India finished the group stage of the Under-19 World Cup 2026 in style, beating New Zealand by seven wickets and sealing the top spot in Group B with a perfect record of three wins from three matches at Bulawayo on Saturday (Jan 24). Rain played its part early in the day, forcing the match to be reduced to 37 overs per side. Once play began, India’s bowlers made full use of the helpful conditions and put New Zealand under pressure from the very first over.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Kiwi batters struggled to settle as wickets kept falling at regular intervals. RS Ambrish set the tone with the new ball, picking up key wickets and never allowing the top order to breathe. Henil Patel supported him well and cleaned up the tail with sharp, accurate bowling. The spinners, led by Khilan Patel, tightened the screws in the middle overs and ensured New Zealand never built a partnership of substance.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-announces-scotland-as-bangladesh-s-replacement-for-t20-world-cup-026-1769253016209">T20 World Cup 2026: ICC set to replace Bangladesh with Scotland after BCB's anti-India stand - Report</a>&nbsp;Jacob Cotter tried to hold things together with a patient knock, while Selwin Sanjay added some late resistance, but it was never enough. New Zealand were bowled out for 135 in 36.2 overs, a total that always felt below par even after the rain adjustment.&nbsp;India’s chase was all about confidence and intent as openers Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Aaron George started positively, with Suryavanshi showing his attacking nature right from the start. George fell early, but it did not slow India down.&nbsp;Captain Ayush Mhatre walked in and played a captain’s knock, taking charge of the chase. He mixed clean hitting with smart shot selection and punished anything short or overpitched. His 53 off just 27 balls put the game firmly in India’s control.&nbsp;At the other end, Suryavanshi continued his fluent innings, scoring 40 off 23 balls. The pair added 76 runs and made sure there was no chance for New Zealand to fight back. After both batters were dismissed, Vihaan Malhotra and Vedant Trivedi calmly finished the job. India reached 130 for 3 in just 13.3 overs, winning the match with plenty to spare.&nbsp;With strong performances in both batting and bowling, India now moves into the Super Six stage full of confidence and momentum.

India U19 beat New Zealand by 7 wickets to finish top of Group B at the Under-19 World Cup 2026. Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi starred as India chased 130 with ease to enter Super Six unbeaten.


India finished the group stage of the Under-19 World Cup 2026 in style, beating New Zealand by seven wickets and sealing the top spot in Group B with a perfect record of three wins from three matches at Bulawayo on Saturday (Jan 24). Rain played its part early in the day, forcing the match to be reduced to 37 overs per side. Once play began, India’s bowlers made full use of the helpful conditions and put New Zealand under pressure from the very first over. The Kiwi batters struggled to settle as wickets kept falling at regular intervals. RS Ambrish set the tone with the new ball, picking up key wickets and never allowing the top order to breathe. Henil Patel supported him well and cleaned up the tail with sharp, accurate bowling. The spinners, led by Khilan Patel, tightened the screws in the middle overs and ensured New Zealand never built a partnership of substance. Also read | T20 World Cup 2026: ICC set to replace Bangladesh with Scotland after BCB's anti-India stand - Report Jacob Cotter tried to hold things together with a patient knock, while Selwin Sanjay added some late resistance, but it was never enough. New Zealand were bowled out for 135 in 36.2 overs, a total that always felt below par even after the rain adjustment. India’s chase was all about confidence and intent as openers Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Aaron George started positively, with Suryavanshi showing his attacking nature right from the start. George fell early, but it did not slow India down. Captain Ayush Mhatre walked in and played a captain’s knock, taking charge of the chase. He mixed clean hitting with smart shot selection and punished anything short or overpitched. His 53 off just 27 balls put the game firmly in India’s control. At the other end, Suryavanshi continued his fluent innings, scoring 40 off 23 balls. The pair added 76 runs and made sure there was no chance for New Zealand to fight back. After both batters were dismissed, Vihaan Malhotra and Vedant Trivedi calmly finished the job. India reached 130 for 3 in just 13.3 overs, winning the match with plenty to spare. With strong performances in both batting and bowling, India now moves into the Super Six stage full of confidence and momentum.

India U19 beat New Zealand by 7 wickets to finish top of Group B at the Under-19 World Cup 2026. Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi starred as India chased 130 with ease to enter Super Six unbeaten.

ICC U-19 World Cup 2026: India beat New Zealand to secure top spot in group stage

IPL 2025 breakout star Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued his red-hot form, smashing a blistering 48 off just 18 balls to power India U-19 to a six-wicket win over England in the first Youth One Day International (ODI) on Friday (Jun 27). Donning his no. 18 jersey at Hove, Vaibhav came out with an aggressive intent and looked in complete control. He smashed three massive sixes off Jack Home in the sixth over and then punished James Minto for 11 runs in the very next one to take India to a flying start.&nbsp;&nbsp;Chasing 175, India raced to 70/0 in just seven overs, with Vaibhav and captain Ayush Mhatre (21) setting the tone for the chase early.&nbsp;Vaibhav, who stunned fans in IPL 2025 with a 35-ball century for Rajasthan Royals, was dismissed while trying to slog sweep spinner Ralphie Albert. But by then, he had done enough damage to England.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/-they-ruined-our-19th-november-rohit-recalls-motivation-behind-whirlwind-92-vs-australia-in-t20-wc-2024-1751036760339">'They ruined our 19th November,' Rohit recalls motivation behind whirlwind 92 vs Australia in T20 WC 2024</a>&nbsp;After a mini-collapse, India found stability through vice-captain Abhigyan Kundu, who anchored the chase with an unbeaten 45 to take India home in just 24 overs. With that, India grabbed a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series.&nbsp;Earlier, England had a decent start thanks to opener Isaac Mohammed (42 off 28), but once he fell, the innings collapsed. England went from 76/1 to 86/4 in no time. Young seamer RS Ambrish struck twice, removing Mayes and skipper Rew, while Kanishk Chouhan (3/20) and Mohammed Enaan (2/37) spun a web around the middle and lower order.&nbsp;The only fight came from Rocky Flintoff, son of Andrew Flintoff, who fought with a well-made 56. However, a lack of batters from the other end saw England at 174 in 42.2 overs.&nbsp;

Donning his no. 18 jersey at Hove, Vaibhav came out with an aggressive intent and looked in complete control. He smashed three massive sixes off Jack Home in the sixth over and then punished James Minto for 11 runs in the very next over to take India to a flying start. 

IPL 2025 breakout star Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued his red-hot form, smashing a blistering 48 off just 18 balls to power India U-19 to a six-wicket win over England in the first Youth One Day International (ODI) on Friday (Jun 27). Donning his no. 18 jersey at Hove, Vaibhav came out with an aggressive intent and looked in complete control. He smashed three massive sixes off Jack Home in the sixth over and then punished James Minto for 11 runs in the very next one to take India to a flying start. Chasing 175, India raced to 70/0 in just seven overs, with Vaibhav and captain Ayush Mhatre (21) setting the tone for the chase early. Vaibhav, who stunned fans in IPL 2025 with a 35-ball century for Rajasthan Royals, was dismissed while trying to slog sweep spinner Ralphie Albert. But by then, he had done enough damage to England. Also Read | 'They ruined our 19th November,' Rohit recalls motivation behind whirlwind 92 vs Australia in T20 WC 2024 After a mini-collapse, India found stability through vice-captain Abhigyan Kundu, who anchored the chase with an unbeaten 45 to take India home in just 24 overs. With that, India grabbed a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series. Earlier, England had a decent start thanks to opener Isaac Mohammed (42 off 28), but once he fell, the innings collapsed. England went from 76/1 to 86/4 in no time. Young seamer RS Ambrish struck twice, removing Mayes and skipper Rew, while Kanishk Chouhan (3/20) and Mohammed Enaan (2/37) spun a web around the middle and lower order. The only fight came from Rocky Flintoff, son of Andrew Flintoff, who fought with a well-made 56. However, a lack of batters from the other end saw England at 174 in 42.2 overs.

Donning his no. 18 jersey at Hove, Vaibhav came out with an aggressive intent and looked in complete control. He smashed three massive sixes off Jack Home in the sixth over and then punished James Minto for 11 runs in the very next one to take India to a flying start.&nbsp;

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi fires India U-19 to dominant win over England