The ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, Super 6 match eight is between South Africa Under-19 and Sri Lanka Under-19, which will commence on 29 January 2026.
South Africa U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Match Details
Date: 29 January 2026
Time: 13:00
Venue: Queen Sports Club, Bulawayo
Summary of what has happened leading up to this clash:
In the earlier group stage, South Africa U19 team had mixed results with wins and losses that still allowed them to qualify for the Super Six round. Heading into the Sri Lanka game, South Africa were at the bottom of Super Six Group 1 with no points from three games.
Sri Lanka U19 had a better Super Six run compared with South Africa, already securing victories, notably a close 4-wicket win over Afghanistan U19 in their last match.
South Africa U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Pitch & Weather Report
The wicket at Queens Sports Club typically provides a well-balanced battle between bat and ball. Bowlers can make an impact early, especially with the new ball, but batters who get set are able to score freely as the innings progresses.
While the pitch allows stroke play, batters often leverage from building an innings steadily rather than taking aggressive risks at the start.
Weather Forecast : Daytime highs are likely around 27–29 °C, with warm and pleasant conditions typical of late January in Bulawayo.
South Africa U19, Star Players to watch out for!
Bayanda Majola, JJ Basson, Jorich van Schalkwyk, and Muhammad Bulbulia.
Sri Lanka U19, Key Players to watch out for!
Viran Chamuditha, Kavija Gamage, and Sethmika Seneviratne.
South Africa U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 cricket team: Head-to-Head and Form
Sri Lanka have posted better results overall, with multiple wins, including victories over Ireland, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. They’ve also suffered a defeat to Australia but followed up with several stellar performances.
South Africa strong individual performances: Bulbulia and Rowles have stood out with big scores, but contributions beyond them have varied.
Winning tips & predictions by Chaska Bhai
South Africa U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 prediction: Sri Lanka U19 cricket team (predicted winner)
Sri Lanka’s middle order has shown good recovery ability in recent matches and are more likely to win the toss, which can influence who bowls first on a pitch that’s expected to be batting‑friendly.
Cricket fans & savvy cricket bettors should keep these aspects in mind by favouring their winning outcome for the South Africa U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 World Cup.
• South Africa winning the toss might choose to bat first, but bettors should watch whether conditions favor chasing, that’s where Sri Lanka could capitalize.
• Watch the first 5–10 overs for batting ease, pitch bounce, and bowler form.
