Archive · 4 Jan 2026
India U19 Wins Rain-Hit Youth ODI
The India U19 cricket team played against South Africa U19 in the first Youth ODI match on February 3, 2025.
India had a shaky start, losing early wickets, but Harvansh Pangalia and RS Ambrish played really well, scoring 93 and 65 runs respectively.
They helped India reach a big total of 301 runs.
South Africa also had a tough start, losing three quick wickets.
Jorich Van Schalkwyk played well for South Africa, scoring 60 runs.
However, the match was affected by rain, and India won by 25 runs using the DLS Method.
This win is important as it helps India prepare for the upcoming U19 World Cup.
India U19 won the rain-hit Youth ODI against South Africa U19 by 25 runs (DLS Method).
Harvansh Pangalia scored 93 runs and RS Ambrish scored 65 runs to help India reach 301 all out in 50 overs.
South Africa was struggling at 62 for 3 but Jorich Van Schalkwyk scored 60 not out to stabilize the innings.
The match was interrupted by lightning and thundershowers, leading to the application of the DLS Method.
This victory is part of a three-match series and helps India prepare for the U19 World Cup.
- Who
- India U19 and South Africa U19 cricket teams
- What
- 1st Youth ODI match
- When
- February 3, 2025
- Where
- Benoni, South Africa
- Why
- Part of a three-match series and preparation for the U19 World Cup
- Match Result
- India U19 won by 25 runs (DLS Method)
- India's Total
- 301 all out in 50 overs
- South Africa's Total
- 148 for 4 in 27.4 overs
- Top Scorers for India
- Harvansh Pangalia (93), RS Ambrish (65)
- Top Scorers for South Africa
- Jorich Van Schalkwyk (60 not out), Armaan Manack (46)
- Best Bowlers for India
- Deepesh Devendran (2/33), Khilan Patel (1/14)
- Best Bowlers for South Africa
- JJ Basson (4/54)
- Match Date
- February 3, 2025
- Match Venue
- Benoni, South Africa
