IND vs BAN & JPN vs SL U19 WC Prediction & Odds (17 Jan)

The ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 continues with two important group-stage matches: India U-19 vs Bangladesh U-19 and Japan U-19 vs Sri Lanka U-19. These fixtures are crucial for teams looking to strengthen their position early in the tournament.

India U-19 come into their match with confidence after a winning start and will aim to carry that momentum. On the other hand, Japan U-19 faces a tough challenge against Sri Lanka U-19, a team known for its strong youth structure and discipline.

Given the contrasting conditions between Bulawayo and Windhoek, pitch behaviour and weather are expected to play a key role. Fans can expect tactical battles, young talent on display, and closely fought contests as the tournament builds intensity.

India U-19 vs Bangladesh U-19 Odds

India U-19 started their campaign with a win, which is why betting platforms are favouring their win.

Platform	IND Win Odds	BAN Win Odds	Toss Odds (IND)	Toss Odds (BAN)
1xBet	1	6.5	1.65	2.2
Stake	1	6.4	1.67	2.18
4RABET	1	6.6	1.63	2.25
BetVibe	1.13	6	1.7	2.15

Japan U-19 vs Sri Lanka U-19 Odds

Here are the match odds for the 8th match between two Asian countries.

Platform	SL Win Odds	JPN Win Odds	Toss Odds (SL)	Toss Odds (JPN)
1xBet	1	5.8	1.7	2.1
Stake	1	5.7	1.72	2.08
4RABET	1	5.9	1.68	2.12
BetVibe	1.18	5.5	1.75	2.05

India U-19 vs Bangaldesh U-19 7th Match Facts

Aspect	Details
Match	India U-19 vs Bangaldesh U-19, 7th Match
Tournament	ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026
Date	January 17, Saturday
Time	01:00 PM IST/7:30 AM GMT
Venue	Bulawayo, Queens Sports Club

Japan U-19 vs Sri Lanka U-19 8th Match Facts

Aspect	Details
Match	Japan U-19 vs Sri Lanka U-19, 8th Match
Tournament	ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026
Date	January 15, Thursday
Time	01:00 PM IST/7:30 AM GMT
Venue	Windhoek, High Performance Oval

ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 Squad

Let’s have a look at the squads of all 4 teams that will play the 7th and 8th matches of the ICC Under-19 World Cup.

India U-19 Squad

Ayush Mhatre (c), Vihaan Malhotra, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Aaron George, Vedant Trivedi, RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Harvansh Pangalia (wk), Deepesh Devendran, Mohamed Enaan, Kishan Kumar Singh, Udhav Mohan, Henil Patel

Bangladesh U-19 Squad

Zawad Abrar, Md Rizan Hossan, Kalam Siddiki Aleen, MD Rifat Beg, Shahriar Ahmed, Md Azizul Hakim Tamim (c), Md Samiun Basir Ratul, Md Abdullah (wk), Md Farid Hasan Faysal (wk), Sheikh Paevez Jibon, Shahria Al-Amin, Shadhin Islam, Saad Islam Razin, Al Fahad, Iqbal Hossain Emon

Japan U-19 Squad

Kazuma Kato Stafford (c), Nihar Parmar, Timothy Moore, Skyler Nakayama Cook (wk), Kai Wall, Charles Hinze, Kaisei Doggett, Gabriel Hara Hinze, Montgomery Hara Hinze, Hugo Kelly, Nikhil Pol, Ryuki Ozeki, Chihaya Sekine, Sandev Waduge, Taylor Waugh

Sri Lanka U-19 Squad

Vimath Dinsara (c), Senuja Wekunagoda, Chamarindu Nethsara, Jeewantha Sriram, Kavija Gamage, Dimantha Mahavithana, Sethmika Seneviratne, Dulnith Sigera, Rasith Nimsara, Viran Chamuditha, Aadham Hilmy (wk), Chamika Heenatigala, Vigneshwaran Akash, Kugathas Mathulan, Malintha Silva

Pitch Report of Bulawayo, Queens Sports Club

The pitch helps fast bowlers early in the match, giving them some movement. As the game goes on, it becomes easier for batters to play their shots.

Aspect	Version
Pitch Condition	The pitch has grass and offers good bounce and pace. It becomes easier to bat as the match goes on.
Batting Assistant	Batters get good help early, especially those who play attacking shots. Scoring becomes smoother later in the day.
Bowling Assitant	Fast bowlers get swing and seam with the new ball. Spinners become more useful in the later overs as the pitch slows down.
Boundary Dimensions	Short boundaries are around 65 meters, but straight boundaries are 75 meters.
Ideal 1st Inning Score	Teams usually aim for 210-220 runs in ODI matches. Batting first has worked well, with a success rate of around 64%.
Toss & Dew	Teams often choose to bat first. Dew is not a big factor, but light evening moisture can help teams defending the target.

Pitch Report of Windhoek, High Performance Oval

Batters will enjoy batting on this venue, which supports batters throughout the game.

Aspect	Details
Pitch Nature	The pitch is hard and reliable, with even bounce and good pace. Some grass helps bowlers early, but the surface becomes better for batting later.
Batting Assistant	The ball comes nicely onto the bat after the first few overs. Top-order batters can play shots freely, while the middle order may face more spin later.
Bowling Assistant	Fast bowlers get swing and bounce in the early overs. Spinners find grip during the middle phase, and accurate yorkers work well at the end.
Boundary Dimensions	Boundaries are medium in size, usually 65–70 meters. A quick outfield helps teams find boundaries easily, around 8–10 per T20 innings.
First-Innings Score	A score between 140 and 160 is considered competitive in T20 matches. Local games often see first-innings totals near 150. Teams batting first win close to 60% of matches.
Toss & Conditions	Teams usually choose to bat first. Dew is rarely an issue due to dry weather, and captains often avoid chasing in daytime matches.

Weather Report of Bulawayo, Queens Sports Club

Aspect	Details
Temperature	The temperature is around 21°C.
Weather	There is a chance of light rain during the match.
Precipitation	There is a 45% chance of rain.
Humidity	The humidity will be 82%.
Wind	Wind speed will be 11 km/h.

Weather Report of Windhoek, High Performance Oval

Aspect	Details
Temperature	The temperature is around 32°C.
Weather	A sunny day throughout the game.
Precipitation	There is no chance of rain.
Humidity	The humidity will be 65%.
Wind	Wind speed will be 16 km/h.