Henil Patel’s fifer ensures India win vs USA

The pacer ripped through the USA’s batting order to claim 5/16, effectively dismantling their top and middle-order. The disciplined bowling meant India bundled out the USA for a meagre 107 in 35.2 overs with Nitish Sudini offering the only resistance with a gritty 36.

India’s chase was interrupted by rain and the early dismissal of Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who was bowled for 2 by Ritvik Appidi. With the target reduced to 96, India lost Vedant Trivedi (2) and captain Ayush Mhatre (19) in quick succession, reducing India to 25/3.

Vihaan Malhotra (18) provided some impetus to the chase before he was dismissed by USA skipper Utkarsh Srivastava (1/17). However, wicketkeeper batter Abhigyan Kundu scored an unbeaten 41-ball 42 and combined with Kanish Chouhan (10) to help India recover and finish the chase in 17.2 overs.