The clash between Zimbabwe National Under-19 Cricket Team and India National Under-19 Cricket Team showcased emerging talent and future stars of international cricket. This exciting youth encounter highlighted skill, determination, and competitive spirit, with both teams aiming to prove their strength. The match scorecard reflects a contest shaped by discipline, key partnerships, and crucial breakthroughs.
Match Overview & Result Summary
Category
Details
Match
Zimbabwe U19 vs India U19, Super Six – Group 2
Series
ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026
Date
27 January 2026
Venue
Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Toss
Zimbabwe U19 won the toss and elected to field
Result
India U19 won by 204 runs
Player of the Match
Vihaan Malhotra (109* off 107 balls)
Team Innings Score Summary
Team
Score
Overs
Run Rate
India Under-19s
352/8
50.0
7.04
Zimbabwe Under-19s
148/10
37.4
3.92
Batting Performance
Batter (India)
Dismissal
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
SR
Vihaan Malhotra
not out
109
107
7
0
101.86
Abhigyan Kundu
c K Blignaut b Mudzengerere
61
62
5
1
98.38
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
c Mudzengerere b Chimugoro
52
30
4
4
173.33
Khilan Patel
c M Blignaut b D Patel
30
12
1
3
250.00
Batter (Zimbabwe)
Dismissal
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
SR
Leeroy Chiwaula
c Mhatre b Mohan
62
77
7
1
80.52
Kian Blignaut
b K Patel
37
73
4
0
50.68
Tatenda Chimugoro
c Sooryavanshi b Mhatre
29
29
1
2
100.00
Bowling Performance
Bowler (India)
Overs
Maidens
Runs
Wickets
Econ
Ayush Mhatre
4.0
0
14
3
3.50
Udhav Mohan
6.4
0
20
3
3.00
RS Ambrish
6.0
1
19
2
3.16
Henil Patel
6.0
0
25
1
4.16
Bowler (Zimbabwe)
Overs
Maidens
Runs
Wickets
Econ
Tatenda Chimugoro
8.0
0
49
3
6.12
Panashe Mazai
8.0
0
86
2
10.75
S. Mudzengerere
10.0
0
51
2
5.10
Match Turning Points
Phase
Key Event
Impact
Opening Blast
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 24-ball fifty
Set a massive base for a 350+ total.
Middle Anchor
113-run stand between Malhotra and Kundu
Stabilised India after middle-order wickets.
Early Collapse
Zimbabwe 26/3 after 10 overs
India’s pace attack effectively ended the chase early.
Final Strike
Zimbabwe losing last 6 wickets for 6 runs
Rapid collapse led by Mhatre and Mohan.
Over-wise Momentum
Overs
Stage
Run Rate/Event
Leader
1-10
Powerplay 1
IND: 99/1 | ZIM: 26/3
India
11-40
Powerplay 2
IND: 163 runs (5 wkts)
India
41-50
Powerplay 3
IND: 90 runs (3 wkts)
India
33-38
Final Phase
ZIM: All out for 148
India
A Confident Start by India U-19
India Under-19 began the match with strong intent, as their openers displayed confidence and control. They played technically sound cricket, rotating strike and capitalizing on loose deliveries. Zimbabwe U-19 bowlers tried to maintain tight lines but found it difficult to break the early momentum, allowing India to build a solid foundation.
Phase
Team
Runs
Impact
Powerplay
India U-19
60+
Strong start
Early Overs
ZIM U-19
Under pressure
Challenging
Intent
India
Positive
Control
Highlight
Match
Smooth batting
Advantage India
Middle Overs: Zimbabwe U-19 Fightback
As the innings progressed, Zimbabwe Under-19 made a strong comeback with disciplined bowling. Their bowlers used variations and smart field placements to slow the run rate and pick up key wickets. India’s middle order focused on rebuilding through partnerships, ensuring stability despite losing wickets.
Overs
Team
Strategy
Result
11-20
ZIM U-19
Tight bowling
Wickets
Middle Phase
India U-19
Partnerships
Stable
Pressure
Both
Balanced
Competitive
Control
Match
Even
Tight contest
Late Acceleration and Competitive Total
In the final overs, India Under-19 accelerated their scoring with aggressive stroke play. Lower-order batters contributed valuable runs, pushing the total to a competitive level. Zimbabwe bowlers managed to pick up a few wickets but couldn’t completely stop the late surge.
Overs
Runs
Key Action
Impact
41-45
35+
Quick runs
Momentum
46-50
45+
Strong finish
High total
Wickets
Zimbabwe
Few
Partial control
Total
Competitive
–
Advantage India
Zimbabwe U-19 Chase: Early Setbacks
Chasing the target, Zimbabwe Under-19 faced early pressure as India’s bowlers struck in the powerplay. The top order struggled against disciplined bowling, losing wickets at crucial moments. This early damage made the chase more difficult.
Phase
Runs
Wickets
Situation
Powerplay
30
3
Tough start
Early Overs
Struggle
–
Pressure
Momentum
India
Control
Advantage
Situation
Zimbabwe
Rebuilding
Difficult
Middle Overs Resistance and Partnerships
Zimbabwe Under-19 showed resilience during the middle overs, forming partnerships and trying to stabilize the innings. They focused on rotating strike and minimizing risks, but the required run rate kept rising, increasing pressure on the batters.
Overs
Runs
Wickets
Situation
Middle Phase
70
2
Recovery
Partnership
Zimbabwe
Key stand
Hope
Required Rate
Rising
–
Pressure
Control
Match
India edge
Tight
India U-19 Bowling Dominance
India Under-19’s bowlers delivered an excellent performance, maintaining consistent pressure throughout the innings. Regular wickets and disciplined bowling ensured Zimbabwe never gained full control. Their ability to execute plans effectively sealed the match.
Team
Bowling Type
Performance
Outcome
India U-19
Pace + Spin
Excellent
Wickets
Zimbabwe U-19
Mixed
Fighting
Inconsistent
Pressure
Both
High
Decisive
Impact
Match
Bowling key
Result
Key Players of the Match
The match featured standout performances from young talents on both sides. India Under-19 had key contributions with bat and ball, while Zimbabwe Under-19 displayed determination and potential despite the result.
Player
Team
Performance
Role
Top Scorer
India U-19
90+ runs
Anchor
Finisher
India U-19
Quick runs
Accelerator
Best Bowler
India U-19
4 wickets
Match winner
Fighter
Zimbabwe U-19
50 runs
Resistance
Conclusion
The Zimbabwe National Under-19 Cricket Team Vs India National Under-19 Cricket Team match scorecard highlights a competitive youth encounter where India’s all-round strength proved decisive. Zimbabwe showed resilience and promise but struggled under sustained pressure. This match reflects the bright future of cricket, with emerging players gaining valuable experience and showcasing their potential on the international stage.
