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New Delhi: India will take on South Africa in the three-match Youth ODI series at the Willowmoore Park in Benoni on Saturday, December 3. The 14-year-old prodigy, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, will lead the Indian U19 team in the South Africa series.
After that, India will participate in the U-19 World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6. The tournament will feature 16 teams divided into four groups.
After that, a Super Six stage, semifinals, and a final will be played in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Five-time winners India have been placed in Group B alongside New Zealand, the USA, and Bangladesh.
India will start their World Cup campaign against the USA on January 15 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, followed by the games against Bangladesh on January 17 at the same venue and New Zealand on January 24.
The Indian youth team regulars and the captain and vice-captain of the side for the upcoming World Cup, Ayush Mhatre and Vihaan Malhotra, have been ruled out of the South Africa tour. According to the BCCI, both players have sustained wrist injuries and will miss the series. They will join the squad ahead of the U19 World Cup.
| Match | Day | Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saturday | 3rd January | 1st One-Day | Willowmoore Park |
| 2 | Monday | 5th January | 2nd One-Day | Willowmoore Park |
| 3 | Wednesday | 7th January | 3rd One-Day | Willowmoore Park |
When will the Youth ODI series between India and South Africa start?
The Youth ODI series will begin on Saturday, January 3.
What time will the India U19 vs South Africa U19 match begin?
The match will start at 01:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled at 01:00 PM IST.
Where will the Youth ODI series between India and South Africa be played?
The Youth ODI series will be played at Willowmoore Park in Benoni.
Where to watch the India vs South Africa WT20I Youth ODI series on television in India?
The live-telecast of the series will not be available on Television in India.
Where to watch the online streaming of the Youth ODI series between India and South Africa?
The Youth ODI series can be streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.
India U19 Squad: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi(c), Aaron George, Harvansh Pangalia, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu(w), Kanishk Chouhan, RS Ambrish, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Kishan Kumar Singh, Mohamed Enaan, Rahul Kumar, Udhav Mohan, Yuvraj Gohil.
South Africa U19 Squad: Jorich Van Schalkwyk, Adnaan Lagadien, Muhammed Bulbulia(w/c), Jason Rowles, Armaan Manack, Paul James, Daniel Bosman, Bandile Mbatha, Ntando Soni, JJ Basson, Bayanda Majola, Corne Botha, Michael Kruiskamp, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka, Enathi Kitshini.