India Under-19 will be up against South Africa Under-19 in the 39th match of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, 2024 at Willowmoore Park, Benoni on 6th February at 01:30 PM IST.
IN-U19 vs SA-U19 (India Under-19 vs South Africa Under-19), 1st Semi-Final - Match Information
Match: India Under-19 vs South Africa Under-19, 1st Semi-Final
Date: 6th February, 2024
Time: 01:30 PM IST
Venue: Willowmoore Park, Benoni
IN-U19 vs SA-U19 (India Under-19 vs South Africa Under-19), 1st Semi-Final Preview
India Under-19 have played 5 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while South Africa Under-19 have also played 5 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table.
ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, 2024 Points Table
The points table of ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS-U19 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | +2.781 |
| IN-U19 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +3.155 |
| SA-U19 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | +1.683 |
| PAK-U19 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +0.752 |
| WI-U19 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | +0.134 |
| BAN-U19 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +0.167 |
| IRE-U19 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.163 |
| JFC | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +0.198 |
| SL-U19 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -0.532 |
| NZ-U19 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.800 |
| ZIM-U19 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -3.586 |
| NEP-U19 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -1.762 |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 5 of the Under-19 Tri-Nation in South Africa, 2023/24 where Musheer Khan scored the highest fantasy points for India Under-19 with 217 match fantasy points while Steve Stolk topped the fantasy points leaderboard for South Africa Under-19 with 102 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by India Under-19 against Nepal Under-19, India Under-19 beat Nepal Under-19 by 132 runs. The top fantasy player for India Under-19 was Sachin Dhas who scored 147 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Sri Lanka Under-19, South Africa Under-19 beat Sri Lanka Under-19 by 119 runs. The top fantasy player for South Africa Under-19 was Kwena Maphaka who scored 170 fantasy points.
IN-U19 vs SA-U19, Willowmoore Park, Benoni Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at Willowmoore Park, Benoni is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 217 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 50% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Willowmoore Park, Benoni
The temperature is expected to be around 30°C and humidity is expected to be around 21%. Winds at a speed of 3.3 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
IN-U19 vs SA-U19, Head-to-Head
In the 25 matches played between these 2 teams, South Africa Under-19 do not have a good record against India Under-19. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict the trend to continue. The batters of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
IN-U19 vs SA-U19 Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Stolk | 5 | 214 | 42.8 | 0 | - | 22, 37, 86, 64, 5 | - |
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius | 5 | 171 | 57 | 0 | - | 71, 53, 22, 25, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Adarsh Singh | 5 | 191 | 38.2 | 0 | - | 21, 52, 25, 17, 76 | - |
- Steve Stolk
Steve Stolk is a batter with an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 22, 37, 86, 64 and 5 runs averaging 42.8 per match.
- Lhuan-dre Gilbert Pretorius
Lhuan-dre Pretorius can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Lhuan-dre Pretorius has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 71, 53, 22, 25 and 0 runs at an average of 57 per match.
- Adarsh Singh
Adarsh Singh is a batter with an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Adarsh Singh is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 191 runs at an average of 38.2 per match.
IN-U19 vs SA-U19 Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naman Tiwari | 4 | 3 | - | 9 | 13.7 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 4, 4, 0 |
| Saumy Pandey | 5 | 0 | - | 16 | 6.6 | - | 4, 4, 1, 3, 4 |
| Kwena Maphaka | 4 | 12 | - | 13 | 10.3 | 0, 0, 0, 12, 0 | 6, 5, 2, 0, 0 |
- Naman Tiwari
Naman Tiwari is a bowler with an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a left-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, Naman Tiwari has taken 0, 1, 4, 4 and 0 wickets at an average of 13.7. He has a good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Saumy Kumar Pandey
Saumy Pandey is a bowler with an average of 90 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 5 matches, Saumy Pandey has taken 16 wickets at an average of 6.6. He has a good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Kwena Tshegofatso Maphaka
Kwena Maphaka is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 91 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. Kwena Maphaka is a left-arm medium bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 6, 5, 2, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 10.3. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 0 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
IN-U19 vs SA-U19 Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musheer Khan | 3 | 213 | 106.5 | 2 | 20 | 9, 0, 131, 0, 73 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Arshin Kulkarni | 3 | 135 | 45 | 3 | 10.3 | 18, 0, 9, 0, 108 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Riley Norton | 4 | 43 | 43 | 8 | 10.4 | 41, 0, 0, 0, 2 | 0, 4, 1, 3, 0 |
- Musheer Naushad Khan
Musheer Khan is an all-rounder with an average of 99 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Musheer Khan is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 213 runs averaging 106.5 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 0, 0, 0, 2 and 0 wickets, averaging 20 wickets per match. Musheer Khan has a good record against this opponent, taking 5, 0 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Arshin Atul Kulkarni
Arshin Kulkarni can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Arshin Kulkarni has scored 18, 0, 9, 0 and 108 runs at an average of 45 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 0, 2, 0, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 10.3 per match. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 2 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Riley Norton
Riley Norton is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Riley Norton has an average of 76 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. He bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 4 matches, this player has taken 8 wickets at an average of 10.4. Riley Norton has a good record against this opponent, taking 0 and 1 wickets in recent matches.
IN-U19 vs SA-U19 Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kwena Maphaka | 4 | 12 | - | 13 | 10.3 | 0, 0, 0, 12, 0 | 6, 5, 2, 0, 0 |
| Riley Norton | 4 | 43 | 43 | 8 | 10.4 | 41, 0, 0, 0, 2 | 0, 4, 1, 3, 0 |
| Sachin Dhas | 5 | 198 | 66 | 0 | - | 116, 15, 20, 21, 26 | - |
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius | 5 | 171 | 57 | 0 | - | 71, 53, 22, 25, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Saumy Pandey | 5 | 0 | - | 16 | 6.6 | - | 4, 4, 1, 3, 4 |
| Uday Saharan | 3 | 169 | 56.3 | 0 | - | 100, 0, 34, 35, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
The top point-getters for India Under-19 are Sachin Dhas with 147 match fantasy points, Saumy Pandey with 132 match fantasy points and Uday Saharan with 125 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for South Africa Under-19 are Kwena Maphaka with 170 match fantasy points, Riley Norton with 161 match fantasy points and Lhuan-dre Pretorius with 133 match fantasy points.
IN-U19 vs SA-U19 Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musheer Khan | 3 | 213 | 106.5 | 2 | 20 | 9, 0, 131, 0, 73 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Arshin Kulkarni | 3 | 135 | 45 | 3 | 10.3 | 18, 0, 9, 0, 108 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Naman Tiwari | 4 | 3 | - | 9 | 13.7 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 4, 4, 0 |
| Saumy Pandey | 5 | 0 | - | 16 | 6.6 | - | 4, 4, 1, 3, 4 |
| Riley Norton | 4 | 43 | 43 | 8 | 10.4 | 41, 0, 0, 0, 2 | 0, 4, 1, 3, 0 |
- Musheer Naushad Khan
Musheer Khan is an all-rounder with an average of 99 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 213 runs at an average of 106.5 per match. Musheer Khan can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets, averaging at 20 wickets per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 5, 0 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Arshin Atul Kulkarni
Arshin Kulkarni is an all-rounder with an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Arshin Kulkarni has scored 135 runs averaging 45 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 0, 2, 0, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 10.3 per match. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 2 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Naman Tiwari
Naman Tiwari is a bowler with an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Naman Tiwari bowls left-arm medium-fast and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 0, 1, 4, 4 and 0 wickets at an average of 13.7. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Saumy Kumar Pandey
Saumy Pandey is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Saumy Pandey has an average of 90 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, this player has taken 16 wickets at an average of 6.6. Saumy Pandey has a good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Riley Norton
Riley Norton is an all-rounder with an average of 76 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 0, 4, 1, 3 and 0 wickets at an average of 10.4. Riley Norton has been very successful against this team, taking 0 and 1 wickets in recent matches.
IN-U19 vs SA-U19 Squad Information
India Under-19 (IN-U19) Squad: Uday Saharan, Murugan Abhishek, Aravelly Avanish, Sachin Dhas, Arshin Kulkarni, Naman Tiwari, Dhanush Gowda, Adarsh Singh, Priyanshu Moliya, Raj Limbani, Musheer Khan, Innesh Mahajan, Saumy Pandey, Aaradhya Shukla and Rudra Patel.
South Africa Under-19 (SA-U19) Squad: Kwena Maphaka, Juan James, Dewan Marais, Richard Seletswane, David Teeger, Tristan Luus, Romashan Pillay, Sipho Potsane, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Oliver Whitehead, Riley Norton, Ntando Zuma, Steve Stolk, Nqobani Mokoena and Raeeq Daniels.
IN-U19 vs SA-U19 Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Aravelly Avanish
Batters: Steve Stolk and David Teeger
All-Rounders: Musheer Khan, Arshin Kulkarni and Priyanshu Moliya
Bowlers: Naman Tiwari, Saumy Pandey, Riley Norton, Aaradhya Shukla and Nqobani Mokoena
Captain: Riley Norton
Vice-Captain: Priyanshu Moliya
Photo credit: Alamy
