Benoni: The Indian Under-19 cricket team will take on South Africa Under-19 in the second Youth ODI of the three-match series today in Benoni. After winning the opening match, India currently lead the series 1–0, but all eyes will be on young captain Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who will be eager to make a strong impact with the bat after a modest outing in the first game.
Suryavanshi created history in the opening match by becoming the youngest-ever captain in Under-19 cricket. However, despite the milestone, he failed to deliver a big innings with the bat. With the upcoming ICC Under-19 World Cup in focus, the second ODI is being seen as a crucial opportunity for the Indian skipper to showcase his batting form.
Recap of the First Match
India Under-19 registered a convincing 25-run victory via the Duckworth–Lewis method in the series opener. Batting first, India posted an imposing total of 300 runs, powered by a superb 93 from Harvansh Singh Pangalia and a solid 65 from RS Ambrish. For South Africa, JJ Basson impressed with four wickets, though he could not prevent India from reaching a big score.
In reply, South Africa were restricted to 148 for 4 in 27.4 overs when rain interrupted play. Jorik van Schalkwyk remained unbeaten on 60 off 72 balls, but the hosts eventually fell short under the DLS calculation.
Match Details
- Match: India U19 vs South Africa U19, 2nd Youth ODI
- Venue: Willowmoore Park, Benoni
- Time: 1:00 PM IST
Live Telecast and Streaming Information
The live telecast of the match on television remains uncertain. Star Sports was scheduled to broadcast the series, but the first ODI was not shown due to technical issues at the venue. As of now, there is no confirmation regarding TV coverage for the second match.
There is also no official streaming partner for the series. However, Cricket South Africa streamed the first ODI live on its official YouTube channel. The board has confirmed that the second Youth ODI will also be live-streamed on its official YouTube channel, starting at 12:30 PM IST.
Cricket fans can therefore watch Vaibhav Suryavanshi and the Indian Under-19 team in action live on Cricket South Africa’s official YouTube channel.
With India aiming to extend their series lead and the captain looking to make a statement with the bat, the second Youth ODI promises to be an exciting contest.
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