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At 9:00 AM IST on 18th September, India Under-19 and Australia Under-19 will clash in the first Youth ODI match at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot.
Get the best IND vs AUS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st Youth ODI of the Australia Under-19 Tour of India 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Lakshya Raichandani – India Under-19’s captain and a right-handed top-order batter, Raichandani provides stability at the top and enters the series with previous Youth ODI experience. |
Aryan Savsani – Savsani is part of India’s Under-19 setup as a right-handed batting option, giving the squad additional depth in the top and middle order. |
Top Picks:
Eli Brian – Brian is an Australia Under-19 batting option who can strengthen the side’s top-order unit, with the upcoming series offering his first opportunity to establish his contribution in these matches. |
Hayden Barbulovic – A member of Australia’s Under-19 squad, Barbulovic brings his bowling skills into the series and will provide another option for the attack. |
Budget Picks:
Jacob Pietz – Pietz features in Australia Under-19’s squad as a bowling option, giving the team additional variety as they prepare for the three Youth ODIs. |
Vutkuri Yashveer Goud – Goud is an Indian Under-19 batting option who has already shown his ability in Youth ODI cricket; he previously struck 33 from 21 balls against Sri Lanka Under-19 in July 2026. |
IND vs AUS Australia Under-19 Tour of India 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Lakshya Raichandani & Aryan Savsani |
Vice-Captain | Eli Brian & Hayden Barbulovic |
IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Hayden Barbulovic
- Batters – Lakshya Raichandani ©, Matthew Lough, Blake Cattle
- All-rounders – Eli Brain (VC), Aryan Savsani, Kavya Patel
- Bowlers – Theo Tsingos, Shavin Vinodh, Manal Chauhan, Jacob Pietz
IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Hayden Barbulovic (VC)
- Batters – Lakshya Raichandani, Matthew Lough, Blake Cattle
- All-rounders – Vutkuri Yashveer Goud, Eli Brain, Aryan Savsani ©, Kavya Patel
- Bowlers – Shavin Vinodh, Connor Gregory, Jacob Pietz
IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today 1st Youth ODI Australia Under-19 Tour of India 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
K Ojha | NA | NA |
C Henderson | NA | NA |
IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today 1st Youth ODI Australia Under-19 Tour of India 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Lakshya Raichandani |
GL Captaincy Choice | Aryan Savsani |
Punt Picks | Jacob Pietz and Vutkuri Yashveer Goud |
Dream11 Combination | 1-3-3-4 |
IND vs AUS Match Preview:
India Under-19 will begin their three-match Youth ODI series against Australia Under-19 on September 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM IST at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. The remaining matches will also take place in Rajkot on September 21 and 23. India have named Lakshya Raichandani as captain and Yashbardhan Chauhan as vice-captain, while Australia have brought a squad that includes several players from their recent Under-19 setup.
India Under-19 enter the series after a mixed three-match Youth ODI tour of Sri Lanka in July, where they won the opening game but lost the next two to finish with a 1-2 result. In the third ODI at Hambantota, Sri Lanka chased down India’s 290/8 by reaching 291/9. Australia, meanwhile, have several players with recent youth international experience, including Will Byrom and Kasey Barton, who featured in their 2026 Under-19 World Cup campaign. Will Malajczuk also brings valuable experience, while Australia’s 16-member touring squad gives them several options for the opening match.
Both teams have combined experienced youth players with promising new faces, setting up an interesting start to the series. India will look toward Aaryavir Sehwag, Anvay Dravid, Kushagra Ojha and Manal Chauhan, while Australia can rely on pace options such as Byrom, Barton and Jack Czosnek alongside Malajczuk, Steven Hogan and Theo Tsingos.
IND vs AUS Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
India Under-19 | 0 |
Australia Under-19 | 0 |
IND vs AUS Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 29°C |
Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 332 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Poor |
Winning % | 20% |
IND vs AUS Playing 11s (Predicted):
India Under-19 Playing 11:
1) Lakshya Raichandani ©
2) Yashbardhan Chauhan (vc)
3) Aaryavir Sehwag
4) Anvay Dravid (wk)
5) Rajat Baghel
6) V.K. Vineet
7) Kushagra Ojha
8) Arjun Rajput
9) Manal Chauhan
10) V. Yashveer
11) Aryan Savsani
Australia Under-19 Playing 11:
1) Will Malajczuk ©
2) Alex Turner
3) Simon Budge (wk)
4) Steven Hogan
5) William Byrom
6) Kasey Barton
7) Theo Tsingos
8) Jack Czosnek
9) Spencer Green
10) Hayden Barbulovic
11) Zed Hollick
IND vs AUS Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength, India Under-19 is expected to win this match.
