IND U19 vs NZ U19 24th ODI Match Preview:

The India U19 team will be ready to lock horns with New Zealand U19 in the 24th ODI of the ICC U19 World Cup 2026. India U19 defeated BAN U19 in their previous encounter and secured 2nd consecutive victory in the tournament. They currently top the points table with 4 points.

On the other hand, both of New Zealand’s matches were abandoned due to poor weather conditions, and they hold 3rd place with 2 points. In this match, NZ U19 will aim for their first win, while IND U19 will look to continue their winning streak.

Recent Performance: 

IND U19 vs NZ U19 24th ODI Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: ICC U19 World Cup 2026
• Match: IND U19 vs NZ U19 24th ODI
• Date: 24 JAN. 2026
• Match Start Time: 01:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Queen Sports Club, Bulawayo
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Sony Sports TEN Network, Jio Hotstar

Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 3 Matches)

Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather forecast in Queen Sports Club, Bulawayo, shows cloudy, with high chances of rain. The temperature is expected to reach around 21.0°C. The average score on this venue is 150-180.

Queen Sports Club, Bulawayo Stats: 

Queen Sports Club, Bulawayo pitch is a neutral surface that generally helps the batsmen. This is a batting-friendly venue; winning the toss and opting to bat will be a wise decision on this surface.      

IND U19 vs NZ U19 Probable Playing 11

India U19 (IND U19) Probable 11:

Ayush Mhatre (c), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Kanishk Chouhan, Harvansh Pangalia, RS Ambrish, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran

New Zealand U19 (NZ U19) Probable 11:

Aryan Mann, Hugo Bogue, Tom Jones (c), Snehith Reddy, Marco Alpe (wk), Jacob Cotter, Jaskaran Sandhu, Callum Samson, Flynn Morey, Selwin Sanjay, Mason Clarke

IND U19 vs NZ U19- Top Picks from IND U19

IND U19 vs NZ U19- Top Picks from NZ U19

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

• Henil Patel took 1 wicket in their last game. So far, he has taken 6 wickets at a good economical rate.
• Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a brilliant century in the last game off 67 balls. So far, he has scored 74 runs in 2 innings.
• Abhigyan Kundu has been a consistent performer for IND U19. So far, he has scored 122 runs in 2 innings.
• Flynn Morey is currently the highest wicket-taker for NZ U19. So far, he has taken 4 wickets. 

IND U19 vs NZ U19 Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

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IND U19 vs NZ U19 Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

IND U19 vs NZ U19 Probable Winners:

India U19 is expected to win this match. India U19 hold a strong record against New Zealand U19. Moreover, IND U19 also won 2 games in a row in this tournament, which boosted their confidence.

IND U19 vs NZ U19 24th ODI, 2025 FAQ

Who is likely to win the IND U19 vs NZ U19 match today?

India U19 (IND U19) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

India U19.

Who are the top fantasy picks for the IND U19 vs NZ U19 Dream11 team?

Henil Patel, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhigyan Kundu and Flynn Morey 

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 250 and 210 runs

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named the complete squad for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026, where Ayush Mhatre will lead the side, and the superstar Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has also been named in the squad. 

Zimbabwe and Namibia will host the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 with 16 participating teams, which will run from January 15 to February 6, 2026. It will be the 16th ICC U19 Cricket World Cup, while India U19 are holding the record number of titles with five times. In the last edition (2024) in South Africa, India lost the Final against Australia by 79 runs. 

India U19 played all the last five U19 Cricket World Cup Finals, winning twice and finishing runners-up three times.

Before the U19 World Cup, India U19 will play a three-match Youth ODI series against the hosts South Africa. Willowmoore Park in Benoni will host all three Youth ODIs on January 3, 5, and 7, 2026. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will lead the Indian U19 team in the ODI series in South Africa.

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India U19 complete squad for a 3-match Youth ODI series in South Africa

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Captain), Aaron George (vice-captain), 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

Indian squad for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026

In the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026, India U19 team is in Group A along with Bangladesh, New Zealand, and the United States. The top three teams from each group will advance to the Super 6 stage, where each team will play two games. 

India U19 complete squad for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026

Ayush Mhatre (Captain), Vihaan Malhotra (vice-captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Aaron George, 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.

🚨 News 🚨

India's U19 squad for South Africa tour and ICC Men’s U19 World Cup announced.

Details▶️https://t.co/z21VRlpvjg#U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/bL8pkT5Ca2

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 27, 2025

England have announced their squad for the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 as they look to end their long wait for another U19 title. England last won the tournament in 1998 under Owais Shah, with Graeme Swann also part of that famous squad. Since then, the Three Lions have reached only one final, which came in 2022.

For the 2026 edition, 18-year-old Somerset wicketkeeper-batter Thomas Rew has been named captain. He will be supported by 17-year-old Farhan Ahmed, the younger brother of Rehan Ahmed, who has been appointed vice-captain. Farhan recently led the side during their seven-match series against the West Indies.

England has selected a squad that combines county experience with young talent. The team management believes this group has the right balance to compete strongly in Zimbabwe, where the tournament will be played.

Key Players to Watch and Coach’s View

Batters Ben Dawkins of Kent and Caleb Falconer of Middlesex are among the key players in the squad. Both have impressed at age-group level and were expected selections. One notable absence is Middlesex medium pacer Jack Nelson, who took eight wickets in four matches against the West Indies.

Young Lancashire bowler Luke Hands, who has just turned 17, will be another player to keep an eye on. Along with him, 18-year-old all-rounder Ralphie Albert and top-order batter Isaac Mohammed add depth and variety to England’s squad.

Head coach Mike Yardy expressed confidence in the group and said, “We have a balanced squad with a core group of players who already have county experience and who have developed a camaraderie while playing together for the U19s that will serve them well during the tournament. I really want the players to enjoy the opportunity to play at a World Cup, in a beautiful country like Zimbabwe, and to embrace the chance to compete against different countries and show their quality.”

England are placed in Group C alongside Pakistan, Scotland, and Zimbabwe. They will begin their campaign with a high-profile match against Pakistan on Friday, January 16.

England Squad for U19 World Cup 2026

Thomas Rew (c) (wk), Farhan Ahmed (vc), Ralphie Albert, Ben Dawkins, Caleb Falconer, Ali Farooq, Alex French, Alex Green, Luke Hands, Manny Lumsden, Ben Mayes, James Minto, Isaac Mohammed, Joe Moores and Sebastian Morgan.

With a comfortable eight-wicket win against Bangladesh Women in the Super Six, defending champions India Women's U19 team have confirmed their place in the Semi-finals of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025.

ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025: India Women reach Semi-finals

In their first Super Six game of Group 1, India Women faced Bangladesh Women on Sunday. After India Women chose to field first, Bangladesh Women were restricted to 64/8 in 20 overs. They lost their first five wickets only for 22 runs, while the skipper Sumaiya Akter (21*) and Jannatul Maoua (14) were the only batters to reach the double-digit scores in that innings. 

Among the Indian bowlers, Vaishnavi Sharma bagged three wickets as she had bowling figures of 4-0-15-3. 

In reply, opener Gongadi Trisha scored 40 off 31 balls with the help of eight fours as India Women reached the target in 7.1 overs after losing only both the openers. As the defending champions won the match comfortably, Vaishnavi Sharma won the Player of the Match award for her incredible bowling performance. 

With this victory in their first game of the Super Six round (Group 1), India Women, who won all their first three matches of the group stage (Group A) in the tournament, have booked their place for the Semi-finals of the competition.

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ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025: Australia Women and South Africa Women also reach Semi-finals

Meanwhile, Australia Women, another team from Group 1 in the Super Six round, have also confirmed their place in the Semi-finals, who previously won all three group stage games (Group D) and their first Super Six match against West Indies Women last Saturday.

Both India and Australia have one match left in the Super Six stage, as India Women will face Scotland Women and Australia Women will compete against Sri Lanka Women on the coming Tuesday. 

While the Semi-finals path from Super Six Group 1 has been completed before its last round, South Africa Women have already booked their place for the Semi-finals from Super Six Group 2. After winning all three group stage matches (Group C), South Africa Women thrashed Ireland Women by seven wickets after bundling them out for only 35 runs last Saturday.

Now, the Super Six Group 2 teams England and Nigeria are battling for the one remaining Semi-finals spot of the tournament.

Vaishnavi Sharma Makes History with Hat Trick in U19 Women’s T20 World Cup

Vaishnavi Sharma just did something exceptionally wonderful in cricket by being the first player from India to score a hat trick at the U19 Women's T20 World Cup. An amazing moment happened on January 21, when India was playing against Malaysia in their second match of Group A. Miss Sharma didn't only stop at making history with that hat trick she also secured a spot as the third person ever in this tournament to pull it off.

About her game, it was nothing short of amazing. Sharma moved forward and took 5 wickets giving a tiny 5 runs in 4 overs. That's unbelievably great! Because of her, Malaysia could only score a very low 31 runs before getting all out in just 14.3 overs. It was of major importance because her incredible bowling helped India completely defeat Malaysia. This win wasn't simply a regular win ,it got Sharma into the record books for the best bowling figures ever in the U19 Women's T20 World Cup. Now, specifically her reputation, it's rising quickly. Sharma not only mastered this tournament as the first Indian with a hat trick but she's also setting new benchmarks for what's possible in women's cricket back home in India.

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HISTORY IN U-19 WORLD CUP 📢

Vaishnavi Sharma becomes the first Indian bowler to take the Hat-trick in Women's U-19 WC history. pic.twitter.com/s9ziyvZjpm

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 21, 2025

This makes her a major inspiration for anyone playing or thinking about playing cricket. Her excellent performance did more than just win a game ,it really boosted India's chances in the U19 Women's T20 World Cup. The entire team is looking strong, and with Sharma leading the charge with her skills, they're definitely one of the teams to watch out for. It's as though she's lifted the entire team's game and now they're serious contenders. A discerning reader will surely see that Sharma's not simply playing cricket.she's surging in popularity and showing how important wins like these can inspire many people. Though it's going down to the final moments, her journey's just starting, and she's already proving she could be a massive star in women's cricket.

But we should take this with a grain of salt because as exciting as it is, it's still early days. Regardless, with Sharma and the Indian team pushing hard, their most important goal for more glory in the tournament is very easy to see. Sharma's important hat trick and amazing stats have put her on the map for a future that looks unfathomably bright. Miss Sharma's one of the main players to watch closely in the next few years..

Nigeria Women Secure Historic First-Ever U19 World Cup Win Against New Zealand

On January 20, 2025, the Nigeria woman' Cricket Team did something really big! They won their very first game in the major Under-19 tournament by beating New Zealand by just two runs. It was very thrilling and close. The game was at the Borneo Cricket Ground in Sarawak but it rained, so they only played for 13 overs instead of the whole match.This win is very important for the Nigeria woman!

After winning the toss and opting to bat, Nigeria managed to post a modest total of 65 runs in their allotted 13 overs. Captain Piety Lucky and Lillian Udeh were the only batters to reach double figures, scoring 18 and 19 runs respectively. The Nigerian innings saw just four boundaries and a solitary six, highlighting the challenging conditions for the batters. Despite the low target, the team remained hopeful of defending the score.

A historic first #U19WorldCup win for Nigeria 👏

📝: https://t.co/VdlPdINwlE pic.twitter.com/gJmwfLsHER

— ICC (@ICC) January 20, 2025

Nigeria's Remarkable Bowling Effort

The team from New Zealand didn't start their game very well. They lost two players very quickly, just when they scored seven runs, and the game had only just started. The players who hit the ball had a hard time because the players from Nigeria were blew the ball very skillfully and they were careful not to make mistakes. Even though some New Zealand players named Eve Wolland, Anika Todd, and their Captain Tash Wakelin tried to work well together, the team still couldn't start many runs. Captain Piety Lucky played a pivotal role in Nigeria's defense, delivering an all-round performance. She not only contributed valuable runs with the bat but also dismissed Eve Wolland, conceding just eight runs in her three-over spell. As the match reached its climax, New Zealand needed nine runs in the final over.

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Skipper Piety Lucky was at the heart of Nigeria's first-ever victory in #U19WorldCup history 🤩

She wins the @aramco POTM award 🎖️ pic.twitter.com/ofjHvOKarp

— ICC (@ICC) January 20, 2025

Player of the Match

Piety Lucky was deservedly named Player of the Match for her stellar all-round display. Her composed innings of 18 runs and economical bowling spell played a crucial role in Nigeria's victory.

A Historic Upset for  U19 New Zealand Team

Lillian Udeh was very courageous in the last part of the game, and only let the other team get no runs from the bat . Miss Udeh made sure that the team from Nigeria won for the first time, and it was unbelievably thrilling. The team from New Zealand tried hard but only got 63 runs and lost 2 runs before the trade ended after 13 Over. At the very end, it was extremely exciting because Tash Wakelin understood right when the last play happened, and that made the players from Nigeria extremely happy, and they started cheering and being joyful.

This win is considered one of the biggest upsets in the history of women's cricket, as Nigeria, an associate nation, toppled a full-member team like New Zealand. The victory has sent waves of excitement across Nigerian cricket, showcasing the potential and resilience of the young team. Nigeria's triumph in the U19 Women's T20 World Cup will serve as an inspiration for emerging cricketing nations and highlight the growing competitiveness of the sport at the global level.

Nepal’s U19 off-spinner, Subhash Bhandari, was found in violation of the ICC Code of Conduct during the U19 World Cup clash against Pakistan at Buffalo Park in East London on January 24. The breach occurred in the 14th over of Pakistan’s innings when Bhandari threw the ball toward batsman Shahzaib Khan, hitting him on the forearm. Bhandari’s actions were deemed a breach of Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct, involving the inappropriate and/or dangerous throwing of a ball at or near a player during an international match.

The charges were put by the onfield umpires Phil Gillespie and Bongani Jele, TV umpire Forster Mutizwa and fourth umpire, K.N. Ananthapadmanabhan. While this was a level breach of conduct, that carries a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, and a maximum of 50 percent of the match fees. One or two demerit points are also added to the disciplinary record of the player.

Subhash Bhandari was reprimanded for breaching the level one breach of conduct and also one demerit point was added to his disciplinary record. Bhandari performed the offense for the first time in 24 months. Bhandari accepted his mistake and admitted that he had committed an offense. He also accepted the sanction that was put on him by the onfield umpire Graeme Labrooy.

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Batting first against the Pakistan U19 team, Nepal U19 managed to score 197 runs. Opener Bipin Rawal top-scored with 39 runs from 68 balls, while Captain Dev Khanal contributed 23 runs from 37 balls, and Subhash Bhandari was the third-highest scorer with 20 runs from 24 balls. Despite various batsmen getting starts, none were able to convert them into substantial scores, with most getting out after scoring 15 to 20 runs.

Pakistan utilized seven bowlers, with Arafat Minhas being the most successful, claiming 3 wickets, and Ubaid Shah and Ahmad Hasaan taking 2 wickets each. Khubaid Khalil, Mohammad Zeeshan, and Ali Asfand picked up 1 wicket each.

In the chase, Pakistan U19 had a decent start as openers Sharmyl Hussain and Shazaib Khan added 80 runs for the first wicket. Both openers were dismissed after scoring 37 runs each. Arafaf Minhas contributed 8 runs before being removed, while captain Saad Baig scored a duck. Azan Awais remained unbeaten with 63 runs from 82 balls, guiding Pakistan U19 to victory.

Pakistan secured a 5-wicket victory, placing them at the top of Group D, while Nepal currently holds the 3rd spot with one win out of three games. In their upcoming match, Pakistan will face New Zealand, with both teams aiming to maintain their unbeaten streak in the group stage.

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