After a winning start to the series, the Indian Under-19 cricket team is set to lock horns with their South African counterparts in the second Youth One-Day International. The match will be played at the Willowmoore Park in Benoni on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Series Context and First Match Recap
Led by captain Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the India Colts began the three-match series on a positive note. They secured a 25-run victory over Muhammed Bulbulia's South Africa side in a rain-affected first encounter. This win gives India a crucial 1-0 lead as they head into the second fixture, aiming to clinch the series with a game to spare.
Match Details: Date, Time, and Venue
The India U-19 vs South Africa U-19 2nd Youth ODI is scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2026. The action will unfold at the Willowmoore Park in Benoni. The all-important toss will take place at 1:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), with the first ball to be bowled at 1:30 PM IST.
How to Watch: Live Streaming and Telecast
Fans in India and across the globe can catch the live action of the Youth ODI series online. The match will be livestreamed on the official Cricket South Africa YouTube channel. As of now, there is no confirmation regarding live telecast on television networks in India, making the digital stream the primary viewing option.
Predicted Playing XIs for the Crucial Clash
Based on the first match and squad compositions, here are the likely line-ups for both teams.
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.
Full Squads for the Series
India Under-19 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 Under-19 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.
The Indian team will be high on confidence and look to maintain their winning momentum. South Africa, playing at home, will be desperate to bounce back and level the series, setting up a decider for the final match on January 7.
