IND vs ZIM Highlights, U19 World Cup: Ton-up Vihaan Malhotra, bowlers power India to massive win

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IND vs ZIM U19 World Cup Highlights: India sealed a crushing 204-run win over Zimbabwe, driven by Vihaan Malhotra’s commanding century and a relentless effort from the bowlers. Henil Patel and RS Ambrish set the tone early by removing both openers inside the powerplay, leaving Zimbabwe on the back foot. Although Leeroy Chiwaula and Kian Blignaut briefly steadied the innings with a composed stand, the chase unraveled once again as Ayush Mhatre struck three times to apply decisive pressure. Udhav Mohhan then delivered the finishing blows with twin wickets, wrapping up Zimbabwe’s innings and sealing a one-sided contest.

India posted an imposing 352/8, capping a batting effort that gathered momentum through key partnerships and a defining century from Vihaan Malhotra. After Vaibhav Suryavanshi set the early tone with a blazing 24-ball fifty, the innings wobbled briefly when he and Ayush Mhatre were dismissed in the same over. Malhotra then took charge, first rebuilding alongside Abhigyan Kundu and later batting with composure through the final stages, ensuring India turned a strong start into a match-setting total.

Zimbabwe have decided to bowl first, handing India the opportunity to set the tone with the bat. The spotlight will firmly be on Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who will be eager to convert promise into a substantial innings. With conditions likely to suit stroke-making early on, the young batter has a chance to make a strong statement and anchor India’s charge, while laying down a challenging total for the opposition to chase. The Ayush Mhatre-led side will look to keep their unbeaten run intact in the ongoing U19 World Cup when they take on host nation Zimbabwe in their first Super Six game in Group 2. Earlier, England beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in their encounter at the Queens Sports Club, eliminating the Asian nation. (Follow LIVE Scorecard here)

India entered the Super Six round after winning all three group games. After a six-wicket win in a rain-hit game in Bulawayo in their opener against the USA, India crushed Bangladesh by 18 runs and then New Zealand by seven wickets. India were among the first participating nations to have made through to the knockout stage.

Zimbabwe, on the other hand, finished third in Group C, failing to secure a single win in three matches. The only point they gained was owing to a rain-abandoned game against Scotland in Harare. They thereby lost against both England and Pakistan.

Squads:

Zimbabwe U19 Squad: Nathaniel Hlabangana, Kupakwashe Muradzi(w), Kian Blignaut, Dhruv Patel, Simbarashe Mudzengerere(c), Leeroy Chiwaula, Brandon Senzere, Michael Blignaut, Tatenda Chimugoro, Panashe Mazai, Shelton Mazvitorera, Takudzwa Makoni, Brandon Ndiweni, Webster Madhidhi, Benny Zuze

India U19 Squad: Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre(c), Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu(w), Vihaan Malhotra, Kanishk Chouhan, RS Ambrish, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Mohamed Enaan, Deepesh Devendran, Harvansh Pangalia, Udhav Mohan, Kishan Kumar Singh