. Suryavanshi managed just two. IND U19 21/1 (4)

Not just in Bulawayo, rain in Harare has also impacted the Zimbabwe vs Scotland clash in ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026. The Zimbabwe vs Scotland match is yet to start in Harare due to rain. On the other hand, debutants Tanzania were all out for 122 against West Indies in Windhoek in Namibia.

Just as the Indian batters were to come out for the chase, a slight drizzle has everyone inside. The rain gets harder as the start of the chase gets delayed.

“I had a look at the wicket, felt I would get good movement off 4-5m length, that's what I concentrated on. I like pitches with movement and bounce. The preparations have been good, I was constantly talking to the coaches and their contribution has been excellent. All of them are experienced, they've played in WCs before, they share it with us and make sure we're under no pressure, that allows us to go out there and execute,” says Henil Patel.

5-wicket haul for Henil Patel as USA are bowled out for 107. After his initial three wickets, Henil returns to take the wickets of Rishabh Shimpi and Sabrish Prasad to finish at 5/16 in 7 overs. Vaibhav Suryavanshi takes the final wicket to bowl out USA in 35.2 overs.

DROPPED!! Nitish Sudini gets a top edge as the ball goes high up in the air. Vihaan Malhotra and Deepesh Devendran, both go for the catch, uncalled, and collide. The communication was just wasn't there. The good thing is that both come out unhurt. USA U19 86/7 (31.1)

The USA have never been on the game and are slowly sliding down. Adnit Jhamb tried hard to resist the Indian bowlers but his 41-ball stay in the middle for 18, was cut short by RS Ambrish, caught by Abhigyan Kundu. OUTTT!!! Adit Kappa falls short of his crease, thanks to a direct hit from Vihaan Malhotra. The Indian fielders have been top notch today. USA 80/7 (29.3)

OUTTT!!! The USA team are in tatters at the moment as Amogh Arepally becomes the fifth batter to be back in the hut. Arepally goes early for a drive ans chips at the hands of Vihaan Malhotra at cover. Khilan Patel strikes for India. USA U19 39/5 (16)

OUTTT!!! Two wickets in an over for India and Henil Patel. Arjun Mahesh, tries to go over but gets a thick outside edge only to RS Ambrish to take a simple catch at third man. Mahesh goes for 16. USA U19 35/4 (12)

OUTTT!!!! Another USA player bites the dust and this time its skipper Utkarsh Srivastava, who plays down on to his stumps. Srivastava was in two minds and eventually a thick inside edge crashed onto his stumps. Lucky wicket for India and Henil Patel. USA 34/3 (11.2)

OUTTT!!! Finally a wicket for Deepesh Devendran as Sahil Garg departs for 16. Sahil tries to cut a short-pitched delivery from Deepesh, but it goes straight to Heil Patel at third man boundary. USA U19 32/2 (10)

OUTTT!!! Just what India wanted. Henil Patel pitches it on the good length. Amrinder Gill goes for a drive and gets a thick outside edge to slips to Vihaan Malhotra. Gill goes for 1. Arjun Mahesh comes in at no.3. USA U19 7/1 (3)

Amrinder Gill and Sahil Garg open the batting for USA. India's Deepesh Devendran will open the attack. Just a single run from Devendran in the first over. USA U19 1/0 (1)

The players of both sides along with the match officials walk out in the middle for the National Anthems. India to go first, followed by USA.

“We would have had a bad first as well. We have three spinners, three pacers, and the rest of them are pacers. It's been good. We have, we've had tours in South Africa, West Indies, and we also came earlier here. So the preparation has been very good. 100%. We're looking forward to win this cup,” Srivastava said.

“Its overcast and we are not used to with these conditions. We have been playing together for six months and our preparations have been good,” says Indian captain Ayush Mhatre.

India U19 captain Ayush Mhatre has won the toss and opted to field first.

16 teams have been divided into four groups equally. The top three teams from each group will advance to the Super Six stage. In the Super Six stage, the top three teams from Group A and D will combine Group 1 while the top three teams from Group B and C will form Group 2. It must be noted that the points, wins and NRR will be carried forward in the Super 6 stage.

In the Super 6 stage, the teams will play only two matches each against the teams from other group that finished in other positions. For example, A1 will play D2 and D3 in Super Six stage.

On the other hand, the USA squad is totally made Indian-origin players. Led by Utkarsh Srivastava, USA are coming into the World Cup after winning the Americas Qualifier. The USA team defeated the likes of Canada, Argentina and Bermuda to finish unbeaten and secure their spot.

Runners-up in the last edition, India are one of the favourites to win the title. Led by Ayush Mhatre, this Indian team have been together for more than a year, having played in England, Australia, in the U19 Asia Cup and the recent series against South Africa. Undoubtedly, the limelight will be on 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who is coming after a stellar series against the Proteas.

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the India vs USA clash in the ICC U19 World Cup 2026 in Bulawayo.