ICC Under19 Men's Cricket World cup 2026
🇮🇳 India U19 vs 🇳🇿 New Zealand U19
ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 – Match Report
In a commanding performance at the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026, India U19 continued their unbeaten start in the tournament by defeating New Zealand U19 by 7 wickets in a rain-affected Group B showdown at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe on Saturday.
🌧️ Weather & Match Conditions
Rain interrupted play and reduced the contest to a 37-overs-a-side match, but once the action got underway, India’s bowlers took full advantage of the conditions after winning the toss and opting to field first.
🏏 New Zealand U19 Innings
Put into bat, New Zealand U19 never gained momentum against a disciplined Indian bowling attack:
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NZ U19 were restricted to 135 all out in 36.2 overs.
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India’s bowlers struck early and often, with R.S. Ambrish starring with figures of 4/29, while Henil Patel also chipped in with key wickets.
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A late partnership offered some resistance, but New Zealand never posted a challenging total.
🔥 India U19 Chase
In reply, India went after the target with aggressive intent:
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India reached 130/3 in just 13.3 overs, sealing a 7-wicket victory under the DLS method with plenty of time to spare.
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Captain Ayush Mhatre led from the front, smashing a quickfire 53 off 27 balls with elegant power hitting.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi provided perfect support with a brisk 40 off 23, forming a match-defining partnership of 76 runs.
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Lower-order batters Vihaan Malhotra and Vedant Trivedi finished the chase, both unbeaten.
⭐ Standout Performers
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⭐ R.S. Ambrish (IND) — Player of the Match for a sensational bowling display (4/29) that set the tone early.
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⭐ Ayush Mhatre (IND) — Led the chase with a match-winning half-century.
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🔥 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IND) — Explosive knocks kept the chase smooth and on target.
📈 What This Means
India’s U19 side maintained a perfect record in the Group B stage, winning all of their matches and finishing top of the group as they advance into the Super Six stage of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 with maximum confidence.
Meanwhile, New Zealand’s hopes now depend on other results if they are to secure their spot in the next round — making their remaining fixtures crucial.
📅 What’s Next
India will take their unbeaten momentum forward into the Super Six stage, where they are set to face tougher challenges from teams like Zimbabwe and Pakistan, eyeing a late surge for the title.