India U19 Pacer Henil Patel Shines, Inspired by Dale Steyn's Aggression

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News18•16-01-2026, 19:18
India U19 Pacer Henil Patel Shines, Inspired by Dale Steyn's Aggression
- •India U19 fast bowler Henil Patel delivered a match-winning performance against the US at the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup.
- •Patel achieved remarkable figures of 5/16, leading India to a six-wicket victory in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
- •His spell marked the third-best figures by an Indian bowler in U19 World Cup history.
- •Patel expressed admiration for South African legend Dale Steyn, citing his aggression as a major inspiration.
- •India successfully chased a revised target of 96, with Abhigyan Kundu scoring an unbeaten 42.
Why It Matters: Henil Patel's fifer against USA, inspired by Dale Steyn, propelled India to a strong U19 World Cup start.
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