India’s U-19 captain, Ayush Mhatre, expressed confidence in his team’s growth and ability to handle diverse situations in the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup. The five-time champions continued their unbeaten streak by defeating New Zealand by seven wickets in a rain-affected group stage match, securing maximum points for the Super Six phase.
Mhatre commended his team’s character and strong attitude, emphasizing their maturity in adjusting to various game scenarios. Despite rain interruptions during the New Zealand game, the players stuck to the game plan and bowled effectively. India is set to face tougher challenges in the Super Six stage against Zimbabwe on January 27 and arch-rivals Pakistan on February 1.
The captain’s return to form was crucial, with Mhatre scoring 53 runs in the successful chase against New Zealand. Opening batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 40 runs and contributions from Vihaan Malhotra and Vedant Trivedi guided India to victory. Mhatre’s innings marked a significant improvement after modest performances in previous matches against the USA and Bangladesh.
