United States National Under-19 Cricket Team vs India National Under-19 Cricket Team Match Scorecard

The United States National Under-19 Cricket Team vs India National Under-19 Cricket Team match scorecard provides an overview of an important youth cricket encounter at the 2026 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. The teams met on January 15, 2026, at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. India won the rain-affected match by six wickets under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. USA scored 107 runs before losing all their wickets, while India reached 99/4 in 17.2 overs to secure victory. Indian fast bowler Henil Patel delivered an outstanding performance with five wickets.

USA U19 vs India U19 Match Summary

Match detail	Information
Tournament	ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026
Match date	January 15, 2026
Venue	Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Teams	USA U19 vs India U19
Toss	India U19 won and elected to field
USA U19 score	107 all out in 35.2 overs
India U19 score	99/4 in 17.2 overs
Result	India U19 won by 6 wickets (DLS method)
Player of the Match	Henil Patel
Best bowling performance	Henil Patel: 5 wickets for 16 runs

The match was affected by weather, so the DLS method was used to determine the revised target. India successfully reached the required score and started their tournament campaign with a victory.

United States Under-19 Innings Scorecard

USA’s batting lineup struggled against India’s disciplined bowling attack. The team managed 107 runs in 35.2 overs, losing all ten wickets. Nitish Sudini was the leading scorer for USA, making 36 runs from 52 balls.

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s
Amrinder Gill	1	7	0	0
Sahil Garg	16	28	1	0
Arjun Mahesh (wk)	16	29	2	0
Utkarsh Srivastava (c)	0	5	0	0
Adnit Jhamb	18	41	1	0
Amogh Reddy Arepally	3	13	0	0
Nitish Sudini	36	52	4	0
Adit Kappa	5	19	0	0
Sabrish Prasad	7	17	0	0
Rishabh Shimpi	0	1	0	0
Ritvik Appidi	Did not bat	—	—	—
Extras	5
Total	107 all out	35.2 overs

Nitish Sudini provided the most resistance with the bat, scoring 36 runs. Adnit Jhamb contributed 18, while Sahil Garg and Arjun Mahesh added 16 runs each.

However, USA struggled to establish substantial partnerships. Regular wickets prevented the team from building momentum and reaching a competitive total.

India Under-19 Bowling Scorecard

India’s bowlers were the main reason USA were restricted to 107 runs. Henil Patel led the attack with a five-wicket haul, while the other bowlers contributed to maintaining pressure throughout the innings.

Bowler	Overs	Wickets	Runs conceded
Henil Patel	7.0	5	16
D. Deepesh	—	—	—
R. S. Ambrish	—	—	—
Khilan A. Patel	—	—	—
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi	—	—	—

Note: Henil Patel’s figures of 5/16 are confirmed in the available match report. The complete bowling figures for the remaining Indian bowlers are not reproduced here because they could not be independently verified from the consulted scorecard details.

Henil Patel’s match-winning performance

Henil Patel was the standout performer of the first innings. His five wickets for 16 runs in seven overs dismantled the USA batting order and prevented the opposition from building a substantial total.

A five-wicket haul is a significant achievement in youth international cricket, particularly at a major tournament. Patel’s control, accuracy, and ability to take wickets at important moments helped India gain a clear advantage.

India Under-19 Innings Scorecard

India began their chase of the revised target after USA were dismissed for 107. The Indian batters faced a shortened target because of the weather interruptions.

India reached 99/4 in 17.2 overs, winning the match by six wickets under the DLS method.

Innings detail	Score
Target context	Revised under DLS
India total	99/4
Overs played	17.2
Wickets lost	4
Result	India won by 6 wickets

The match report confirms India’s total and result. A complete, independently verified ball-by-ball batting table for India’s innings was not available in the consulted scorecard extract, so individual batting figures are not guessed here.

Despite losing four wickets, India remained ahead of the required scoring rate and completed the chase. Their ability to respond to the revised target was crucial in a match where weather interruptions affected the playing conditions.

How the Match Unfolded

1. India chose to bowl first

India won the toss and elected to field. The decision gave their bowlers the opportunity to exploit the conditions and put early pressure on USA’s batting lineup.

2. USA lost wickets regularly

USA struggled to build partnerships against India’s bowling attack. Early dismissals made it difficult to maintain a strong run rate, while the middle order could not establish a long partnership.

Nitish Sudini’s 36 was the innings’ highest individual score, but the rest of the batting lineup could not convert its starts into substantial contributions.

3. Henil Patel delivered a decisive spell

Patel’s 5/16 was the defining bowling performance. By taking five wickets and limiting the scoring, he ensured that USA finished with only 107 runs.

4. Weather interruptions affected the chase

Rain and changes in the playing conditions led to the use of the DLS method. India’s target was adjusted according to the available overs, making the required scoring rate different from a full 50-over chase.

5. India completed a six-wicket victory

India reached 99/4 in 17.2 overs to win the match. The result gave India a successful start to their 2026 Under-19 World Cup campaign, while USA were left to regroup before their next fixture.

Key Performers in USA U19 vs India U19

Player	Team	Performance
Henil Patel	India U19	5 wickets for 16 runs
Nitish Sudini	USA U19	Top scorer with 36 runs
Adnit Jhamb	USA U19	18 runs
Sahil Garg	USA U19	16 runs
Arjun Mahesh	USA U19	16 runs

Henil Patel was the leading performer because his bowling spell restricted USA to a low total. Sudini was USA’s most productive batter, but his innings did not receive enough support from the other end.

Why India’s Victory Was Important

Winning the opening match of a World Cup campaign can provide a team with confidence and valuable points. India’s victory was particularly encouraging because the bowling unit performed effectively and the batting side completed the chase despite interruptions.

For USA, the match highlighted areas that needed improvement. The team required stronger partnerships, better protection of wickets, and a higher total to challenge a side with India’s batting depth.

The match also demonstrated the importance of adaptability in youth cricket. Rain can change the number of overs available and affect the target, meaning teams must respond quickly to revised conditions.

USA U19 vs India U19: Match Statistics

Statistic	USA U19	India U19
Total runs	107	99
Wickets lost	10	4
Overs played	35.2	17.2
Highest individual contribution	Nitish Sudini, 36	Complete batting details not verified
Standout bowling performance	—	Henil Patel, 5/16
Match result	Lost	Won by 6 wickets (DLS)

The raw totals should be interpreted alongside the DLS adjustment. India were chasing a revised target in a rain-affected match, so comparing the two innings as though both teams had played the same number of overs would be misleading.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who won the United States U19 vs India U19 match in the 2026 Under-19 World Cup?

India Under-19 won by six wickets under the DLS method on January 15, 2026, at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

2. What was the USA Under-19 score against India?

USA Under-19 scored 107 runs and were all out in 35.2 overs.

3. What was India’s score in the match?

India Under-19 scored 99/4 in 17.2 overs and won the rain-affected match by six wickets under the DLS method.

4. Who was the Player of the Match?

Henil Patel of India Under-19 received the award after taking five wickets for 16 runs in seven overs.

5. Who was the highest scorer for USA Under-19?

Nitish Sudini was USA’s highest scorer, making 36 runs from 52 balls, including four boundaries.