Uday Saharan will lead IND u-19 (x.com)
Defending champions India Under-19 will face their Bangladeshi counterparts in match number three of the ongoing Under-19 World Cup 2024 in South Africa. The match marks the opening contest for both sides in the tournament.
U19 World Cup, IND vs BAN: Team Previews
India Under-19
Uday Saharan's India Under-19 recently won four matches in succession against South Africa and Afghanistan to surge to the final of the tri-series in Johannesburg. While the final against the hosts was washed out owing to rains, the 'Boys in Blue' finished the series at the top of the points table with their unbeaten run.
In December 2023, India Under-19 finished at number two on the Group A points table at the 2023 Under-19 Asia Cup in Dubai. Their high-flying run was subsequently halted by eventual winners Bangladesh in the semifinals.
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Bangladesh Under-19
Bangladesh Under-19 can take confidence from their recent win over India in the semifinal of the 2023 Asia Cup.
They also crushed hosts UAE in the final of the tournament to lift the coveted title, thus gaining some much-needed momentum on their road towards the Under-19 World Cup 2024 in South Africa.
U19 World Cup, IND vs BAN: Match Details & Live Streaming
| Date and Time | January 20, 1:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein |
| Live Streaming and Broadcast | Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar |
U19 World Cup, IND vs BAN: Bloemfontein Pitch Report
The conditions at Bloemfontein's Mangaung Oval provide much assistance to batters, with something on offer for the pacers as well, especially with the new ball. Recent South African 50-overs domestic matches at the venue have yielded high-scoring results. Considering the overall record here, the captain winning the toss might likely choose to field first.
U19 World Cup, IND vs BAN: Probable Playing 11
India Under-19: Rudra Patel, Innesh Mahajan (wk), Musheer Khan, Priyanshu Moliya, Uday Saharan (c), Sachin Dhas, Aravelly Avanish, Murugan Abhishek, Naman Tiwari, Raj Limbani and Aaradhya Shukla.
Bangladesh Under-19: Ashiqur Rahman Shibli (wk), Jishan Alam, Chowdhury Md Rizwan, Ariful Islam, Mohammad Shihab James, Ahrar Amin, Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby (c), Rohanat Doullah Borson, Sheikh Paevez Jibon, Iqbal Hossain Emmon and Maruf Mridha.
U19 World Cup, IND vs BAN: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
| Wicketkeepers | Ashiqur Rahman Shibli |
| Batters | Rudra Patel, Uday Saharan, Chowdhur Md Rizwan, Mohammad Shihab James |
| All-Rounders | Musheer Khan, Jishan Alam |
| Bowlers | Raj Limbani, Naman Tiwari, Iqbal Hossain Emon, Maruf Mridha |
| Captain | Uday Saharan |
| Vice-Captain | Naman Tiwari |
U19 World Cup, IND vs BAN: Winner Prediction
India Under-19, owing to their recent form and overall track record, will start as favourites to defeat Bangladesh Under-19 in their opening Group A clash of the Under-19 World Cup 2024.
