U-19 World Cup: India Eyes Sixth Title, Vaibhav Suryavanshi Leads Charge Against USA
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News18•14-01-2026, 16:33
U-19 World Cup: India Eyes Sixth Title, Vaibhav Suryavanshi Leads Charge Against USA
- •India, five-time champions, begin their U-19 World Cup campaign against the USA, aiming for a strong start towards their sixth title.
- •The team, led by captain Ayush Mhatre and vice-captain Vihaan Malhotra, features explosive 14-year-old batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who scored a 35-ball century in IPL 2025.
- •Aaron George was India's top scorer in the U-19 Asia Cup with 228 runs; Mhatre and Malhotra return after injury, strengthening the batting lineup.
- •Pacer Deepesh Devendran is expected to be a key bowler, supported by RS Ambrish, Kishan Singh, and Henil Patel.
- •India is in Group B with New Zealand, USA, and Bangladesh; they will face Bangladesh on January 17 and New Zealand on January 24 after the USA match.
Why It Matters: India, with a strong squad including young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, aims for a record sixth U-19 World Cup title.
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