India Under-19s aim for their second consecutive victory in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 as they face Bangladesh U19 today. The match is set to begin at 1 PM IST.
India U19 secured a six-wicket victory against the USA in their opening match, with Henil Patel's impressive bowling performance earning him the Man of the Match award. Patel's figures of 5/16 are the third-best by an Indian bowler in U19 World Cup history. The 18-year-old pacer, who idolizes Dale Steyn, stated that he draws inspiration from the South African legend's aggression. Patel aims to get the batter out within three to four deliveries. His performance sparked celebrations in his home village of Jujwa, Gujarat.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who made headlines with a 31-ball 86 against England U-19 in July 2025, had a disappointing start to the World Cup, scoring only 2 runs against the USA. WV Raman, former Indian women's team coach, suggested that including Suryavanshi in the U-19 team might be detrimental to his growth, despite his success in A series and the IPL. Suryavanshi, at just 14 years old, is considered a prodigious talent and one of the players to watch in the tournament. He holds the record for the fastest century for an Indian in U-19 Tests, scoring a century in 58 balls. He also became the youngest player to score a List A century, achieving the feat in 36 balls during the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Bangladesh U19 will be playing their first match of the tournament. In the previous match, India's top order struggled a bit during the chase against USA. India U19 will look to continue their winning momentum, while Bangladesh U19 will aim to start their campaign on a positive note.
The probable playing XI for India U19 includes Ayush Mhatre (captain), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi, Vihaan Malhotra (vice-captain), Abhigyan Kundu (wicket-keeper), Harvansh Pangalia, RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran, and Khilan Patel. Bangladesh U19's probable XI features Zawad Abrar, Rifat Beg, Azizul Hakim (captain), Kalam Siddiki Aleen, Md Abdullah, Iqbal Hossain Emmon, Farid Hasan Faysal (wicket-keeper), Sheikh Parvez Jibon, Samiun Basir Ratul, Saad Islam Rajin, and Shadhin Islam.
