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India U19 Start World Cup with Dominant 6-Wicket Win Over USA

India's Under-19 team launched their World Cup campaign with a convincing six-wicket victory over the USA in Bulawayo. After bowling first, India's disciplined attack, led by Henil Patel's superb 5/16, restricted the USA to just 107 runs. Chasing a revised target, India overcame early stumbles thanks to an unbeaten 42 from Abhigyan Kundu and support from Kanishk Chouhan. The comprehensive performance gives India a confident start to their tournament.

Key Points: India U19 Beat USA in World Cup Opener | Clinical Victory

  • Henil Patel takes 5/16 for India
  • USA bundled out for 107
  • Abhigyan Kundu anchors chase with 42*
  • Early wickets for USA's Ritvik Appidi
  • India wins by 6 wickets in 17.2 overs
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India cruise past USA to start U19 World Cup on winning note

India's U19 team began their World Cup campaign with a 6-wicket win over USA. Henil Patel's 5/16 and Abhigyan Kundu's 42* sealed a confident start.

"He was well supported by Kanishk Chouhan, and the pair ensured there were no further hiccups. - Match Report"

Bulawayo, January 15

India Under-19 began their World Cup campaign on a positive note with a clinical six-wicket victory over USA Under-19 in Bulawayo on Thursday.

After winning the toss, India opted to bowl first and produced a disciplined bowling performance to bundle out USA for 107 in 35.2 overs.

Chasing a revised target of 96, India suffered early setbacks. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was dismissed for 2, followed soon by Vedant Trivedi, who also managed 2 runs. Both wickets were taken by Ritvik Appidi. Captain Ayush Mhatre then departed for 19, leaving India at 25/3 in 5.2 overs.

Vihaan Malhotra and Abhigyan Kundu steadied the innings with a crucial 45-run partnership. Malhotra scored 18 before being dismissed, but Kundu stood firm in the chase. He was well supported by Kanishk Chouhan, and the pair ensured there were no further hiccups.

India eventually crossed the line in 17.2 overs. Kundu remained unbeaten on 42 off 41 balls, which included five boundaries and a six, while Chouhan stayed not out on 10. Ritvik Appidi was the lone bright spot for the USA bowlers, finishing with figures of 2/24 from his five overs.

For India, Henil Patel was the standout performer with the ball, returning excellent figures of 5/16 from his seven overs. This is the third-best bowling spell for India in U19 World Cup, after Kamal Passi (6/23 against Zimbabwe in 2012) and Anukul Roy (5/14 against Papua New Guinea in 2018).

Nitish Sudini top-scored for USA with 36 off 52 balls, but the innings never really gained momentum due to the lack of meaningful partnerships.

India's bowlers shared the workload effectively. Deepesh Devendran picked up 1/19, RS Ambrish claimed 1/14, Khilan Patel returned figures of 1/27, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi chipped in with 1/2.

The comprehensive win gave India a confident start to their Under-19 World Cup campaign.

- ANI

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Priya S
Abhigyan Kundu played a very mature innings under pressure. That partnership with Vihaan Malhotra was crucial after we lost 3 quick wickets. Well done to the team for a clinical win!
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Rohit P
Henil Patel's spell is the real story here. Third-best bowling figures for India in U19 WC history! That's some company to be in with Kamal Passi and Anukul Roy. Future looks bright. 🏏
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living abroad, it's great to see the USA team competing. Ritvik Appidi bowled well. The gap is big, but exposure in tournaments like this is how associate nations improve. Good game.
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Vikram M
The win was expected, but the manner of victory is important. Bowling them out for 107 is excellent. But yaar, 25/3 in the chase against USA? The batting needs to be more responsible. Can't afford such starts against Pakistan or Australia.
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Karthik V
Solid all-round performance. Everyone chipped in with the ball. Kundu's finishing was top-class. On to the next one! Let's bring the cup home again. #BoysInBlue

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