ICC U19 World Cup LIVE UPDATES: Two-time champions England will then take on Nepal in the second match of the day in Mumbai
The 14-year-old Sooryavanshi, who scored a majestic 175 from 80 balls in the final against England and was subsequently crowned Player of the Tournament
Siraj, who came into the squad as a last-minute replacement for an injured Harshit Rana, said he did not think he would get into the playing XI immediately
Despite the batting collapse on a tricky pitch, Axar said the team was confident of putting a competitive total on board
Having come close to beating South Africa in the last edition and defeating the West Indies recently, Nepal are poised to challenge the bigger teams and make an impact in this World Cup.
New Zealand enter the Group D opener searching for momentum after an inconsistent build-up in the India series
New Zealand, who lost their recent series against India 1-4, will aim to seek an early form revival in the tournament
The PCB had earlier cited a February 1 social media post by the Pakistan government, which instructed the team to participate in the T20 World Cup but boycott the India match
India's 2nd match comes at the right time for Washington Sundar who is ready to return to action after an injury kept him out of action.
Suryakumar's captain's knock (84* off 49) pushed India to 161/9 in their 20 overs after a top order collapse courtesy of some brilliant bowling by the USA bowling attack in Mumbai.
The Group A points table has already started taking shape with the hosts India on top with a 29-run win over USA in Mumbai.
SKY's knock of 84 off 49 balls* was not only a vital innings but also a historic one, as it became the second-highest score in a T20 World Cup debut captaincy innings.
The United States of America may not have had a fairytale run recently, but they have shown their ability to shock the big teams, as evidenced by their victory over Pakistan in 2024.
The ICC has formally asked the PCB to explain the legal and contractual basis of its decision, particularly after the board placed the responsibility on the Pakistan government
Shepherd is now the ninth player overall to take a hat-trick in the history of the T20 World Cup
India will begin their title T20 World Cup defence on Saturday when Suryakumar Yadav's men take on USA. The match will start at 7 pm IST, with the toss expected around 6.30 pm IST.
Team India has been in excellent form since their 2024 triumph, winning nine series, including a dominant Asia Cup campaign.
Along with relaying the outfield and carrying out the regular maintenance works, Rao said, the upgradation of the draining system held an important place
Ashraf emerged as Pakistan's hero, hammering an unbeaten 29 off just 11 balls, including two fours and three sixes, in a stunning late assault that sealed a dramatic three-wicket victory
The war-ravaged nation has never hosted a global fixture at Kabul, and the devastation has been so soul-shattering that they were forced to adopt cities abroad as home venues