Henil Patel is one of the fast bowlers to watch out for in the 2026 edition of the U19 World Cup. The tournament got underway on Thursday, January 15 and in the first match between India and the USA, Patel wreaked havoc, bagging an impressive five-wicket haul at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
The right-arm pacer from Gujarat said ahead of the World Cup that he admires South Africa's legendary speedster Dale Steyn. Patel added that the quality he likes most about the former cricketer is his aggression.
Patel finished with stunning figures of 5/16 in his seven-over spell on Thursday. He was on fire with the new ball, sending three out of the top four batters in USA's lineup back to the hut. The 18-year-old returned with an older ball and picked up two lower-order wickets in the 35th over to complete his five-for.
