Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Henil Patel Shines in U19 World Cup Debut
Henil Patel, a young Indian cricket player, made history on January 15, 2024, by taking 5 wickets in his very first Under-19 World Cup match against the USA.
This is a special achievement because no other Indian bowler had done this in the first game of the tournament before.
Henil took important wickets, including the USA's best batter and their captain.
He almost broke the record for the best bowling figures by an Indian in the tournament.
India won the match by 6 wickets, with Abhigyan Kundu scoring an unbeaten 42 runs.
The match was played in Zimbabwe, and Henil's performance was so good that it felt like a storm hitting the USA's batters.
Henil credits South African great Dale Steyn as his inspiration, admiring his aggression and tough bowling style.
Despite the win, India's captain noted that the batting team needs to improve, as they lost four wickets while chasing a modest target.
Henil Patel became the first Indian pacer to take a 5-wicket haul on debut in the Under-19 World Cup.
He achieved this feat in India's first match of the tournament against the USA in Zimbabwe, taking 5 wickets for just 16 runs.
Patel took key wickets including the USA's best batter Nitish Sudini and their captain Utkarsh Srivastava.
India won the match by 6 wickets, with Abhigyan Kundu scoring an unbeaten 42 runs to help chase down a target of 108 runs.
Henil Patel credits South African great Dale Steyn as his inspiration, admiring his aggression and tough bowling style.
- Who
- Henil Patel, an Indian pacer
- What
- Recorded a 5-wicket haul on his Under-19 World Cup debut and helped India win by 6 wickets
- When
- January 15, 2024
- Where
- Queen’s Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Why
- Bowled exceptionally well, taking key wickets in his debut match and leading India to victory
Patel's Performance
Team's Batting Concerns
Bowling Performance
Patel's Performance
Henil Patel's 5/16 is a remarkable debut performance, showcasing his potential and setting a high standard for the tournament.
Team's Batting Concerns
While impressive, the team's bowling effort was collective, with other bowlers also contributing crucial wickets.
Batting Performance
Patel's Performance
The batting lineup successfully chased down the target, demonstrating their ability to handle pressure.
Team's Batting Concerns
The batting unit needs improvement, as losing four wickets while chasing a modest target indicates room for growth.
- Player
- Henil Patel
- Match
- India vs USA
- Tournament
- Under-19 World Cup
- Venue
- Queen’s Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Date
- January 15, 2024
- Bowling Figures
- 5/16
- Best Indian Figures
- Kamal Passi (6/23)
- India's Target
- 108 runs
- Top Scorer for India
- Abhigyan Kundu (42* runs)
- Next Match
- India vs Bangladesh
Sources
USA vs IND: Henil Patel records rare Under 19 World Cup feat with 5-wicket haul on debut
Who is Henil Patel? Star Indian pacer who stunned USA in CWC U-19 opener with five-for
U-19 ODI WC, IND vs USA: Kundu, bowlers star as India beat USA by six wickets in opener
U-19 World Cup: Henil Grabs 5/16 as India Beat USA by 6 Wickets
Henil Patel: A village of 3240 throws up India’s first U-19 World Cup hero
U-19 World Cup: Vaibhav Suryavanshi scores 2, India win after brief stutter
U19 WC: Sooryavanshi in spotlight as India meet tricky Bangladesh
U19 World Cup: Henil Patel credits Steyn's aggression for his match-winning spell vs USA
U19 World Cup: Henil Patel credits Steyn’s aggression for match-winning spell
