Overview
- Harvansh Pangalia struck 93 and R. S. Ambrish made 65 in a pivotal fifth-wicket stand that lifted India from 67/4 to a total of 300 at Willowmoore Park.
- South Africa reached 148/4 in 27.4 overs when rain and lightning stopped play, handing India a 25-run victory via the DLS method.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi captains India U19 in this series with regular skipper Ayush Mhatre and deputy Vihaan Malhotra sidelined by wrist injuries and set to rejoin for the World Cup, per BCCI.
- The three ODIs are scheduled for January 3, 5 and 7 in Benoni, with the second match set for January 5 at the same venue.
- Cricket South Africa provided a live stream on its YouTube channel, as Indian outlets issued conflicting guidance about domestic broadcast and streaming options.