India U19 faces Bangladesh U19 today in a crucial Group B encounter at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026. The match is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM IST. After a convincing six-wicket victory against the USA in their opening match, the Indian team aims to continue their winning momentum and secure a place in the Super 8s. Bangladesh, however, will be a tough opponent, having defeated India in the 2024 Asia Cup final.
All eyes will be on Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the young Indian talent, who is aiming to bounce back after a rare failure in the previous match against the USA. Suryavanshi, who recently became the youngest Indian to play in a World Cup match before turning 15, was dismissed for just 2 runs in that game. Before the tournament, Suryavanshi showcased his potential by smashing 96 off 50 balls against Scotland in a warm-up match. His impressive innings included nine boundaries and seven sixes, demonstrating his aggressive batting style. He had also led India U19 to a 3-0 series victory against South Africa U19, emerging as the top scorer with 206 runs.
India U19 secured a six-wicket win against the USA, with Henil Patel taking five wickets for just 16 runs. After a rain delay, India's target was reduced to 96 runs in 37 overs. Abhigyan Kundu (42*) and Vihaan Malhotra (18) guided the team home. Despite Suryavanshi's low score, his earlier performances indicate his capability to score big. In a warm-up game against Scotland, he scored 96 runs off 50 balls, including 9 sixes. Suryavanshi also had an impressive breakthrough season, becoming the youngest player and centurion in the IPL.
Bangladesh will rely on players like Azizul Hakim Tamim, Zawad Abrar, and Rizan Hossan. Their bowling attack, led by Iqbal Hossain, Al Fahad, and Samiun Basir, could pose a threat to the Indian batting lineup.
The match will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network, with live streaming available on JioHotstar. The toss is scheduled to take place at 12:30 PM IST, with play commencing at 1:00 PM IST. The weather conditions in Bulawayo are expected to play a significant role, with overcast conditions and a seam-friendly track anticipated.
