Vihan Manoj Malhotra played a calm and match defining innings for India U-19, scoring a superb century of 109 runs off 107 balls. His knock held the innings together and provided much needed stability during the middle overs, allowing the rest of the batting lineup to play with confidence.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gave strong support with an explosive half century, smashing 52 runs from just 30 balls. His aggressive approach increased the run rate quickly and put pressure on the Zimbabwe U-19 bowlers, helping India U-19 build a massive total.\

Khilan Patel made a big impact towards the end of the innings, adding valuable runs in the final overs. He finished with the highest strike rate of the match at an impressive 250, highlighting his excellent finishing skills and ability to score quickly when it mattered most.

India U-19 added to these significant performances by making an overpowering 352 runs total guaranteeing them a good standing in the match.

In response, Zimbabwe U-19 bowlers had a challenging outing, but Tatenda Fortune Chimugoro stood out as the most effective bowler for his side. He picked up three important wickets, removing key Indian batters including Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre, and Vedant Alpeshkumar Trivedi. His spell helped Zimbabwe U-19 regain some control during crucial phases of the innings.

With the first innings now complete, Zimbabwe U-19 are set to begin their chase, facing a tough target set by a dominant India U-19 team. The focus will now shift to whether Zimbabwe’s young batters can rise to the challenge against a strong Indian bowling attack.