England U19 faces India U19 in the 10th Warm-Up Match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, set for January 12 at Bulawayo Athletic Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The 50-over contest kicks off at 1:00 PM local time (6:30 PM IST), offering both sides a crucial tune-up ahead of the main tournament.
Expect a balanced track at Bulawayo Athletic Club, favoring pace early with some seam movement under overcast skies, but it tends to flatten out for batsmen as the day progresses, especially in warm-up games where scores around 250-280 have been defended successfully. Recent outings here saw spinners like Khilan Patel grab key wickets once the ball softened. Weather looks clear with temperatures around 28-30°C, minimal rain risk, and light winds—ideal for a full match.
This warm-up clash carries big weight as both teams sharpen blades for the U19 World Cup proper, with India aiming to reclaim dominance after recent youth series setbacks and England building on mixed momentum. It’s more than practice; rotations test bench strength, and a strong showing boosts confidence heading into group stages. Key eyes will be on how captains manage overs and youngsters handle pressure.
England U19 enters with patchy results: a win over NZ U19 (266/5 vs 264), but losses to WI U19 and others in their last five (W L L W L). India U19 looks sharper, fresh off a dominant DLS win versus SCO U19 where Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 96 off 50, backed by bowlers like Deepesh Devendran (3/14). Their momentum screams batting fireworks meets spin control.
Head-to-Head
In the last 10 meetings, India U19 edges with 4 wins to England’s 3 (3 no-results or draws). Last five: England won the 5th ODI (211/3 beat 210/9), India took the 4th (363/9 vs 308), 3rd (274/6 vs 291/9? Wait, India won chasing adjusted), 2nd (England edged 291/9 vs 274/6? Mixed), and 1st (India crushed 290 vs 174). India holds psychological upper hand in ODIs.
U19 World Cup Match Details
- Match: England U19 vs India U19
- Date: January 12, 2026
- Time: 12:30 PM IST
- Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
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 ENG U19
Live Score Info:
Watch real-time scores, ball-by-ball commentary, and updates on ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz,
Probable XIs
ENG U19 Probable XI: B Dawkins, J Moores (wk), B Mayes, C Falconer, N Cornwell (c), L Hands, F Ahmed, R Albert, others to fill pace-spin mix.
India U19 Probable XI: Ayush Mhatre (c), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Aaron George, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), RS Amish, Mohamed Enaan, Deepesh Devendran, Khilan Patel, Inesh Singh, Dhavan Tripathi.
England U19 Analysis
England’s strength lies in a solid top order and pace attack, but they’ve struggled chasing big totals lately, leaking runs in the middle overs. Weakness: over-reliance on spinners who leak against aggressive Indian batsmen. Key man: Noah Cornwell for breakthroughs with the new ball; recent tour showed their openers firing in wins. Squad depth tested post-WI series loss.
India U19 Analysis
India boasts explosive batting led by Suryavanshi’s power-hitting and depth till No. 7, with spin duo Enaan and Patel troubling lineups (recent hauls of 2/24, 3/4). Weak spot: occasional top-order collapses if seamers strike early. Standouts like Ayush Mhatre (c) and Abhigyan Kundu (wk) shone in warm-ups, blending flair with control from their England tour wins.
Prediction
India U19 should edge it by 20-30 runs, riding batting depth and spin grip on this pitch, though England’s pace could rattle early. Form and H2H tilt towards the defending youth champs.