India vs Bangladesh U19 World Cup 2026: Live Updates and Match Insights

The ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 features an exciting match between India and Bangladesh today. With India looking for a second consecutive win after defeating the USA, the stakes are high. Bangladesh, the 2020 champions, aims to make a strong impression in their first match. Follow the live updates for scores, player performances, and more insights as the game unfolds in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 17, 2026, 14:32 IST

Live Updates from India vs Bangladesh U19 World Cup Match

Today, January 17, 2026, India is facing Bangladesh in a group match of the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026. The venue for this match is the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Toss and Initial Updates

Toss: Bangladesh won the toss and opted to field first, inviting India to bat.

Current Status: The match is underway. India has had a rocky start, with captain Ayush Mhatre dismissed for just 6 runs, and Vedant Trivedi out for a duck. Both wickets were taken by Al Fahad on consecutive deliveries.

Current Score: India is at 2 wickets down with a few runs on the board (live updates indicate early pressure). Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Vihaan Malhotra are at the crease, with expectations high for Suryavanshi, who is playing at a strike rate of over 150 but is feeling the pressure early on.

Indian Team: Ayush Mhatre (captain), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhijnaan Kundu (wicketkeeper), among others. In the previous match, Henil Patel took 5 wickets against the USA.

Bangladesh Team: Azizul Hakim Tamim (captain, with the toss taken by vice-captain Jawad Abrar), Al Fahad (who made a strong start), Iqbal Hussain Imon, etc. Bangladesh is playing their first match in the tournament.

Significance of the Match

India previously secured a victory against the USA by 6 wickets (in a rain-affected match) and is now aiming for a second consecutive win. Bangladesh, having defeated India in the finals in 2020, could make this encounter thrilling. However, the match is taking place amidst off-field political tensions.

For live score updates, follow ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, or Star Sports. The match commenced at 1:00 PM IST. India boasts a strong lineup, but Bangladesh's fast bowlers have made early breakthroughs. All eyes are on Vaibhav Suryavanshi to deliver!