much awaited ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 A fascinating Group A encounter began between India U19 And United States U19 At Queens Sports Club. After winning the toss, India decided to bowl first, making an aggressive start to the tournament. The opening exchanges immediately underlined India’s blazing intent, with a moment of spectacular display in the slip cordon sending fans into raptures.
Vihaan Malhotra took a brilliant catch to dismiss Amrinder Gill
The decisive moment came on the third ball of the second over when Vihaan Malhotra Took a sensational catch to dismiss -Amrinder Gill. Bowling from around the wicket, Henil Patel Produced a probing delivery which went away from the right-handed batsman. Gill attempted to play on the front foot and took a tentative hit on the ball.
What happened next was sheer athleticism. Malhotra, deployed at second slip, reacted immediately and dived forward to catch the ball with both hands a few inches above the turf. The low catch taken at full stretch stunned the players and spectators, while Patel celebrated India’s first success of the tournament. The dismissal not only halted USA U19’s early momentum but also showcased India’s exceptional fielding standards from the start.
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#TeamIndiaFast bowler Henil Patel got the early wicket! 👏#USAAmrinder Gill dodged the bounce and the ball went straight to the fielder. ☝️#ICCMensU19WC | #INDvUSA 👉 Live Now ➡️ https://t.co/RdmIHbr8CB pic.twitter.com/bJZA39yBRh
– Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) 15 January 2026
Also read: U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026: Here are the full squads of all the participating teams
There are high expectations from the talented Indian U19 team
India have entered the tournament as one of the favourites, and expectations are high given the quality within the squad. The team claims many exciting prospects, including Vaibhav Suryavanshicaptain Ayush Mhatreand promising Kanishk Chauhan. With a balanced mix of batting depth, bowling variety and athletic fielders, India are well placed to challenge for the title.
