India U19 vs Bangladesh U19, ICC U19 WC 2026: Preview, H2H stats, when and where to watch in India?

In the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2026, India U19 confronts Bangladesh U19 in a pivotal Group B clash, fueled by India's desire for revenge after recent losses to their rivals.

India defeated USA in the first match of ICC U19 Men's World Cup. Image | ICC

The battle for Group B supremacy takes center stage as five-time champions India U19 face a dangerous Bangladesh U19 side in the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2026. This match is not just about points; it is a revenge mission for India following their loss to Bangladesh in the recent performances against the neighbouring country in the U19 World Cups. Moreover, the political tension between the countries will also raise the significance of the match.

Match details

Match: India U19 vs Bangladesh U19, ICC U19 WC 2026

Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026

Tine: 1:00 PM IST

Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

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Where can I watch the India U19 vs Bangladesh U19, ICC U19 WC 2026 match online?

Cricket fans in India can watch the India U19 vs Bangladesh U19, ICC U19 WC 2026 match on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium.

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Head-to-head stats

India has historically dominated this fixture, though Bangladesh has secured crucial wins in major tournament knockouts (most notably the 2020 World Cup Final).

Preview

India enters this match with high confidence after a clinical 6-wicket victory over the USA. Captain Ayush Mhatre and vice-captain Vihaan Malhotra have anchored a balanced squad, but the spotlight remains on 14-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi whose aggressive intent at the top of the order has already turned heads in Bulawayo.

Henil Patel’s five-for in the first match against the USA U19 has already proved the strength of the Indian pace bowling lineup.

Bangladesh, led by the experienced Azizul Hakim is known for their "giant-killer" reputation in this tournament.

Their bowling attack, spearheaded by pacers Iqbal Hossain and Al Fahad is well-suited for the Zimbabwean conditions, which have offered early assistance to seamers.

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Team news

India U19: No injuries reported. India is likely to stick with the same winning combination that defeated the USA.

Bangladesh U19: The Tigers will rely heavily on their top-order duo of Hakim and Zawad Abrar, who have combined for over 1,000 runs since 2024.

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