New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- India U19 fast bowler Henil Patel, who delivered a match-winning performance against the US at the ongoing ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup, revealed that he has been inspired by South African legend Dale Steyn.

Patel ripped through the United States' batting line-up to collect magical figures of 5/16 during India's six-wicket victory in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) on Thursday. His spell provided the five-time champions, India, to start their U19 World Cup campaign on a superb note.

Notably, it was the third-best figures by an Indian bowler at any edition of the Men's U19 World Cup. Ahead of Henil Patel are Kamal Passi (6/23 against Zimbabwe in 2012) and Anukul Roy (5/14 against Papua New Guinea in 2018).

In a convers...