India U19 vs New Zealand U19: Live Streaming, likely Playing 11, pitch and weather report

The group stage of the ICC U19 World Cup 2026 wraps up on Saturday, January 24, with five-time champions India U19 facing New Zealand U19 in Match 24 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. While India have already secured top spot in the group, the encounter is crucial for New Zealand, who are still in the hunt for a Super 6 place.

India will aim to complete the group phase unbeaten and carry maximum points into the next round. Their bowling has been the standout so far, with Khilan Patel and Deepesh Devandran providing early breakthroughs and the spinners tightening the screws in the middle overs. The batting unit, though, still has room for improvement. Captain Ayush Mhatre is yet to hit form, and inconsistency in the middle order remains a concern. Opener Vaibhav’s half-century against Bangladesh was a positive sign, but greater stability will be key going forward.

India U19 vs New Zealand U19: Predicted Playing 11

India U19 playing 11 (likely): Ayush Mhatre (c), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhigyan Kundu (w), Kanishk Chouhan, Harvansh Pangalia, R S Ambrish, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Khilan Patel


New Zealand U19 playing 11 (likely):Aryan Mann, Hugo Bogue, Tom Jones (c), Snehith Reddy, Marco Alpe (wk), Jacob Cotter, Brandon Matzopoulos, Callum Samson, Flynn Morey, Harry Burns, Mason Clarke

IND U19 vs NZ U19 Pitch Report and Weather Update

Weather report: According to AccuWeather.com, the India vs New Zealand match is likely to be affected by rain. Temperatures are expected to range between 18°C and 24°C, with heavy cloud cover predicted at 89 per cent. The chances of rain interrupting play are high, at 96 per cent.Pitch report:The pitch at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo is known to assist pacers, especially early on, meaning batters will need to be cautious at the start. Given the conditions, opting to bowl first after winning the toss could prove to be a smart call.

Head-to-Head Record of India U19 vs New Zealand U19

The two sides have met twice at the U19 level, with India and New Zealand winning one match each and no games ending without a result.

IND U19 vs NZ U19 Live Streaming

The India U19 vs New Zealand U19 match at the ICC U19 World Cup 2026 will be live streamed in India on the JioHotstar app and website.