India, Jan. 16 -- India's rain-interrupted opening Group A encounter at the ICC U19 World Cup ended with them handing USA a convincing six-wicket defeat at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. Opting to bowl first, India's bowling was led by a sensational performance from Henil Patel who picked up a five-wicket haul.

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 los...