Henil Patel's Five-Wicket Haul Leads India to Six-Wicket Win Over USA in U-19 World Cup

In the ICC Under-19 World Cup opener in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Indian pacer Henil Patel delivered a standout performance, taking 5 wickets for 16 runs to help bowl out the USA for 107 in 35.2 overs. Patel's five-wicket haul on debut marked a rare achievement in the tournament's history. Despite rain interruptions and a revised target of 96 runs, India secured a six-wicket victory, with Abhigyan Kundu remaining unbeaten on 42. The match featured notable contributions from other Indian bowlers, including Deepesh Devendran and Khilan Patel.