Henil Patel Shines in U19 World Cup, Inspired by Dale Steyn

Indian pacer Henil Patel took five wickets against USA in the U19 World Cup, inspired by Dale Steyn's aggressive style. Patel's performance was among the best for India in the tournament's history. Despite some challenges, India secured a six-wicket victory, marking a strong start to their campaign.

Henil Patel, a budding Indian pacer, has made headlines with his outstanding performance in India's six-wicket triumph over the USA in the U19 World Cup. Drawing inspiration from South African fast bowler Dale Steyn, Patel delivered a spectacular five-wicket haul to lead his team to victory.

In Thursday's match, Patel dismantled the American batting lineup, achieving figures of 5/16. This remarkable performance ranks as the third-best by any Indian bowler in the U19 World Cup, surpassed only by Kamal Passi and Anukul Roy's previous feats.

Patel attributes his success to aggressive bowling and a focus on early wickets. Meanwhile, Indian captain Ayush Mhatre acknowledged room for improvement, suggesting the team could have finished the match against the USA with fewer wickets lost.

(With inputs from agencies.)