India vs New Zealand, ICC U-19 World Cup 2026: Live streaming, squads, pitch and weather report
Ayush Mhatre-led India U19 will take on New Zealand U19 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo in the ICC U-19 World Cup 2026 on Saturday. Here is all you need to know about the game.
Ayush Mhatre-led India U19 will look to bag their third win in a row when they lock horns with New Zealand U19 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, in the ICC U19 World Cup 2026 on Saturday, January 24. India defeated USA and Bangladesh via DLS methods in their first two matches in the tournament.
India won their opening game against USA by six wickets, before beating Bangladesh by 18 runs in their second game on January 17. Both matches were rain-affected contests and were decided via the DLS method. India will look to continue their winning streak against New Zealand, who have yet to win a game in the U19 World Cup 2026, as their first two matches have been washed out by rain.
New Zealand's opener against USA was washed out due to rain, and their second group-stage clash against Bangladesh also ended in a no result due to bad weather. The Kiwis will be searching for their first win when they lock horns with India on Saturday. Both India and New Zealand have already qualified for the next round.
In their last game against Bangladesh, Vihaan Malhotra starred with the ball to help India secure a thrilling win. The part-time spinner produced a match-winning spell which saw him bag a four-wicket haul, to turn the game in India's favour. Abhigyan Kundu and young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi shone with the bat, with knocks of 80 and 72, respectively.
India vs New Zealand, U19 World Cup 2026 live-streaming details:
When is the U19 World Cup match between India and New Zealand?
The India vs New Zealand U19 World Cup 2026 match will take place on Saturday, January 24.
What time will the India vs New Zealand U19 World Cup match begin?
The India vs New Zealand match will start at 01:00 PM IST, with the toss scheduled at 12:30 PM IST.
Where to watch the India vs New Zealand U19 World Cup 2026 match live in India?
The live telecast of the India vs New Zealand U19 World Cup 2026 match will be available on the Star Sports Network in India.
How to watch the online streaming of the India vs New Zealand U19 World Cup 2026 match?
The India vs New Zealand U19 World Cup 2026 match can be live-streamed on the Jio Hotstar app and website.
India vs New Zealand, U19 World Cup: pitch report
India have played all their matches at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo in the ongoing U19 World Cup 2026 so far. The pitch at the ground has proven to be tricky for the batters. While pacers have generated early movement with the new balls, spinners have also come to the party. Both teams might look to bat first and put runs on the board to put pressure on the opposition.
India vs New Zealand, U19 World Cup: Weather report
The weather forecast for Saturday in Bulawayo doesn't look promising, as there are strong chances of rain affecting the contest. As per Accuweather, there is around 22 to over 60 per cent chances of rain and thunderstorms in the city on Saturday. India's last two matches at the venue have been reduced due to rain, and it is expected to remain the same on Saturday.