The Indian Under-19 cricket team, riding high on confidence, is set to clash with their South African counterparts in the second match of the three-game Youth ODI series today. After securing a victory in the opener, the young Indian side aims to clinch the series with a game to spare.
Match Preview and Series Context
Led by captain Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the India Colts started the series on a winning note. They defeated a South African team, captained by Muhammed Bulbulia, by 25 runs in a rain-affected first Youth ODI. The action now shifts back to the same venue for what promises to be an exciting encounter.
Essential Match Information: Time, Venue, and Streaming
The India U19 vs South Africa U19 2nd Youth ODI will be played at the Willowmoore Park in Benoni. The match is scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2026. The all-important toss will take place at 1:00 PM IST, with the first ball to be bowled at 1:30 PM IST.
For fans in India and across the globe, the live action will be available digitally. The entire India vs South Africa U19 Youth ODI series is being livestreamed for free on the official Cricket South Africa YouTube channel.
Expected Playing Elevens and Full Squads
Both teams are likely to field strong line-ups as they look to gain the upper hand in the series.
India Under-19 Predicted XI: Aaron George, Vaibhav Suryavanshi (c), Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Harvansh Pangalia, RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Mohamed Enaan, Khilan Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Henil Patel.
South Africa Under-19 Predicted XI: Jorich Van Schalkwyk, Adnaan Lagadien, Muhammed Bulbulia (c), Jason Rowles, Armaan Manack, Paul James, Bandile Mbatha, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka (wk), JJ Basson, Bayanda Majola, Ntando Soni.
India U19 Full Squad: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (C), Aaron George (VC), Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Harvansh Singh (wk), R.S. Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan A. Patel, Mohamed Enaan, Henil Patel, D. Deepesh, Kishan Kumar Singh, Udhav Mohan, Yuvraj Gohil, Rahul Kumar.
South Africa U19 Full Squad: Jorich Van Schalkwyk, Adnaan Lagadien, Muhammed Bulbulia (c), Jason Rowles, Armaan Manack, Paul James, Bandile Mbatha, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka (wk), JJ Basson, Bayanda Majola, Ntando Soni, Daniel Bosman, Corne Botha, Michael Kruiskamp, Enathi Kitshini.
Series Schedule and Outlook
The three-match series is currently poised at 1-0 in favour of India. The final game will also be held at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on January 7, 2026. A win today for India will seal the series, while the hosts will be desperate to level the contest and force a decider. This contest is a crucial platform for future stars to showcase their talent on an international stage.
