US EditionIndia vs USA, ICC U-19 World Cup 2026: Date, Time Venue, Squads, Live Streaming and Everything Else You Need to Know – Firstpost
India aims for a record sixth Under-19 World Cup title after winning five, backed by a strong squad with 13 wins in their last 16 matches, officials said.
- On Thursday, the India Under-19 team begins its quest for a record-extending sixth Under-19 World Cup with an opener against the USA as the tournament starts in Zimbabwe and Namibia.
- India enters the tournament as a five-time champion, having won five of the 16 editions and aiming to reclaim the title after losing the 2024 final to Australia.
- The squad's recent form underlines its depth and balance, with 13 wins in 16 matches and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14-year-old batting sensation, plus captain Ayush Mhatre and vice-captain Vihaan Malhotra returning from injury.
- After the USA opener, India plays Bangladesh on January 17 and New Zealand on January 24 at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, with failure to reach the final seen as a disappointment.
- With alumni like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the U-19 event remains a key development stage as hosts Zimbabwe and Namibia welcome Tanzania and Japan, broadening the tournament's reach.
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The Under-19 World Cup begins today (January 15). The first match is between India and the United States in Bulawayo. Vaibhav Suryavanshi will once again be the focus of the match.
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ICC U19 World Cup: Mhatre-led Team India to start campaign for sixth title - The Tribune
The India Under-19 team will kickstart its campaign for the record-extending sixth ICC U19 World Cup title against the USA at Bulawayo on Thursday under the captaincy of Ayush Mhatre.
ICC U-19 World Cup 2026: India begins hunt for sixth title with USA clash
Favourite India will look to flaunt its superabundance of talent as it begins the quest for a record-extending sixth Under-19 World Cup title with what is expected to be a rather easy outing against USA in the ICC showpiece beginning here on Thursday.
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