U-19 World Cup: India beat New Zealand by seven wickets (DLS); Ayush Mhatre leads unbeaten run
India continued their strong run in the Under-19 World Cup, beating New Zealand by seven wickets via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method. Captain Ayush Mhatre’s quickfire half-century helped India keep their unbeaten streak intact despite rain interruptions.
Match result
India defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in a rain-affected Under-19 World Cup match decided by the DLS method, maintaining their unbeaten record in the tournament.
Key performances
- Ayush Mhatre anchored the chase with an attacking half-century after weather interruptions.
- India’s bowlers set the tone early, triggering a collapse that kept New Zealand under pressure.
Tournament context
The result strengthens India’s position as the competition progresses, with the team building momentum through convincing wins.