The 2026 ICC Under-19 world cup commenced in Bulawayo with a thrilling Group B match between the United States of America U19 team and India U19 team in the Queens Sports Club. The game helped bring into focus young cricketing talent, disciplined bowling and a stress-free run chase. India U19 went on a good start by defeating USA U19 by six wickets.
The interruptions in the second innings by the rains altered the equation and introduced the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method to play. India maturely managed the situation even though they had a new target. The bowlers of the USA had initially limited them to a low score and then the batters had finished the pursuit with ease. This article will provide complete information about India national under-19 cricket team vs united states national under-19 cricket team match scorecard
USA U19 vs India U19, 1st Match, Group B, ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 Match Details
| Match Information | Details |
| Match | USA U19 vs India U19 |
| Tournament | ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 |
| Stage | Group B – 1st Match |
| Date | January 15, 2026 |
| Venue | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo |
| Toss | India U19 won the toss and chose to bowl |
| USA U19 Score | 107 all out (35.2 overs) |
| India U19 Score | 99/4 (17.2 overs) |
| Result | India U19 won by 6 wickets (DLS) |
| Target | 96 runs (Revised) |
| Match Officials | Russell Warren & Zahid Bassarath |
USA U19 vs India U19, 1st Match, Group B, ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 Match Overview
India U19 had its way throughout the match. Their bowlers controlled close lines and compelled USA batters to make errors. Consistent wickets did not allow USA to form alliances and this ensured the aggregate remained below the par.
India was then given a new target after the play was interrupted by rain. Although wickets were early taken during the chase, the middle order was patient and mature. Abhigyan Kundu gave a responsible performance and made sure that India did not run panicked.
The match has clearly shown Indian good preparation and capability to deal with competitive pressure situations in international tournaments.
Pitch Conditions Queens Sports Club
The bowlers had a good advantage at the beginning of the match at Bulawayo. The seam bowlers were given a slight movement hence the difficulty batting on in the first innings. Batting grew simpler as the game advanced particularly when the players were settled in the crease.
| Pitch Aspect | Condition |
| Surface | Balanced |
| Early Assistance | Fast bowlers |
| Bounce | Consistent |
| Spin Support | Moderate |
| Average Score | 110–130 |
| Overall Nature | Bowling-friendly start |
India national under-19 cricket team vs united states national under-19 cricket team match scorecard
First Innings – USA U19 (107 All Out in 35.2 Overs)
The USA U19 got off on the wrong foot, losing opener Amrinder Gill with only a single run. The bowlers of India began with very high discipline and they began pressurizing. Sahil Garg and wicketkeeper Arjun Mahesh tried to resume the innings gradually, and were not concerned with attacking but with survival. Despite the fact that the two added some runs, the scoring rate was low. The firing of Captain Utkarsh Srivastava without making a point put additional pressure on the batting team. In the next few days, Arjun Mahesh too was fired and USA was left languishing in the mid overs. Adnit Jhamb was making the innings stable, patiently. But India still kept on taking wickets frequently and did not give any huge partnership a chance to grow.
The innings culminated with the effort of Nitish Sudini who was determined and made the most composed knock in the USA. Sudini scored 36 and attempted to drive the team to a decent level. Regrettably, wickets were falling on the opposite end. The remarkable performance of Henil Patel with his bowling skills totally shattered the resistance of USA. He took out of the game important batters and ended up with a five wicket hand haul. The score USA U19 eventually made (107) was bowled out, a figure that was not quite par, yet provided their bowlers with a target.
USA U19 Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Amrinder Gill | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 |
| Sahil Garg | 16 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Arjun Mahesh | 16 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 55.17 |
| Utkarsh Srivastava | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Adnit Jhamb | 18 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 43.90 |
| Amogh Arepally | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 23.08 |
| Nitish Sudini | 36 | 52 | 4 | 0 | 69.23 |
| Adit Kappa | 5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 26.32 |
| Sabrish Prasad | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 41.18 |
| Rishabh Shimpi | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ritvik Appidi | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Extras: 5
Total: 107 all out
India U19 Bowling Card
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Henil Patel | 7 | 16 | 5 | 2.30 |
| Deepesh Devendran | 6 | 19 | 1 | 3.20 |
| RS Ambrish | 6 | 14 | 1 | 2.30 |
| Khilan Patel | 8 | 27 | 1 | 3.40 |
| Kanishk Chouhan | 8 | 25 | 0 | 3.10 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 6.00 |
Second Innings – India U19 (99/4 in 17.2 Overs)
The Rain halted the game ahead of the Indian chase and the target was re-calculated to 96 through the DLS method. India started on a slow note, knowing that it was wickets that mattered and not a fast score. Captain Ayush Mhatre was confident and gave a few attractive shots after which he was dismissed 19 runs. Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Vedant Trivedi were later fired inexpensively soon after, and USA had a sliver of hope.
The innings was then made stable by Vihaan Malhotra with sensible batting. He turned the strike position far and lessened pressure on the middle order. The most significant event was reached when the chase was led by Abhigyan Kundu.
Kundu was an adult in a childlike manner. He used to play safe cricket, singles and boundaries were only taken when there was a chance. His relaxed style meant that India remained above the rate needed.
Kanishk Chouhan was in his support, and the two finished the pursuit with ease. India had also made 99 runs within 17.2 overs and had just six wickets to win.
India U19 Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Ayush Mhatre | 19 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Vedant Trivedi | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Vihaan Malhotra | 18 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 105.88 |
| Abhigyan Kundu | 42* | 41 | 5 | 1 | 102.44 |
| Kanishk Chouhan | 10* | 14 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
Extras: 6
Total: 99/4
USA U19 Bowling ScoreCard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Ritvik Appidi | 5 | 24 | 2 | 4.80 |
| Rishabh Shimpi | 4 | 29 | 1 | 7.20 |
| Utkarsh Srivastava | 4 | 17 | 1 | 4.20 |
| Sabrish Prasad | 2 | 14 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Adit Kappa | 2.2 | 13 | 0 | 5.60 |
USA U19 vs India U19, 1st Match, Group B, ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 Top Performers
| Category | Player | Team | Performance |
| Best Bowler | Henil Patel | India U19 | 5 wickets |
| Top Scorer (USA) | Nitish Sudini | USA U19 | 36 runs |
| Match Finisher | Abhigyan Kundu | India U19 | 42* |
| Captain’s Contribution | Ayush Mhatre | India U19 | 19 runs |
USA U19 vs India U19, 1st Match, Group B, ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026
India U19 Squad
| Player | Role |
| Ayush Mhatre (C) | Top-order Batter |
| Abhigyan Kundu (WK) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Vihaan Malhotra | Top-order Batter |
| Vedant Trivedi | Batter |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Batting All-rounder |
| Kanishk Chouhan | All-rounder |
| RS Ambrish | Bowling All-rounder |
| Henil Patel | Right-arm Fast Bowler |
| Deepesh Devendran | Fast Bowler |
| Khilan Patel | Medium Pace Bowler |
| Harvansh Pangalia | Batter |
| Kanishk Chouhan | All-rounder |
| Kanishk Chauhan | Spin Bowling All-rounder |
USA U19 Squad
| Player | Role |
| Utkarsh Srivastava (C) | Batting All-rounder |
| Arjun Mahesh (WK) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Amrinder Gill | Opening Batter |
| Sahil Garg | Top-order Batter |
| Adnit Jhamb | Middle-order Batter |
| Amogh Arepally | Batter |
| Nitish Sudini | Batting All-rounder |
| Adit Kappa | All-rounder |
| Sabrish Prasad | Bowler |
| Rishabh Shimpi | Fast Bowler |
| Ritvik Appidi | Fast Bowler |
USA U19 vs India U19, 1st Match, Group B, ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 Match Highlights
- India U19 won the toss and chose to bowl first.
- Henil Patel delivered a match-winning five-wicket spell.
- USA U19 struggled to build partnerships throughout the innings.
- Nitish Sudini played a fighting knock under pressure.
- USA were bowled out for 107 runs.
- Rain interruption reduced India’s target via DLS.
- India lost early wickets but remained calm.
- Abhigyan Kundu guided the chase with an unbeaten innings.
- India U19 won comfortably by six wickets.
Conclusion
The first game of USA U19 vs India U19 at the ICC Under-19 world cup 2026 was a very clear illustration of the experience and execution gap between the two teams. The USA U19 began with optimism and failed to create good partnerships that would enable them to establish a competitive aggregate. Regular wickets got slowed down and they were ultimately bowled out, although with a struggling knock of Nitish Sudini, they were fighting to 107 runs.
India U19 bowlers were very disciplined and on target with Henil Patel leading the assault and putting the enemy on continuous pressure with line and length always right. India U19 was relaxed in the pursuit despite being hit initially by a few wickets. The middle order was mature as compared to their age and this was evident in the play of the Age of Abhigyan Kundu who scored a mature innings without batting, and led the team home. The rain break altered the equation using the DLS approach, yet India managed the new goal in a professional manner and it won by a comfortable margin of six wickets.
FAQs
India U19 had also won the match by 6 wickets. The target was redefined on DLS technique following the rain break.
The USA U19 was defeated by being bowled out in 35.2 overs at 107 runs. The highest scorer in the team was Nitish Sudini.
There was an excellent performance by Henil Patel who took 5 wickets. His spell was also a significant factor in limiting USA U19 to a low score.
An unbeaten knock of 42 was played by Abhigyan Kundu. He managed the innings and made sure he got an easy finish.
The game was held in Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. It was the first Group B game of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026.
