India U19 team has made a terrific start to their U19 World Cup campaign as they have bundled out USA for just 107 runs in the first match on Thursday (January 15).
Deciding to bowl first, the Indian boys
dismantled the American batting as Henil Patel starred with five wickets. He ended up with 5 for 16 in seven overs.
Henil was outstanding from the get go, as he dismissed Amrinder Gill to give the first breakthrough. After that, Henil picked up Arjun Mahesh and USA captain Utkarsh Srivastava. He came back later again and wrapped the tail with the wickets of Sabrish Prasad and Rishabh Shimpi, thus completing his five-wicket haul.
Who is Henil Patel?
Henil Patel, an 18-year-old right-handed batsman and right-arm medium bowler from Valsad, Gujarat, has risen as a promising all-rounder in Indian youth cricket. Born on February 28, 2007, he represents India Under-19 and India A Under-19 teams, showcasing skills in multiple formats.
Early Life
Henil grew up in a cricket-loving family in a small Indian town, where his father introduced him to the sport at a young age. He honed his skills in local tournaments, idolizing legends and standing out with his batting and game-reading ability. This foundation led to his selection for Gujarat Under-19s.
Patel debuted prominently in youth internationals, featuring in tours like India Under-19s in England 2025, with matches against England U19 and Afghanistan U19. His career spans Youth Tests, ODIs, and T20s, with consistent contributions as a lower-order batter and swing bowler
