United States of America U19 vs India U19, 1st Match, ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, Group B Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026 Time: 12:30 PM Local (Bulawayo, Zimbabwe) / 1:00 PM IST Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
India U19 kick off their Under-19 World Cup campaign against USA U19 in the tournament opener, a clash that sets the tone for Group B alongside Bangladesh and New Zealand. This match holds massive stakes as both teams eye a strong start to punch a ticket to the Super Six stage, with India aiming to extend their dominance in youth cricket while USA looks to pull off an upset as qualifiers. Recent momentum favors the Indians, who swept South Africa 3-0 earlier this month, powered by explosive batting from opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
Queens Sports Club offers a balanced surface that typically aids pace early before spin takes over, favoring teams with versatile attacks—past U19 games here have seen scores around 250-300 defended successfully. Expect some seam movement under lights if dew plays a role later. Weather in Bulawayo today calls for moderate rain with temperatures around 23°C high and 17°C low, possible interruptions from 14.8 mm precipitation, so duckworth-lewis could factor in.
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have clashed just once before, in the 2024 U19 World Cup where India U19 hammered USA U19 by 201 runs—India posted 326 while restricting USA to 125. Overall: Total matches: 1, India wins: 1, USA wins: 0, No results: 0. With no last five meetings due to limited history, this remains a lopsided record highlighting India’s superiority.
U19 World Cup Match Details
- Match: USA U19 vs India U19
- Date: January 15, 2026
- Time: 12:30 PM 7:30 AM GMT / 9:30 AM LOCAL
- Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
U19 World Cup Live Streaming info
The ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 runs from January 15 to February 6, 2026, co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Five venues host all matches. The tournament features 41 ODIs, including group stage, Super Sixes, playoffs, semifinals, and final.
Live streaming for the ICC U19 World Cup 2026 varies by country, with broadcasters like Star Sports, Disney Hotstar, and Willow TV holding major rights. Coverage starts January 15, accessible via apps, websites, and TV channels.
- India: Stream on Disney Hotstar app/website; telecast on Star Sports channels.
- USA/Canada: Willow TV and digital platforms for live coverage.
- Sri Lanka: Dialog Television (exclusive Pay-TV) partnering with TV Supreme for free-to-air broadcasts.
- Pakistan: Likely PTV Sports or streaming apps like Tamasha/Daraz (based on prior ICC deals).
Global Alternatives
ICC.tv offers free live streams in select regions like Europe, Middle East (excluding some countries), and parts of Africa, subject to geo-restrictions. Check official ICC site or local providers for VPN-free access and full listings.
Live Streaming Info:
Star Sports will be live: IND U19 vs USA U19
Live Score Info:
Watch real-time scores, ball-by-ball commentary, and updates on ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz,
India U19: Ayush Mhatre (c), Vihaan Malhotra, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Aaron George, Vedant Trivedi, R.S. Ambrish, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Udhav Mohan, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Khilan A. Patel
USA U19: Utkarsh Srivastava (c), Amogh Reddy Arepally (wk), Arjun Mahesh, Nitish Sudini, Adnit Jhamb, Sahil Garg, Amrinder Gill, Adit Kappa, Rayaan Taj, Sabrish Prasad, Sahir Bhatia
Team Analysis: India U19
India U19 boast a star-studded lineup led by captain Ayush Mhatre, blending raw talent with recent form— their 3-0 series win over South Africa showcased batting depth and bowling variety. Strengths lie in explosive top-order firepower from Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Vihaan Malhotra, solid keeping from Abhigyan Kundu, and a spin-heavy attack with Henil Patel and Khilan A. Patel. Weaknesses? Over-reliance on youth prodigies could show if the middle order folds under pressure. Key players like 14-year-old Suryavanshi, who blitzed domestic circuits, and all-rounder Vedant Trivedi bring momentum from warm-ups.
Team Analysis: USA U19
USA U19, qualifiers who dominated Americas with standout performances from Amrinder Gill (199 runs) and spinners Sahir Bhatia and Ansh Rai, enter as underdogs but with grit shown in a recent warm-up loss to Afghanistan U19. Strengths include resilient batting from captain Utkarsh Srivastava and keeper Arjun Mahesh, plus a crafty spin duo. Weaknesses surface in batting collapses against quality pace and limited depth against subcontinental spin. Key performer Amrinder Gill’s opening aggression and Sabrish Prasad’s wickets offer hope, but recent L vs AFG U19 (148 all out) tempers expectations.
Probable Playing XI
India U19 hold the edge with superior form, squad depth, and head-to-head dominance, likely overpowering USA despite potential rain interruptions—expect a comfortable win by 150+ runs or 7 wickets if chasing.