SA U19 men unable to level series

Despite a valiant century from Jason Rowles, South Africa Under-19 Men suffered an eight-wicket defeat (DLS Method) to India Under-19 in the second Youth ODI as the visitors took an unassailable 2–0 lead in the three-match series on Monday.

After winning the toss, South Africa opted to bat first, with Rowles anchoring the innings with a superb 114.

He received support from Daniel Bosman (31) and Adnaan Lagadien (25) and the hosts ended their innings on 245 all out.

Persistent lightning interruptions eventually saw the match reduced to 27 overs per side, and India set a revised target of 174 runs for victory.

The visitors approached the chase with confidence, led by captain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who struck a quickfire 68 off just 24 balls.

He was well supported by Abhigyan Kundu, who finished unbeaten on 48, while Vedant Trivedi (31*) and Aaron George (20) also made valuable contributions and the visitors reached the target with eight wickets in hand.

For South Africa, debutant Michael Kruiskamp was the standout performer with the ball, claiming two crucial wickets on debut, but his efforts were not enough to prevent India from sealing the series.

🚨 MATCH RESULT 🚨

Once again, the weather plays a role in the outcome of the second Youth ODI as India U19 win by 8 wickets via the DLS method and seal the series 2–0 with a game to spare. 🏏

The SA U19s will now turn their focus to the third and final ODI, aiming to pull one… pic.twitter.com/x598QGDWw3 — Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) January 5, 2026

RESULTS

1st Youth ODI: SA U19 v India U19 – India won 25 runs (DLS Method)

2nd Youth ODI: – SA U19 v India U19 – India won by 8 wickets (DLS Method)

FIXTURE

3rd Youth ODI: Wednesday, 7 January @ 09h30 – SA U19 v India U19

South Africa U19 Squad: ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026

Muhammad Bulbulia (Captain-KZN Inland), JJ Basson (Lions), Daniel Bosman (Western Province), Corne Botha (Lions), Paul James (Western Province), Enathi Khitshini (SWD), Michael Kruiskamp (Western Province), Adnaan Lagadien (Western Province), Bayanda Majola (Dolphins), Armaan Manack (Lions), Bandile Mbatha (Dolphins), Lethabo Phahlamohlaka (Titans), Jason Rowles (Lions), Ntandoyenkosi Soni (Eastern Province), Jorich van Schalkwyk (Titans).

SA U19 Men Fixtures: ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 (15 January - 06 February)

Friday, 16 January - 09h30: Afghanistan v South Africa, HP Oval, Windhoek

Monday, 19 January – 09h30: South Africa v Tanzania, HP Oval, Windhoek

Thursday, 22 January – 09h30: West Indies v South Africa, HP Oval, Windhoek

Tuesday, 03 February – 09h30: First semifinal, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Wednesday, 04 February – 09h30: Second semifinal, Harare Sports Club, Harare

Friday, 06 February – 09h30: Final, Harare Sports Club, Harare