The ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 is moving towards the Super Six stage, and India U19 have already booked their place from Group B. The final group match will now decide how the table shapes up before the next round.
Under the leadership of Ayush Mhatre, India U19 have been solid throughout the group stage. They started with a six-wicket win over USA U19, followed by a hard-fought 18-run victory against Bangladesh U19. Rain has played a role in both matches, and similar weather conditions are expected again.
India U19 will now face New Zealand U19, who are yet to play a full match in the tournament. Both of New Zealand’s games were washed out, leaving them with two shared points and plenty of uncertainty heading into this crucial clash.
The match will be played at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, on Saturday afternoon.
IND vs NZ U19 Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | India U19 vs New Zealand U19, Match 14 |
| Date | Saturday, 24 January 2026 |
| Time | 01:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Queens Sports Club |
Match Preview
India U19
India U19 have looked balanced and confident so far. Their batting unit has delivered under pressure, and the bowling attack has adapted well in overcast conditions.
Even though qualification is already secured, India will aim to maintain momentum and finish the group stage stronglyKey Players:
Ayush Mhatre, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhigyan Kundu, Kanishk Chouhan
New Zealand U19
New Zealand U19 are coming into this game without match practice, as rain washed out both of their earlier fixtures. That lack of game time could be a major challenge.
They will rely heavily on a strong start and hope weather conditions allow a full contest.
Key Players:
Hugo Bogue, Marco Alpe, Tom Jones, Jaskaran Sandhu
Head-to-Head Record (U19 ODIs)
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| India U19 | 18 |
| New Zealand U19 | 03 |
| No Result/Tied | 00 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| India U19 | W, W, W, W, W |
| New Zealand U19 | L, L, L, NR, NR |
Weather & Pitch Report – Bulawayo
Weather Update
- Temperature: 21–23°C
- Humidity: 70–75%
- Rain: 30% chance (interruptions possible)
Pitch Report
- Decent batting surface
- Spinners get help as match progresses
- Overcast conditions may assist bowlers early
- Toss could play a key role
Ground Stats – Queens Sports Club (ODIs)
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 99 |
| Bat First Wins | 43 |
| Bat Second Wins | 51 |
| Tie/No Result | 5 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 233 |
| Highest Score | 399/1 |
| Lowest Score | 48 |
Predicted Playing XI
India U19
- Ayush Mhatre (c)
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Vedant Trivedi
- Vihaan Malhotra
- Abhigyan Kundu (wk)
- Harvansh Pangalia
- Kanishk Chouhan
- RS Ambrish
- Khilan Patel
- Henil Patel
- Deepesh Devendran
New Zealand U19
- Aryan Mann
- Hugo Bogue
- Tom Jones (c)
- Snehith Reddy
- Marco Alpe (wk)
- Jacob Cotter
- Jaskaran Sandhu
- H. Burns
- Flynn Morey
- Selwin Sanjay
- Mason Clarke
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Hugo Bogue
- Abhigyan Kundu
- Marco Alpe
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Vihaan Malhotra
- Snehith Reddy
- H. Burns
- Kanishk Chouhan
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
New Zealand U19 are yet to get any real game time in the tournament, which puts them at a disadvantage. Rain could again influence proceedings, making the toss important.
India U19, however, are match-hardened, confident, and already qualified. Their recent form and balance across departments give them a clear edge.
Predicted Winner: India U19
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| New Zealand U19 | No injury updates |
| India U19 | No injury updates |
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