India U19 and Pakistan U19 Dominate Super Sixes Openers – Jan 27, 2026

India U-19 vs. Zimbabwe U-19: Quick Recap

India U-19 kicked off their Super Six run by straight up crushing Zimbabwe U-19 in Bulawayo on January 27, 2026. They won by a huge 204 runs. India batted first and went big, racking up 352 for 8. Vihaan Malhotra was the star, staying not out for 109. Abhigyan Kundu chipped in with 61, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a quick 52.

Zimbabwe just couldn’t keep up. They were bowled out for 148 in the 38th over. Udhav Mohan and RS Ambrish did the most damage with the ball, grabbing five wickets between them. Captain Ayush Mhatre finished things off by snapping up three wickets as Zimbabwe’s tail totally fell apart.

India U-19 Batting: They Came to Play

India meant business right away. Sooryavanshi and Aaron George, the openers, put on 44 runs super fast before George got caught out. Sooryavanshi kept hitting hard and put together another 56 runs with Mhatre. He got to his fifty in just 24 balls – one of the fastest in the whole thing.

Tatenda Chimugoro, bowling left-arm medium, slowed India down a bit, getting rid of Sooryavanshi and Mhatre pretty quickly. Vedant Trivedi and Malhotra then calmed things down with a 29-run partnership, but Trivedi also fell to Chimugoro.

Then Kundu showed up and with Malhotra, really put the pressure on Zimbabwe’s bowlers. They added 113 runs off 115 balls. Kundu kept his good form going with another fifty, and Malhotra scored his first ton of the contest. With some help from Ambrish and Khilan Patel near the end, India crossed 350, finishing at 352/8 and setting Zimbabwe a tough target of 353.

Zimbabwe U-19’s Reply: Chase? What Chase?

Zimbabwe’s attempt to get to the total started terribly. Nathaniel Hlabangana got trapped lbw by Ambrish right away, and then Dhruv Patel edged one behind in the fourth over. India’s bowlers were spot on, making it hard to score.

Kian Blignaut and Leeroy Chiwaula tried to put up a fight, adding 69 runs, but they were scoring so slowly that Zimbabwe’s chances of actually winning disappeared. Chiwaula did reach a fifty in the 29th over, but once Mohan got him to play a bad shot, wickets started falling left and right. Mhatre then grabbed three more batters, and Mohan finished the job, bowling Zimbabwe out for 148.

The 204-run difference told the whole story: India was better with both the bat and the ball. RS Ambrish ended up with three wickets, Mohan grabbed three as well, and Mhatre made sure Zimbabwe never even looked like they might chase it down.

Pakistan U-19 vs. New Zealand U-19: Match in a Nutshell

On the same day over in Harare, Pakistan U-19 took down New Zealand U-19 by eight wickets, making a really strong statement. Pakistan won the toss, chose to bowl, and quickly had New Zealand all out for just 110 in a little over 28 overs. Abdul Subhan led the charge with 4/11, and Ali Raza backed him up with 3/36, exposing New Zealand’s weak batting.

Pakistan then cruised to the target. They got to 112/2 in about 17 overs. Opener Sameer Minhas was the star, staying not out on 76 and making sure they won without any drama. Farhan Yousaf and Usman Khan also helped out, and they finished the game with tons of balls to spare.

New Zealand U-19 Batting: Total Meltdown

New Zealand’s innings started okay with Hugo Bogue hitting 39 off 27 balls, but then the rest of the team just fell apart against Pakistan’s accurate bowling. Marco William Alpe and Tom Jones didn’t score much, and the guys in the middle and lower order didn’t do much better.

Abdul Subhan snagged 4 wickets, and Ali Raza took 3, meaning New Zealand collapsed with their last four batters adding only 42 runs. They just couldn’t handle the seam and spin when the pressure was on.

Pakistan U-19: Job Done

Even though Hamza Zahoor got out early, Minhas held things together with some solid hits. His 76 not out, including ten fours and two sixes, was key to the chase. Usman Khan added 15 runs, and Farhan Yousaf finished things off to get Pakistan across the line.

Their game plan was simple: build partnerships and score at a good rate. Pakistan’s smart hitting meant they reached the target super quick.

Standout Performances

Vihaan Malhotra’s ton and Kundu’s second fifty in a row showed how steady India’s batting is. Sooryavanshi’s quick runs showed they can explode when they need to. The pace bowlers, Mohan and Ambrish, were lethal as can be and broke Zimbabwe at different points.

For Pakistan, Abdul Subhan’s brilliant 4/11 and Sameer Minhas’s fifty pointed to their all-round strength. Ali Raza and Mohammad Sayyam also helped. Both teams showed a mix of new talent and smart tactics, proving there is a lot of depth in these U-19 teams.

Any Drama?

Both games were pretty clean, but some analysts pointed out a few things. One was that Malhotra got a boundary off an inside edge, which Zimbabwe maybe could have reviewed. In the Pakistan vs. New Zealand game, some early lbw decisions raised eyebrows, but reviews confirmed the umpires’ calls.

People also questioned Zimbabwe’s slow scoring and New Zealand’s poor handling of spin, suggesting they could have made better decisions under pressure. But generally, these were minor points in games that were mostly one-sided because one team was much better.

My Thoughts

These games really showed that India and Pakistan are the teams to beat in the Super Sixes. India’s strong batting and bowlers dominated Zimbabwe. Malhotra’s ton was class, and Kundu and Sooryavanshi played well with him. Because their top-order batsmen can score quickly and the bowlers play smart, India will definitely be hard to stop in the next rounds.

Pakistan’s win over New Zealand showed they are strong all around. Subhan’s spin bowling was key, and Minhas played another great innings. The team can stay calm under pressure and take advantage of any opportunity, meaning they are ready for big games, especially against India in the next Super Sixes match.

For India, Malhotra, Kundu, and Sooryavanshi will need to keep up the good work. Pakistan will need Minhas, Subhan, and Raza to keep winning. Everyone expects India and Pakistan to clash in a really exciting Super Sixes game.

In Conclusion

January 27, 2026, was a day of dominant results in the ICC U19 World Cup Super Sixes. India U-19 thrashed Zimbabwe by 204 runs, showing they have depth in batting and good bowlers. Pakistan U-19 also easily defeated New Zealand, led by Abdul Subhan and Sameer Minhas.

Both wins showed great tactics and plenty of new talent, setting the stage for even better Super Sixes matches to come. It looks like India and Pakistan are the teams to beat, and the players are going to make a big impact. These matches showed how strong U-19 cricket is in that part of the world.