Patel delivered a match-winning spell of 5 for 16 against the USA on Thursday as India cruised to a six-wicket win and began their U19 World Cup campaign in style. Patel said that growing up, Steyn was his favourite bowler, and he attempts to copy Steyn's bowling style.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"What I get from Dale Steyn is that I like his aggression a lot,\" Patel told ICC Digital. \"His bowling was so good that there was no batter who could play against him easily because he was so tough to face.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It was the third-best bowling performance by an Indian in any Men\u2019s Under-19 World Cup. Only Kamal Passi\u2019s 6 for 23 against Zimbabwe in 2012 and Anukul Roy\u2019s 5 for 14 against Papua New Guinea in 2018 are better.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Three of Patel\u2019s five wickets came during a strong new-ball spell at Queens Sports Club. This left the USA struggling at 34 for 4. The soft-spoken 18-year-old later said that his success early on came from pitching the ball up, aiming for the stumps, and always looking for wickets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I have a mindset to get the batter out within three to four deliveries,\" Patel declared. \"I go into training with a proper mindset, I get my body ready and it's the same in a match. It's all about taking early wickets, I go with the same mindset and I stay calm.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Five-time winners India inserted in the USA after winning the toss, and Henil Patel instantly validated that decision by delivering a fiery opening spell that broke the resistance of the USA top order. The right-arm pacer picked up three wickets inside the first 12 overs as the USA were reduced to 35\/4.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I have a mindset to get the batter out within three to four deliveries,\" Patel declared. \"I go into training with a proper mindset, I get my body ready and it's the same in a match. It's all about taking early wickets, I go with the same mindset and I stay calm.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India will be back in action against Bangladesh for their second game in Group A on Saturday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n