India’s Under-19 cricket team delivered a commanding performance, thrashing rivals Pakistan by 58 runs in the ICC Men’s Under-19 ODI World Cup at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Pakistan crumbled to 194 all out in 46.2 overs while chasing 253. India’s bowlers dominated: Ayush Mhatre and Khilan Patel grabbed three wickets apiece, with RS Ambrish, Henil Patel, Kanishk Chouhan, and Vihaan Malhotra each snaring one. Kanishk Chouhan earned Player of the Match honors.
Batting first, India reached 252 in 49.5 overs, powered by Vedant Trivedi’s gritty 68 and a key stand between Kanishk Chouhan and Khilan Patel. This win propels India into the semifinals against Afghanistan on February 4. Australia faces England on February 3, with the final set for February 6.
