South Africa U19 will face Sri Lanka U19 in the 32nd Match of the Super Six stage (Group 1) at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, on January 29, 2026. This is a crucial match for both teams as they fight for semifinal qualification in the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026.
Australia has already booked a semifinal spot after beating the West Indies. Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and South Africa are all still in contention for the second spot from Group 1. Sri Lanka comes into this match on a high after beating Afghanistan by 4 wickets to end their unbeaten run. South Africa needs a win to keep their semifinal hopes alive.
This article gives you a detailed Dream11 prediction, match details, head-to-head records, and key players for this U19 World Cup encounter.
South Africa U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Match Preview
Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo will host the 32nd Match of the U19 World Cup. The match starts at 9:30 AM local time (1:00 PM IST).

| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | South Africa U19 vs Sri Lanka U19, 32nd Match, Super Six Group 1 |
| Date | 29 January 2026 |
| Time | 9:30 AM Local / 1:00 PM IST / 7:30 AM GMT |
| Venue | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 |
| Format | 50 overs |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced surface, favors batters |
| Average Score | 200-250 expected |
| Pace vs Spin | 57% Pace / 43% Spin |
| Batting vs Bowling | 53% Batting / 47% Bowling |
| Surface | True bounce, good for stroke-play |
The pitch at Queens Sports Club is favorable for batters. Fast bowlers may get early movement, but once batters settle in, they can play freely. Spinners can be effective in the middle overs. The team batting first can easily score over 200 runs.
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Around 23°C expected |
| Humidity | 27% |
| Wind Speed | 13.8 km/h |
| Rain Chance | No rain expected |
| Visibility | 10 KM |
| Overall | Clear and good conditions for cricket |
Toss Prediction
Both teams could prefer to bat first on this surface. The team winning the toss is likely to bat first to put runs on the board and pressure the opposition.
Injury Updates
South Africa U19:
- No major injury concerns reported
- Full squad available for selection
Sri Lanka U19:
- No major injury concerns reported
- Full squad available for selection
Dream11 Team For SA-U19 vs SL-U19

Head-to-Head in U19 Cricket
| Matches | 26 |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka U19 | 9 |
| South Africa U19 | 13 |
| Matchs draw | 4 |
Last Five Matches
- SA Under-19 won by 119 runs 02-Feb-2024
- SL Under-19 won by 65 runs 30-Jan-2022
- SL Under-19 won by 153 runs 05-Feb-2017
- SA Under-19 won by 49 runs 03-Feb-2017
- SA Under-19 won by 7 wickets (with 12 balls remaining) 01-Feb-2017
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Team | Role | Key Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimantha Mahavithana | SL | Opener | 115 vs Japan (part of record 328-run opening stand), 37 vs AFG |
| Vimath Dinsara | SL | Middle-order | Captain, 95 vs Ireland (Player of the Match), steady performer |
| Jason Rowles | SA | All-rounder | 125 off 101 vs Tanzania (10 fours, 5 sixes), 46 vs WI, also takes wickets |
| Muhammed Bulbulia | SA | Wicketkeeper-batter | Captain, 108 off 108 vs Tanzania (maiden century), 54 in warm-up vs SL |
| Chamika Heenatigala | SL | All-rounder | 51* vs Ireland, 22* vs AFG (Player of the Match), 1/19 vs AFG, 2/27 in warm-up |
| Paul James | SA | Middle-order | 46 off 18 vs Tanzania (5 sixes, 2 fours) – explosive finisher |
| JJ Basson | SA | Bowler | 5-wicket haul vs West Indies, 3 wickets vs Australia |
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