India U19 vs USA U19 Dream11 Prediction Today – Match 1 ICC U19 World Cup 2026

The ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 starts with a high-interest clash as India U19 take on USA U19 in Match 1. India U19 always enters the tournament as one of the strongest sides, while USA U19 will look to create an early upset and make a statement at the world stage.

For Dream11 fantasy players, this match is important because the first match of a tournament usually gives big fantasy points to top-order batters, pace bowlers in the powerplay, and all-rounders who contribute in both departments.

India U19 vs USA U19 Match Details

Match	India U19 vs USA U19
Tournament	ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026
Match No	1
Date	15 January 2026
Day	Thursday
Venue	Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Format	ODI (50 Overs)

Match venue + timing details are also listed on major match-centers.

Pitch Report – Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

The Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo pitch generally supports disciplined bowling, especially early in the innings. In U19 ODIs, batters who spend time in the middle can score big, but new-ball movement and smart spin bowling in middle overs often decide results.

Pitch Behaviour (Expected)

• Pacers get help early with the new ball
• Spinners become effective in the middle overs
• A total around 240–270 can be competitive
• Chasing team may feel pressure if wickets fall early

Dream11 Tip: Prefer 2–3 wicket-taking bowlers + top 3 batters.

Weather Report (Match Day)

Weather is expected to be clear and match-friendly, and a full 50-over contest is likely.

India U19 vs USA U19 Probable Playing XI (Real Player Names)

✅ NOTE: Official “Playing XI” toss ke baad confirm hoti hai, but squads are updated and real.

India U19 Squad (Updated)

India U19 have a strong mix of batters, wicketkeepers, and match-winning all-rounders.

• Ayush Mhatre (Captain)
• Vihaan Malhotra (Vice-Captain)
• Abhigyan Kundu (WK)
• Harvansh Singh (WK)
• Vaibhav Suryavanshi
• Aaron George
• Vedant Trivedi
• R.S. Ambrish
• Kanishk Chouhan
• Khilan A Patel
• Mohamed Enaan
• Henil Patel
• D Deepesh
• Kishan Kumar Singh
• Udhav Mohan

Probable India U19 Playing XI (Prediction)

• Ayush Mhatre (C)
• Vihaan Malhotra (VC)
• Vaibhav Suryavanshi
• Aaron George
• R.S. Ambrish
• Abhigyan Kundu (WK)
• Kanishk Chouhan
• Khilan A Patel
• Henil Patel
• D Deepesh
• Mohamed Enaan

(Final XI toss ke baad confirm karna)

USA U19 Squad (Updated)

USA U19 squad list (ICC team page) includes these confirmed names:

• Utkarsh Srivastava
• Nitish Sudini
• Ritvik Appidi
• Supransh Kumar
• Advaith Krishna
• Adit Kappa (All-Rounder)
• Adnit Jhamb (All-Rounder)
• Sahil Garg (All-Rounder)
• Amrinder Gill (All-Rounder)
• Rayaan Taj (Bowler)
• Shiv Shani (Bowler)
• Sabrish Prasad (Bowler)
• Sahir Bhatia (Bowler)
• Amogh Reddy Arepally (WK)
• Arjun Mahesh (WK)
• Saharsh Shwethan (WK)

✅ Probable USA U19 Playing XI (Prediction)

• Utkarsh Srivastava
• Nitish Sudini
• Ritvik Appidi
• Supransh Kumar
• Advaith Krishna
• Amogh Reddy Arepally (WK)
• Adnit Jhamb
• Sahil Garg
• Adit Kappa
• Shiv Shani
• Rayaan Taj

India U19 vs USA U19 Dream11 Fantasy Tips (Best Combination)

✅ Best Fantasy Strategy

• India ke top-order ko priority do (ODI format advantage)
• USA ke all-rounders GL me great differential picks
• 2 pacers + 2 spinners combo best rahega
• Captain/VC all-rounder ya top-order batter rakho

🔥 Top Dream11 Picks (Match 1)

✅ Best Batters

• Ayush Mhatre
• Vihaan Malhotra
• Vaibhav Suryavanshi
• Utkarsh Srivastava
• Nitish Sudini

✅ Best All-Rounders

• Kanishk Chouhan
• Adit Kappa
• Adnit Jhamb
• Sahil Garg

✅ Best Bowlers

• D Deepesh
• Mohamed Enaan
• Henil Patel
• Shiv Shani
• Rayaan Taj

🏆 Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

✅ Safe Captain Picks (Small League)

• Ayush Mhatre (C)
• Vihaan Malhotra
• Vaibhav Suryavanshi

✅ Best Vice-Captain Picks

• Kanishk Chouhan
• Aaron George
• Adit Kappa (GL option)

India U19 vs USA U19 Dream11 Team Prediction

🟢 Small League Dream11 Team (Safe)

WK: Abhigyan Kundu
BAT: Ayush Mhatre (C), Vihaan Malhotra (VC), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Utkarsh Srivastava
AR: Kanishk Chouhan, Adit Kappa
BOWL: D Deepesh, Mohamed Enaan, Henil Patel, Shiv Shani

✅ Safe team = 7 India + 4 USA balance

🟠 Grand League Dream11 Team (Risky)

WK: Amogh Reddy Arepally
BAT: Ayush Mhatre, Aaron George, Nitish Sudini, Ritvik Appidi
AR: Adnit Jhamb (C), Sahil Garg (VC), Kanishk Chouhan
BOWL: D Deepesh, Rayaan Taj, Henil Patel

✅ GL team = USA all-rounders captain/VC for differential points

India U19 vs USA U19 Match Prediction

India U19 will start as favourites because of a stronger overall squad balance and better U19 World Cup experience. However, USA U19 have several all-rounders who can change the match if India loses early wickets.

✅ Prediction: India U19 likely to win Match 1