Vihaan Malhotra: The U19 Star Who Single-Handedly Turned the Tide Against Bangladesh
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News18•18-01-2026, 10:13
Vihaan Malhotra: The U19 Star Who Single-Handedly Turned the Tide Against Bangladesh
- •Vihaan Malhotra played a crucial role in India's 18-run victory over Bangladesh in the ICC Under-19 World Cup on January 17, 2026.
- •Despite scoring only 7 runs with the bat, Malhotra delivered a match-winning bowling performance, taking 4 wickets for just 14 runs.
- •His spell helped India defend a revised target of 165 runs (DLS method) after Bangladesh was comfortably placed at 106/2.
- •Born in Patiala on January 1, 2007, Malhotra is a left-handed batsman and the vice-captain of India's Under-19 team.
- •He considers Virat Kohli his idol and is part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore team in the Indian Premier League.
Why It Matters: Vihaan Malhotra's exceptional bowling performance secured a thrilling victory for India in the U19 World Cup.
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