The ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 match 9 is scheduled for January 18th in Bulawayo.
The ICC Under-19 World Cup New Zealand vs USA U19 is part of Group B of the tournament.
Group B Teams
- Bangladesh U19
- India U19
- New Zealand U19
- USA U19
New Zealand Under-19 cricket vs USA Match Details
Date: 18 January 2026
Time: 1:00 PM IST (Local time ~ 09:30 AM)
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Fixture Format: ODI (50 Overs)
Summary of what has happened leading up to the Under-19 New Zealand vs USA Under-19 clash:
The USA U19 cricket team kicked off their campaign against India U19 earlier in the tournament, but lost by 6 wickets as India bowled them out for a low total before chasing it comfortably under DLS method conditions.
This World Cup showcases some of the brightest young cricket talents from around the world.
For the USA Under-19 cricket team, this tournament marks their second consecutive World Cup appearance, having competed in the 2024 edition without a win.
New Zealand U19 vs USA U19 Pitch & Weather Report
Historically, at this venue, runs can flow if batters get set, but early movement may help the faster bowlers as the pitch has a bit of carry and bounce early on.
The Queens Sports Club surface generally favors batters once settled, offering good bounce and pace on most days. There’s a possibility of thunderstorms late afternoon or evening, which might affect play or lead to stoppages.
Rain chances are possible, especially later in the day. A full washout is unlikely, but brief interruptions cannot be ruled out. Overcast skies and moisture in the air could give swing bowlers extra assistance early on.
Teams & Players to Watch Out For!
New Zealand U19, Star Players to watch out for!
Tom Jones, Aryan Mann, Harry Waite, and Snehith Reddy.
USA U19, Key Players to watch out for!
Amrinder Gill, Ritvik Appidi, Arjun Mahesh, and Utkarsh Srivastava.
New Zealand U19 vs USA U19 : Head-to-Head and Form
In an earlier World Cup match, USA U19 faced India U19 in their opening match, where they were bundled out for a low total and lost by 6 wickets.
Head-to-Head record pre-match: No notable historical wins recorded between these teams at this level.
New Zealand U19 look fresher and more settled from preparation, while the USA team will want to reset after a tough opener.
Winning tips & predictions by Chaska Bhai
New Zealand U19 vs USA U19 prediction: New Zealand U19 team (predicted winner)
They have a more structured batting approach and stronger game management in pressure moments. New Zealand’s U19 bowlers are known for hitting consistent lengths and building pressure through dot balls.
Cricket fans & savvy cricket bettors should keep these aspects in mind by favouring their winning outcome for New Zealand vs USA Under-19 ICC World Cup.
- Look for USA U19 runs under in the middle overs or NZ U19 to win the middle-overs segment markets.
- Notice Toss & First 15 Overs: If New Zealand bowls first, early wickets are highly likely.
- Focus on over-by-over momentum, for instance: Team USA often slows down after losing a wicket. In live play, back low-scoring overs immediately after a dismissal.
