India U19 and South Africa U19 are set to clash in the first of a three-match Youth ODI series today, January 3, 2026, at Willowmoore Park in Benoni. This series serves as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the ICC U-19 World Cup, which begins on January 15 in Zimbabwe and Namibia.

The match is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 1:00 PM IST.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi will lead the Indian team in this series, as regular captain Ayush Mhatre and vice-captain Vihaan Malhotra are currently recovering from wrist injuries. Aaron George will serve as his deputy. Muhammad Bulbulia will lead the South African side, which also boasts a strong squad.

Live Streaming Details

While there's anticipation surrounding the broadcast of the match, it's important to note that no official streaming and telecast partners have been announced for the India vs South Africa U-19 Youth ODI series. The live streaming may be available on the JioHotstar app and website.

Squads

The India U-19 squad for the South Africa tour includes: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (C), Aaron George (VC), Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Harvansh Singh (wk), R. S. Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan A. Patel, Mohamed Enaan, Henil Patel, D. Deepesh, Kishan Kumar Singh, Udhav Mohan, Yuvraj Gohil, Rahul Kumar.

With the U-19 World Cup just around the corner, both India and South Africa will be aiming to fine-tune their combinations and strategies in this series. The conditions in South Africa are expected to provide the closest possible environment for India to prepare for the World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia.