INDU19 vs USAU19 LIVE: India U19 have gotten off to a strong start, restricting USA U19 in the U19 World Cup tournament opener. Henil Patel struck in the 2nd over to get rid of the dangerous Amrinder Gill, giving India an early breakthrough in the game. In five overs, USA U19 have managed to score just 14 runs. India U19 won the toss and opted to field first in the contest.
India U19 cricket team take on USA U19 in their first game of the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo at 1 PM IST on Thursday. The young team, led by captain Ayush Mhatre, will head into the tournament with the aim of lifting the trophy for the 6th time. In the previous edition of the tournament, the Men in Blue finished as runners-up, losing to Australia in the final in 2024. The last time India won the U19 World Cup was in 2022.
India U19 played two warm-up matches before the World Cup. They beat Scotland U19 by 121 runs (via DLS) method in their first warm-up game. However, they suffered a setback just before the U19 World Cup as they lost to England U19 by 20 runs in their second warm-up match. India U19 are placed in Group B alongside Bangladesh, USA, and New Zealand. All eyes will be on young Vaibhav Suryavanshi as he has been a force to reckon with and has wreaked bowling line-ups in the recent past.
USA U-19 vs India U-19: Match Details
- Match: India U19 vs USA U19, ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026
- Date: January 15, 2026 (Thursday)
- Time: 1 PM IST
- Toss: 12.30 PM IST
- Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar | Broadcast: Star Sports Network
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The top three teams from Group A and D will progress to one Super Six group while top three teams from Group B and C will be combined in another Super Six group. The points, wins and net run-rate earned against the other progressing Super Six teams will be carried forward.
The teams will then play two matches in the Super Six stage against opponents from the other group that finished in a different group stage position. For example, the first-placed team in Group A plays only teams that finished second and third in Group D in the Super Six. Similarly, the second-placed team in Group A plays only the teams that finished first and third in Group D.
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- Ayush Mhatre (Captain) – Leading the side with responsibility; his batting and leadership will set the tone for India’s innings.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – One of the biggest young talents in the Indian team and a standout batter; he’s been in excellent form and could dominate the USA attack.
- Abhigyan Kundu (WK) – Important wicketkeeper-batter who can anchor the middle order and accelerate when needed.
- D. Deepesh – Fast bowler with the potential to make early inroads with the new ball.
- Henil Patel / Kishan Kumar Singh – Key pace options for India’s bowling attack to watch, especially in helpful conditions.
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| Year | Host(s) | Final Venue | Winner | Margin | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Sri Lanka | Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo | India | Won by 6 wickets | Sri Lanka |
| 2008 | Malaysia | Kinrara Academy Oval, Puchong | India | Won by 12 runs (D/L) | South Africa |
| 2012 | Australia | Tony Ireland Stadium, Townsville | India | Won by 6 wickets | Australia |
| 2018 | New Zealand | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | India | Won by 8 wickets | Australia |
| 2022 | West Indies | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua and Barbuda | India | Won by 4 wickets | England |
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