- By Gurmeet Batra
- Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:45 PM (IST)
India vs Zimbabwe: India U19 secured a commanding 204-run win over Zimbabwe U19 in their ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Super 6 encounter in Bulawayo.
A stellar performance from Vihaan Malhotra, who scored an unbeaten 109, propelled India to a massive 352/8 in 50 overs.
Earlier, Vihaan Malhotra scores a defining hundred (108) to power India to 352 for 8 after 50 overs. Abhigyan Kundu and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored half centuries respectively.
Zimbabwe U19 have won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the Super Six Group 2 encounter of the U19 World Cup 2026, taking place at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
Ayush Mhatre - "We were looking to bat, sun is out and the wicket is out. One change for us - Udhav Mohan comes in place of Mohaamd Enaan, just a tactical change. We've had quality practice sessions."
Simbarashe Mudzengerere - "We will bowl first. There might be a bit of movement in the morning, looks like some moisture as well. If we bowl well, we can get some wickets. Few changes for us."
Teams:
India U19 (Playing XI): Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre(c), Vihaan Malhotra, Abhigyan Kundu(w), Vedant Trivedi, Kanishk Chouhan, RS Ambrish, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Udhav Mohan
Zimbabwe U19 (Playing XI): Nathaniel Hlabangana(w), Dhruv Patel, Kian Blignaut, Webster Madhidhi, Takudzwa Makoni, Leeroy Chiwaula, Simbarashe Mudzengerere(c), Brandon Senzere, Michael Blignaut, Tatenda Chimugoro, Panashe Mazai
Check out live updates here:
- 08:39 PM, 27 Jan 2026
India vs Zimbabwe Under 19 Live Score Updates: IND beat ZIM
India U19 steamroll to the top of the points table, crushing opponents by a whopping 204 runs in a dominant display.
- 07:54 PM, 27 Jan 2026
India vs Zimbabwe Under 19 Live Score Updates: OUT!!!
A spinning delivery by Khilan Patel finds its way through Blignaut's defence, knocking over the stumps. The Zimbabwe batter's patient 37 (73) comes to an end.
- 07:23 PM, 27 Jan 2026
India vs Zimbabwe Under 19 Live Score Updates: 20 overs done
20 overs in, Zimbabwe's chase inches along. Chiwaula and Blignaut are near a 50-run stand, slowing the loss of wickets.
- 05:58 PM, 27 Jan 2026
India vs Zimbabwe Under 19 Live Score Updates: OUT!!!
Ambrish strikes early! A superb inswinger traps Zimbabwe opener Nathaniel Hlabangana LBW, and the umpire doesn't hesitate.
- 05:11 PM, 27 Jan 2026
India vs Zimbabwe Under 19 Live Score Updates: IND 352/8 (50)
A hundred to savour for the young and bright Vihaan Malhotra, who rescued the Indian innings along with Abhigyan Kundu. Both achieved significant milestones as India finished on 352 for 8 after 50 overs.
- 05:05 PM, 27 Jan 2026
India vs Zimbabwe Under 19 Live Score Updates: 100 For Vihaan
A stellar hundred from the young Vihaan Malhotra has taken India past 330. Last over left in the innings.
- 03:57 PM, 27 Jan 2026
India vs Zimbabwe Under 19 Live Score Updates: OUT
Abhigyan Kundu falls on 61. Important knock in the context of the match. A 113-run stand between Abhigyan and Vihaan comes to an end. IND 245/5 (36)
- 03:00 PM, 27 Jan 2026
India vs Zimbabwe Under 19 Live Score Updates: IND U19 162/4 (22)
After encountering back to back blows, Vihaan and Abhigyan are taking the game forward with a healthy partnership. Not many boundaries are coming but the scorecard is moving effectively with singles and doubles.
- 02:14 PM, 27 Jan 2026
India vs Zimbabwe Under 19 Live Score Updates: INDU19 101/3 in 10.5 ov.
Zimbabwe strikes twice in an eventful over! Tatenda Chimugoro's clever bowling gets Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out, and it's a soft dismissal! Tatenda Chimugoro ends the crucial partnership. Ayush Mhatre (52) tries to hit big but ends up edging it straight to the wicketkeeper.
- 01:24 PM, 27 Jan 2026
India vs Zimbabwe Under 19 Live Score Updates: INDU19 44/1 (4.1)
Panashe Mazai strikes for Zimbabwe. Aaron George, who was looking class apart in this innings so far, loses his patience and throws away his wicket.
- 01:22 PM, 27 Jan 2026
India vs Zimbabwe Under 19 Live Score Updates: IND U19 44/0 (4)
It is interesting to note that Aaron George is not looking to anchor the innings alongside Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He is taking the Zimbabwe bowlers head on with his knock.
- 01:09 PM, 27 Jan 2026
India vs Zimbabwe Under 19 Live Score Updates: INDU19 21/0 (2)
Exactly the kind of start expected by the two young Indian batters. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi looked a bit tentative on the first delivery but has made his intentions clear.
- 01:01 PM, 27 Jan 2026
India vs Zimbabwe Under 19 Live Score Updates: Zimbabwe U19 (Playing XI):
Zimbabwe U19 (Playing XI): Nathaniel Hlabangana(w), Dhruv Patel, Kian Blignaut, Webster Madhidhi, Takudzwa Makoni, Leeroy Chiwaula, Simbarashe Mudzengerere(c), Brandon Senzere, Michael Blignaut, Tatenda Chimugoro, Panashe Mazai
- 12:52 PM, 27 Jan 2026
India vs Zimbabwe Under 19 Live Score Updates: India XI
India U19 (Playing XI): Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre(c), Vihaan Malhotra, Abhigyan Kundu(w), Vedant Trivedi, Kanishk Chouhan, RS Ambrish, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Udhav Mohan
- 12:49 PM, 27 Jan 2026
India vs Zimbabwe Under 19 Live Score Updates: India to Bat
Zimbabwe U19 captain Simbarashe Mudzengerere won the toss and elected to bowl first against India.
- 12:48 PM, 27 Jan 2026
India vs Zimbabwe Under 19 Live Score Updates: Welcome
Hello and welcome to the live cricket coverage of match number six of the Super Six, Group 2 of the U19 World Cup 2026 between India and Zimbabwe.
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