Cricket fans in India live for live scores, and today’s clash between New Zealand U-19 vs India U-19 was nothing short of thrilling.
The match saw India U-19 secure a convincing 7-wicket victory over New Zealand in a rain-affected game at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. For beginners and busy fans, this summary gives complete scores, key moments, and player highlights — all in one place.
Why NZ U-19 vs India U-19 is Exciting
These U-19 clashes are more than just matches; they are a glimpse of the future stars. Many current IPL and international players started by shining in such games.
Key reasons this match was important:
- India has a rich U-19 cricket history
- Matches are fast-paced and competitive
- Young players bring fearless cricket to the field
Even if you are new to cricket, watching India U-19 vs New Zealand U-19 helps you understand game pressure, strategy, and player skills.
Match Overview
- Match Type: ICC Under-19 World Cup
- Teams: India U-19 vs New Zealand U-19
- Format: 50 overs (reduced to 37 overs per side due to rain)
- Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- Result: India U-19 won by 7 wickets (DLS method)
New Zealand U-19 Innings
New Zealand batted first after India won the toss and chose to bowl. Rain interruptions shortened the game to 37 overs per side. Despite a fighting effort, NZ U-19 were restricted to 135 all out in 36.2 overs.
NZ U-19 Batting Score
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aryan Mann | 5 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Hugo Bogue | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Jones (C) | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Snehith Reddy | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| Marco Alpe (WK) | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Cotter | 23 | 47 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaskaran Sandhu | 18 | 27 | 1 | 0 |
| Callum Samson* | 37 | 48 | 1 | 0 |
| Selwin Sanjay | 28 | 30 | 1 | 0 |
| Flynn Morey | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Clarke | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras | 2 | – | – | – |
| Total | 135 all out | 36.2 overs | – | – |
Key NZ Partnerships:
- 23 runs for 6th wicket (Cotter & Samson)
- 30 runs for 8th wicket (Samson & Sanjay)
NZ U-19 Bowling Score
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.S. Ambrish | 7.2 | 29 | 4 | 3.93 |
| Henil Patel | 8 | 22 | 3 | 2.75 |
| Kanishk Chouhan | 6 | 18 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Khilan Patel | 5 | 24 | 1 | 4.80 |
India’s bowlers dominated, keeping NZ U-19 under pressure throughout the innings.
India U-19 Innings
Chasing a revised DLS target, India started strongly and reached the target of 130 runs in just 13.3 overs, winning comfortably by 7 wickets.
India U-19 Batting Score
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vedant Trivedi | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Vihaan Malhotra | 16 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| Ayush Mhatre (C) | 53 | 34 | 6 | 1 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 40 | 23 | 4 | 1 |
| Remaining batsmen | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 130/3 | 13.3 overs | – | – |
India’s batting was aggressive yet calculated, making the chase look effortless.
India U-19 Bowling Score
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.S. Ambrish | 7.2 | 29 | 4 | 3.93 |
| Henil Patel | 8 | 22 | 2 | 2.75 |
| Kanishk Chouhan | 6 | 18 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Khilan Patel | 5 | 24 | 1 | 4.80 |
Player of the Match: R.S. Ambrish for his four-wicket haul.
Key Turning Points
- Early wickets by India kept NZ under pressure.
- Rain interruptions reduced overs, forcing NZ to accelerate but they collapsed.
- Ayush Mhatre’s half-century anchored India’s fast chase.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s quickfire runs sealed the win.
Top Performers
India U-19:
- R.S. Ambrish – 4 wickets, match-winner
- Ayush Mhatre – 53 runs in chase
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 40 runs, explosive batting
New Zealand U-19:
- Callum Samson – 37 runs, top scorer
- Selwin Sanjay – 28 runs
Match Impact
- India U-19 continues their unbeaten streak in the group stage.
- With this win, India advances to the Super Six stage of the ICC Under-19 World Cup.
- New Zealand fought hard but couldn’t convert partnerships into a defendable total.