Updated On: 15 January, 2026 08:59 AM IST | Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) | PTI
The squad looks balanced and formidable on paper, and 13 wins in their last 16 matches clearly show that the team know how to win, more importantly away from home

India skipper Ayush Mhatre during a practice session in Bulawayo on Wednesday. Pic/Getty Images
Favourites India will look to flaunt their superabundance of talent as they begin the quest for a record-extending sixth U-19 World Cup title with what is expected to be a rather easy outing against USA in the ICC showpiece beginning here on Thursday.
Champions in five of the 16 editions, India are by far the most dominant team in the history of the competition, which started back in 1988 with Australia emerging winners in the inaugural event.