The ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, Match 21, is scheduled for January 22.
The West Indies vs South Africa Under-19 is part of Group D of the tournament.
West Indies vs South Africa U19 Match Details
Date: 22 January 2026
Time: 9:30 AM local, 7:30 AM GMT
Venue: High Performance Oval, Windhoek
Fixture Format: ODI (50 Overs)
Summary of what has happened leading up to the clash:
West Indies and South Africa are evenly matched ( 8 wins each). South Africa scored 397/5 over Tanzania U19 and based on the recent form West Indies with a five-wicket victory over Tanzania team on 15 Jan shows a string of wins, indicating confidence through the group stage.
West Indies vs South Africa Under-19 Pitch & Weather Report
Bowlers who can hit good lengths and use bounce early may get rewards, but the pitch tends to flatten out as the innings progresses, making stroke-play easier later on.
Forecasts for the match day indicate sunny intervals with light winds, perfect conditions for a full 50-over game without interruption.
Teams & Players to Watch Out For!
West Indies Under-19, Star Players to watch out for!
Jordan Johson, Zachary Carter, and Joshua Dorne.
South Africa Under-19 Team, Key Players to watch out for!
Paul James, Jason Rowles, and Enathi Khitshini.
West Indies vs South Africa Under-19: Head-to-Head and Form
South Africa U19 has impressed with standout performances throughout the 2026 U19 World Cup. They scored a huge team total and a dominant win over Tanzania U19, completely outplaying them and boosting their net run rate.
West Indies U19 have been competitive in Group D matches as part of the U19 World Cup so far, aiming to stay in contention for the Super Six stage.
Winning tips & predictions by Chaska Bhai
West Indies vs South Africa Under-19 prediction: South Africa U19 team (predicted winner)
Powerful batting lineup: South Africa U19 has shown they can score big totals, putting opponents under constant pressure. Their recent dominant form and strong performances in the tournament have boosted confidence and momentum.
Cricket fans & savvy cricket bettors should keep these aspects in mind by favouring their winning outcome for the West Indies vs South Africa U19 ICC World Cup.
- If South Africa U19 scores quickly or picks early wickets, they usually take control early.
- Bowling Impact: South Africa’s bowlers are effective in the middle overs, often slowing run flow and building pressure.
