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India U19 Faces New Zealand in Crucial World Cup Match
The India Under-19 cricket team is playing against New Zealand in a very important match.
India has been doing well and needs to win this match to be at the top of their group.
Their captain, Ayush Mhatre, has not been scoring many runs lately, but another player, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, did well in the last match.
New Zealand has not played many matches because of rain, so they really need to win this match to stay in the tournament.
The match is happening on Saturday in Bulawayo, and you can watch it live on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar at 1 PM.
India U19 needs a win to secure the top spot in Group B and advance to the Super Six stage.
New Zealand needs a win to keep their World Cup hopes alive after their previous matches were washed out.
India's top-order batters, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre, are in focus for their performance.
Abhigyan Kundu has been in good form for India, while Henil Patel has been effective with the ball.
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar at 1 PM.
- Who
- India U19 cricket team, captained by Ayush Mhatre, facing New Zealand U19
- What
- A crucial Under-19 World Cup match with India aiming to secure the top spot in Group B
- Where
- Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- When
- Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Why
- To secure a spot in the Super Six stage of the Under-19 World Cup
India U19
New Zealand U19
Match Importance
India U19
India needs a win to secure the top spot in Group B and advance to the Super Six stage.
New Zealand U19
New Zealand needs a win to keep their World Cup hopes alive after their previous matches were washed out.
Key facts
- Player
- Ayush Mhatre, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhigyan Kundu, Henil Patel
- Team
- India U19
- Opponent
- New Zealand U19
- Match Type
- Under-19 World Cup
- Match Venue
- Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- Match Time
- 1 PM (Star Sports Network and JioHotstar)
- New Zealand's Previous Matches
- Washed out due to rain
Timeline
Mhatre's 126 not out cut short by downpour.
Rain halts India U19's chase, match ends in draw.
Mhatre's century scrutiny follows England loss.
Captain's form under microscope ahead of NZ clash.
Quotes
Ayush Mhatre
Skipper of the Indian under-19 cricket team
“The boys are really confident and the coaches as well so I am very happy with the players. Boys showed the character and really good attitude. It wasn't easy for us as well due to the weather. The boys are mature enough to adapt to conditions (on weather interruptions) and they just backed their basics.”
telegraphindia.com
“There was a simple plan because the ball was coming nicely on to the bat. There was nothing planned (on the weather), just reacted to the ball and there was a simple plan. They were going with bouncers and I was ready for that.”
telegraphindia.com
AB de Villiers
Former South African cricketer and commentator
“If they wanted to win the World Cup, they needed their captain in form. His knock also definitely sends a big signal to the other teams in the World Cup. It had been over a year since he scored a T20I fifty. That is a long time, especially being captain; it would have played on his mind. But now that he is in form again, the rest of the team will take confidence from that, and they now look like the complete package. So it’s definitely a warning sign to all other teams.”
indianexpress.com
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India U19 vs NZ U19 Live Score, World Cup 2026: Unbeaten India Eye Hattrick Of Wins Ahead Of Super 6s
ICC U19 World Cup 2026: Super 6 groups, points table, match schedule – India vs Pakistan on February 1
Surya showed he is rated world”s best T20 batter: Shivam Dube
India U19 vs New Zealand U19 Live Score: Can Ayush Mhatre and his team make it three in three?
IND U19 vs NZ U19 LIVE Score, World Cup 2026: Vaibhav Suryavanshi & Co eye table-top finish, do-or-die for New Zealand
India Vs New Zealand Live Score, ICC U19 World Cup: Toss Delayed Due To Wet Outfield
India vs New Zealand Under 19 World Cup 2026 Match: When and Where to Watch IND vs NZ U19, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Co. Match Telecast and Live Stream
India vs New Zealand Live Cricket Score, U19 World Cup 2026: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre in focus in IND’s final group game
‘If they wanted to win the World Cup, they needed their captain in form’: Ab de Villiers on Suryakumar Yadav’s form
Ayush Mhatre stars as India hammer New Zealand to top U-19 World Cup group - Telegraph India
Kishan, SKY power India to 7-wkt win over NZ
Under-19 World Cup 2026: Mhatre finds form, Ambrish delivers as India cruise past New Zealand
ICC U-19 World Cup 2026: India beat New Zealand to secure top spot in group stage
