India vs New Zealand LIVE Score Updates, U19 World Cup 2026: Rain Interrupts India's Charge; NZ 3 Down Inside 8 Overs

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India vs New Zealand LIVE Updates, U19 World Cup 2026: RS Ambrish has provided India with their second wicket as he dismissed Tom Jones for 2. Jones was caught by his counterpart Ayush Mhatre. Currently, Aryan Mann and Snehith Reddy are standing unbeaten for two-down New Zealand. India's bowling line-up, led by Henil Patel, is aiming for some more wickets in order to maintain an upper hand in the match. Earlier, India U19 have won the toss and opted to bowl against New Zealand U19 in their U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 match. The match started after a one-hour delay due to a wet outfield. India have won both of their opening group matches so far, beating USA in dominant fashion and then securing a dramatic victory over Bangladesh. (Live Scorecard)

India U19 vs New Zealand U19 LIVE Score | IND vs NZ, U19 World Cup 2026 LIVE Updates, straight from Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo:

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IND vs NZ U19 World Cup LIVE: OUT! India scalp third!

Henil Patel strikes! Aryan Mann departs and New Zealand are three wickets down in just 7.1 overs. Tempting delivery outside off-stump, Mann ends up nicking it, and a simple catch is taken by Abhigyan Kundu behind the stumps.

Uh-oh... it's raining!

NZ U19 17/3 (7.1)

India vs New Zealand U19 World Cup LIVE: India-born duo at the crease

Aryan Mann and Snehith Reddy, two players born in India, are together at the crease now for New Zealand, attempting to rescue them against the men in blue. Mann hails from Patiala in Punjab, while Reddy was born in the city of Vijaywada in Andhra Pradesh.

India vs New Zealand U19 World Cup Live: OUT! Ambrish strikes again

RS Ambrish strikes again for India and this time, he dismisses the skipper Tom Jones for 2. Jones looks to play on the rise, comes low off the bat and lobs it to mid-off. Ayush Mhatre slides forward and takes and excellent to dismiss his counter part. A big wicket gone for New Zealand.

NZ U19 9/2 (4.5 overs)

U19 World Cup Live: New Zealand under pressure

After losing the wicket of Hugo Bogue, New Zealand have got under pressure. Aryan Mann has been joined by skipper Tom Jones at the crease and the duo is looking for a solid partnership. In the previous over of Henil Patel, they only got one run.

NZ U19 6/2 (4 overs)

India vs New Zealand U19 World Cup Live: OUT! First wicket!

OUT!!! RS Ambrish strikes for India and provides them with the wicket of Hugo Bogue for 4. An outside off delivery, Bogues tries to go for a cut but the ball hits the thin edge and travels to the wicketkeeper. Abhigyan Kundu makes no mistake and grabs an excellent catch. First wicket gone for New Zealand.

NZ U19 5/1 (2.2 overs)

India vs New Zealand U19 World Cup Live: Maiden over

WOAH! Star pacer Henil Patel lives up to his reputation and delivers a maiden over for India. New Zealand openers Aryan Mann and Hugo Bogue did not take any chances against him. However, they will be aiming for some boundaries in the upcoming overs.

NZ U19 5/0 (2 overs)

India vs New Zealand U19 World Cup Live: Captaincy test for Mhatre

New Zealand are off to a good start as their openers Aryan Mann and Hugo Bogue are forming a good partnership. In the first over of RS Ambrish, the duo scored five runs. This game is also a big captaincy test for India skipper Ayush Mhatre as his side is up against a strong team for the first time in this tournament.

NZ U19 5/0 (1 over)

U19 World Cup Live: We are underway

The U19 World Cup 2026 match between India and New Zealand finally begins. For the Blackcaps, Aryan Mann and Hugo Bogue will be opening the proceedings. On the other hand, RS Ambrish will be bowling the first over for India.

U19 World Cup Live: 47 overs-per side match

Players of both the teams are now out on the field for their respective national anthems. The U19 World Cup match between India and New Zealand shall begin shortly. Due to the wet outfield, the match has been reduced to 47 overs-per side.

India vs New Zealand U19 World Cup Live: New Zealand's Playing XI

New Zealand U19 (Playing XI): Aryan Mann, Hugo Bogue, Tom Jones(c), Snehith Reddy, Marco Alpe(w), Jacob Cotter, Jaskaran Sandhu, Callum Samson, Flynn Morey, Selwin Sanjay, Mason Clarke.

India vs New Zealand U19 World Cup Live: India's Playing XI

India U19 (Playing XI): Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre(c), Vedant Trivedi, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhigyan Kundu(w), Aaron George, Kanishk Chouhan, RS Ambrish, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Mohamed Enaan

India vs New Zealand U19 World Cup LIVE: India win toss, opt to bowl

India have won the toss and opted to field. The toss took place at 1:30 PM IST, and it was Indian captain Ayush Mhatre who won the flip of the coin. The match will start at 2:00 PM IST (10:30 AM local).

Looks like the ground is ready for action!

IND vs NZ U19 World Cup LIVE: Big damp patch on outfield

According to reports by Cricbuzz, there is a significant wet patch on the outfield at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. A lot of sawdust is being applied to fix the issue. The umpires are out for another inspection, but seems like the delay will be a little longer.

India vs New Zealand U19 World Cup LIVE: Inspection time announced

There will be an inspection at 9:45 AM local time (1:15 PM IST), according to reports by Cricbuzz. The umpires have already had a chat with both captains. Wet patches across the outfield continue to be the issue, and supersoppers are at work.

India vs New Zealand LIVE U19 World Cup: NZ's rotten luck

New Zealand, fortunately or unfortunately, have not been able to play a single full game so far in the ongoing U19 World Cup. They have 2 points from 2 games (1 for each no-result). It has been good enough to ensure them qualification, but their players would be hoping to get some action today.

IND vs NZ U19 World Cup LIVE: Positive news?

The India and New Zealand players are warming up, and the rain has stopped. The main reason for concern is a prominent wet patch on the outfield, with groundstaff hard at work to sort it out. Sawdust is being applied to solve the issue.

India vs New Zealand U19 World Cup LIVE: Rain impacts play again

So far, both matches of India U19 and New Zealand U19 have been impacted by rain. Looks like the story is the same again. It is an aspect that has marred an otherwise fantastic U19 World Cup in Zimbabwe.

Let's hope there is some good news shortly.

India vs New Zealand U19 World Cup LIVE: Toss delayed!

Oh dear, oh dear. It is raining once again. Toss has been delayed due to a wet outfield, in the contest between India and New Zealand in Bulawayo. No official confirmation regarding any inspection yet, so stay tuned for updates.

IND vs NZ U19 World Cup LIVE: Concerning weather?

While the weather forecast suggests that rain is likely to stay away during the morning and day, thunderstorms and showers are expected later on at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, as per AccuWeather.

India vs New Zealand LIVE: Toss in 30 minutes

We are just under half an hour away from toss time at Bulawayo. Let's hope we get a full match today, in a tournament that has seen many games washed away or shortened due to rain.

India vs New Zealand U19 World Cup LIVE: Ayush Mhatre searching runs

India captain Ayush Mhatre has undergone a barren spell in U19 colours for a while now. Mhatre did not enjoy the best U19 Asia Cup with the bat, and he has managed just 25 runs in his two matches at the U19 World Cup so far. The pressure is firmly on him, and he'll be hoping to score big today and find some rhythm before the Super 6 stage.

India vs New Zealand U19 World Cup LIVE: India's dramatic win over Bangladesh

India looked down and out, and all set to suffer defeat against Bangladesh, in their second group game 7 days ago. But in a rain-affected match, part-timer Vihaan Malhotra scalped 4 wickets with the ball as Bangladesh faltered in a seemingly simple run chase, ultimately handing India victory by 18 runs.

IND vs NZ U19 World Cup LIVE: High stakes for Super 6

Both India U19 and New Zealand U19 are already through to the Super 6 stage of the tournament. As a result, this group match holds added importance, as both teams will carry forward their points and net-run-rate (NRR) to the Super 6 group.

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