As the road to the 2026 ICC Under-19 World Cup officially begins, the Indian U19 team is set to take on South Africa U19 in a high-stakes three-match Youth ODI series.
The opening fixture, scheduled for Saturday, January 3, 2026, serves as a critical dress rehearsal for the young "Boys in Blue" to acclimatize to the conditions in Southern Africa before the global tournament kicks off on January 15.
Match Details and Venue
The 1st Youth ODI will be held at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, a venue known for offering early pace and bounce - conditions that will test the technique of India’s budding stars. The match is scheduled to start at 1:30 PM IST, with the crucial toss taking place at 1:00 PM IST.
Live Streaming and Telecast: Where to Watch?
When will India vs South Africa U19, 1st Youth ODI take place?
India vs South Africa U19, 1st Youth ODI will take place on Saturday, January 03.
Where will India vs South Africa U19, 1st Youth ODI be held?
India vs South Africa U19, 1st Youth ODI will be held at Willowmoore Park in Benoni.
What time will the India vs South Africa U19, 1st Youth ODI start?
India vs South Africa U19, 1st Youth ODI will start at 1:30 PM IST. The toss will take place at 1 PM IST.
Which TV channels will show live telecast of India vs South Africa U19, 1st Youth ODI?
India vs South Africa U19, 1st Youth ODI won't telecast live in India.
How to watch live streaming of India vs South Africa U19, 1st Youth ODI?
India vs South Africa U19, 1st Youth ODI doesn't have an official streaming partner yet.
This three-match series (January 3, 5, and 7) is the final opportunity for the Indian management to finalize their playing XI. Following the tour, India U-19 team will head to the World Cup, where they are placed in Group B alongside New Zealand, the USA, and Bangladesh.
India U19 Squad for SA Tour: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (C), Aaron George (VC), Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu (WK), Harvansh Singh (WK), R.S. Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Mohamed Enaan, Henil Patel, D. Deepesh, Kishan Kumar Singh, Udhav Mohan, Yuvraj Gohil, Rahul Kumar.