The ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, Match 24, is scheduled for January 24.
The India Under-19 vs New Zealand Under-19 is part of Group B of the tournament.
India U19 vs New Zealand U19 Match Details
Date: 24 January 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Summary of what happened leading up to the clash:
India team posted a strong total of 295/8 in their 50 overs. India’s dominant performance gave them a massive 214‑run victory, showcasing their strength in both batting and bowling.
While New Zealand U19 remain competitive, especially with their own pool of emerging talent, the historical results suggest India U19 has held an edge in past U19 World Cup encounters.
India U19 vs New Zealand U19 Pitch & Weather Report
The wicket at Queens Sports Club is generally considered batter‑friendly, offering enough firmness and pace for runs once batsmen get their eye in and forecasts suggest clear to partly sunny skies with no significant rain interruptions expected.
Teams & Players to Watch Out For!
India U19 squad , star players to watch out for!
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Aaron George, Henil Patel, and Ayush Mhatre
New Zealand U19 team, key players to watch out for!
Tom Jones, Flynn Morey, and Mason Clarke.
India Under-19 vs New Zealand Under-19: Head-to-Head and Form
Strong Tournament Form: In the 2024 U19 World Cup, India U19 beat New Zealand U19 by a huge margin (214 runs), showing dominance in both batting and bowling.
In the ongoing 2026 U19 World Cup, India U19 team have continued positive momentum, including convincing wins like their victory over USA U19 in a rain‑affected match. While capable of competitive cricket, New Zealand U19 have yet to consistently match India’s depth, particularly in big‑match scenarios.
Winning tips & predictions by Chaska Bhai
India U19 vs New Zealand U19 prediction: India U19 team (predicted winner)
Recent performances suggest India enter this match with strong confidence, having collected consistent wins in the current tournament. India U19 have been in good form in the 2026 tournament, starting with a win over USA U19. Historically, India dominated this head‑to‑head in World Cup play, with a high win percentage.
Cricket fans & savvy cricket bettors should keep these aspects in mind by favouring their winning outcome for the India U19 vs New Zealand U19 ICC World Cup.
- Toss Influence: Teams winning the toss may prefer to bat first to set a competitive total around 220–260 runs.
- Powerplay Runs (Overs 1–10): Expect India’s top-order to score steadily; backing India to score highest in powerplay is a good option.
