India U19 and South Africa U19 Score: Vedant, Kundu cautious after play resumes; required run rate close to

India U19 and South Africa U19 Score, IND vs SA

India U19 and South Africa U19 Score, IND vs SA: The players are back on the field with a revised goal of 174 in 27 overs, leaving India needing 59 runs from 85 deliveries to win.

India were set a goal of 246 after South Africa Under-19 were bowled out for 245, but the chase quickly became about one name. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, leading the side, walked out to open and immediately took control, lighting up the contest with a breathtaking start.

The 14-year-old bull goes into the bowling from the outset, racing to 68 off just 24 balls. His innings were built on clean, fearless hitting, with ten sixes and a four clearing the ropes with ease. Vaibhav brought up his half-century in just 19 deliveries, giving India Under-19 precisely the momentum they were looking for at the top of the order. I shared the opening stand with Aaron George, who made 20 before falling early in the chase.

India U19 and South Africa U19 Score, IND vs SA:

Play was stopped once more due to lightning, with India cruising at 115 for 2 in 12.5 overs of the chase. With the revised DLS target set at 230, the interruption came at an uncomfortable time as umpires and players returned to the pavilion after lightning was detected around the stadium.

Lightning forced an early stoppage moments after Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s exit, interrupting India’s chase. The opener had just been dismissed for a blister 68 from 24 deliveries, an explosive knock that had given India a commanding start before play was stopped.

Suryavanshi raced to a breathtaking fifty off just 19 deliveries, unleashing a flurry of eight sixes. The bold assault blew the game open early, leaving the bowlers scrambling and giving India decisive momentum in the chase.

Kishan Kumar starred with a four-wicket haul as South Africa were bowled out for 245, despite a courageous 114 from Jason Rowles. His incisive spell broke the backbone of the Proteas batting, ensuring Rowles’ lone resistance wasn’t enough to push the total further.

Kishan Kumar ripped through the South African top order with a fiery three-wicket haul, swinging momentum decisively in India’s favor. The spell kept the Proteas under pressure as Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his bowlers remained firmly on top.

The India U19, led by Vaibhav Suryavanshi, will aim to settle the three-match Youth ODI series on Monday when they take the pitch against South Africa in Benoni. The second ODI will give the visitors a chance to gain an unassailable lead after winning the opener, owing to the Duckworth-Lewis Method. The series between India and the Proteas is giving both teams a chance to fine-tune their squads ahead of the upcoming U19 World Cup, set to begin on January 15. India might have won the opener by 25 runs under the DLS method, but there are some holes that the visitors need to plug.

For starters, Suryavanshi’s form for India has tapered off lately, and even in the first ODI, he didn’t manage to get away, lasting just 12 balls in the middle and scoring 11 runs. The top order collapsed, and the guests were reduced to 67/4. RS Ambrish and Harvansh Pangalia then rescued India, hitting half-centuries to help the side post more than 300 runs on the board.

The second ODI between India and South Africa U19 will not be broadcast live on any TV channel in India, while the live stream will be available on the official YouTube channel of Cricket South Africa. Previously, Star Sports had issued an official clarification regarding why they are unable to broadcast the series, saying, “Owing to technical issues at the event organiser’s end, the IND U19 vs SA U19 Youth ODI series is unavailable for live broadcast.”

Squads:

India – Vaibhav Suryavanshi (captain), Aaron George, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu, Harvansh Singh, R.S. Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan A. Patel, Mohamed Enaan, Henil Patel, D. Deepesh, Kishan Kumar Singh, Udhav Mohan, Yuvraj Gohil, Rahul Kumar.

South Africa: Muhammad Bulbulia (captain), JJ Basson, Daniel Bosman, Corne Botha, Paul James, Enathi Khitshini Tembalethu, Michael Kruiskamp, Adnaan Lagadien, Bayanda Majola, Armaan Manack, Bandile Mbatha, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka, Jason Rowles, Ntandoyenkosi Soni, Jorich van Schalkwyk.

Spin into attack!

India U19 and South Africa U19 Score: Enathi Kitshini into the attack – spin for first in this innings. Six runs came off the over. The required run rate is 4 and India in no mood to take any risks here. Both batters are playing cautiously.

IND 119/2 in 14 overs

India U19 and South Africa U19 Score: A careful start from Vedant Trivedi and Abhigyan Kundu as four runs came off JJ Basson’s over. India need 55 runs more to win in 13 overs. They might look to wrap the game quickly. IND 119/2 in 14 overs

Don’t update yet!

India U19 and South Africa U19 Score: There has been no encouragement update yet, with lightning continuing to keep play suspended. India were comfortably placed at 115 for 2 in 12.5 overs when the interruption occurred. With a revised DLS target of 230 in place, the stoppage showed untimely as players and umpires were forced back to the pavilion after lightning was sighted near the stadium.

Former Indian pacer Varun Aaron said the Under-19 cricketers should simply be themselves in preparation for the upcoming U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia, adding that these years will never come back in anyone’s life. “Under-19 cricket is about expressing yourself. There is always pressure to perform at any level, even from Under-14s, but the coaches with this group just want the boys to play with freedom and show their natural game on the field. Those Under-19 years never come back, so this is the stage where they should just be themselves,” Aaron said on JioStar.

The India U19 men’s side are currently playing the second Youth ODI against South Africa at the Willowmoore Park in Benoni, after winning the opening match of the series by 25 runs (via DLS Method). The three-game series is a part of their preparation for the mega event starting on January 15.

Skipper Ayush Mhatre and Vihaan Malhotra are not part of the tour of South Africa due to wrist injuries, but will return in time for the U19 World Cup. India will open its U19 World Cup campaign against Group A opponents USA in Bulawayo, before facing New Zealand and Bangladesh in the league stage. India have been the most successful side in Men’s U19 World Cup with a record five titles.

The 16th edition of the 2026 Men’s Under-19 World Cup will feature 16 teams divided into four groups of four each. Every side will play the other three teams in its group during the opening round, with the top three progressing to the Super Six stage.

The leading four teams from there will qualify for the semi-finals to be played on February 3 and 4 in Bulawayo and Harare, whilst the final is scheduled to be played at the Harare Sports Club on February 6.

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