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Toss Winner - South Africa U19 won the toss and choose to bowl first
England U19 beat South Africa U19 by 76 runs
Can England Under-19 clinch the series on home soil, or will South Africa Under-19 pull off a memorable decider win?
England Under-19 to win the match.
| Tournament: | South Africa Under-19 tour of England, 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Kent County Cricket Club, Beckenham, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 23.1°C|Partly Cloudy |
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England Under-19 and South Africa Under-19 will face off in the third and deciding Youth ODI of the series at the Kent County Cricket Ground, Beckenham.
The series is perfectly poised at 1-1, making this a winner-takes-all contest. South Africa Under-19 started the tour with a convincing 6-wicket victory in the opening ODI, but England Under-19 bounced back strongly in the second match with an emphatic 8-wicket win to level the series.
England Under-19 head into the decider with confidence after a dominant performance in the previous game. They have won three of their last five Youth ODIs, while South Africa Under-19 have managed just one victory in their last five matches. England will be hoping to carry that momentum into the series finale on home soil.
The recent head-to-head record, however, slightly favours South Africa Under-19. They have won three of the last five Youth ODIs between the two sides, while England Under-19 have registered two victories.
With the series on the line, both teams will be desperate to produce their best cricket. England Under-19 will look to make home advantage count and complete a comeback series win, while South Africa Under-19 will aim to bounce back from their heavy defeat in the second ODI and clinch the series.
ENGU19
228/2 in 38.4 5.9
ENGU19 vs RSAU19 2026
England U19 beat South Africa U19 by 8 wickets227/10 in 39.3 5.75
158/10 in 33.5 4.67
ENGU19 vs RSAU19 2026
South Africa U19 won by 6 wickets
159/4 in 33.0 4.82
311/10 in 40.2 7.71
ICC U19 WC 2026
India U19 beat England U19 by 100 runs411/9 in 50.0 8.22
250/10 in 47.3 5.26
ICC U19 WC 2026
England U19 beat Australia U19 by 27 runs277/7 in 50.0 5.54
169/10 in 38.5 4.35
ICC U19 WC 2026
England U19 beat New Zealand U19 by 65 runs234/7 in 50.0 4.68
RSAU19
228/2 in 38.4 5.9
ENGU19 vs RSAU19 2026
England U19 beat South Africa U19 by 8 wickets227/10 in 39.3 5.75
158/10 in 33.5 4.67
ENGU19 vs RSAU19 2026
South Africa U19 won by 6 wickets
159/4 in 33.0 4.82
261/7 in 50.0 5.22
ICC U19 WC 2026
Sri Lanka U19 beat South Africa U19 by 5 wickets265/5 in 36.0 7.36
122/4 in 32.5 3.72
ICC U19 WC 2026
Australia U19 beat South Africa U19 by 6 wickets118/10 in 32.1 3.67
234/10 in 47.5 4.89
ICC U19 WC 2026
West Indies Under-19 beat South Africa Under-19 by 55 runs179/10 in 37.4 4.75
158/10 in 33.5
ENGU19 vs RSAU19 2026
South Africa U19 won by 6 wickets
159/4 in 33.0
230/10 in 49.2
137/2 in 28.3
England Under-19 head into the series decider full of confidence after a dominant 8-wicket victory over South Africa Under-19 in the second Youth ODI.
Their bowlers produced a disciplined performance to bowl the visitors out for 227, before the batting unit chased down the target with ease, finishing on 228/2 in just 38.4 overs.
The bowling attack shared the wickets impressively. Ali Farooq was the standout performer with 3/29, while James Minto and Ralphie Albert claimed 2 wickets each.
Manny Lumsden, Charlie Harmison, and JA Nelson also chipped in with a wicket apiece to ensure South Africa never built a match-winning total.
The chase was completely controlled by the top order. Ben Dawkins anchored the innings with a magnificent 118* off 114 balls, including 14 fours and 3 sixes, while Rocky Flintoff remained unbeaten on 79 off 92 deliveries. Their unbroken partnership guided England to victory with 68 balls to spare.
England Under-19 will now look to carry that momentum into the deciding ODI and seal the series with another strong all-round performance.
Key Players: Ben Dawkins, Rocky Flintoff, Ali Farooq
Harry Wallace (wk), Ben Dawkins, Will Bennison, Rocky Flintoff, Thomas Rew (c), Archie Vaughan, Ralphie Albert, Ali Farooq, James Minto, Manny Lumsden, Charlie Harmison
Ralphie Albert, Will Bennison, Ben Dawkins, Ali Farooq, Rocky Flintoff, James Minto, Jack Nelson, Caleb Falconer, Manny Lumsden, Robbie Bowman , Charlie Taylor
South Africa Under-19 head into the series decider looking to bounce back after suffering an 8-wicket defeat in the second Youth ODI, a result that allowed England to level the series at 1-1. Their batting showed glimpses of promise despite being bowled out for 227.
Michael Kruiskamp top-scored with a quick 47 off 39 balls, while Muhammed Bulbulia made 41 off 50 balls and Vihan Pretorius added a valuable 35 off 30 deliveries. However, regular wickets prevented the visitors from posting a bigger total.
The bowling attack found it difficult to defend the target as England chased it down in just 38.4 overs. JJ Basson was the only wicket-taker, returning figures of 1/18 in 7 overs, while the rest of the bowlers went wicketless as England dominated the chase.
South Africa Under-19 will now aim to put that defeat behind them and produce a much stronger all-round performance in the final ODI to regain control and clinch the series.
Key Players: Jason Rowles, Muhammed Bulbulia, Michael Kruiskamp
Nkosana Sibiya, Jason Rowles (c), Jorich van Schalkwyk, Muhammed Bulbulia, Joshua van Biljon (wk), Paul James, Vihan Pretorius, Bandile Mbatha, Michael Kruiskamp, JJ Basson, Bayanda Majola
Ntandoyenkosi Soni, Muhammed Bulbulia, Paul James , Jason Rowles, Jorich Van Schalkwyk, Vihan Pretorius, Michael Kruiskamp, Tahseen Hanslo, Kamogelo Matlala, Riley Miller, Nkosana Sibiya
The weather in Beckenham is expected to be partly cloudy with a temperature of around 19°C. Humidity will be around 75%, and there is 0% chance of rain, so a full 50-over match is expected.
The Kent County Cricket Ground, Beckenham has favoured teams chasing in recent ODIs. All 3 ODIs played at this venue have been won by the team bowling first, while teams batting first are yet to register a victory. The average first-innings score is 218 runs, while the average second-innings score is 166 runs. Fast bowlers can get some early movement, but batting becomes easier once the batters settle in.
Score Prediction
If England Under-19 bat first: 235–255 runs
If South Africa Under-19 bat first: 220–240 runs
The captain winning the toss is expected to bowl first, as teams bowling first have won all 3 ODIs played at this venue.
Toss Prediction: England Under-19 to win the toss.
England Under-19 head into the series decider with slightly better momentum after registering a dominant victory in the second Youth ODI. Their batting unit looked in excellent touch, while the bowling attack delivered a disciplined performance to comfortably level the series 1-1. Playing at home and coming into this match on the back of such a convincing win will also give the hosts plenty of confidence.
South Africa Under-19 have shown they are more than capable of challenging England, having won the opening ODI and possessing several talented players in both the batting and bowling departments. However, their inconsistent recent form and disappointing performance in the previous match mean they will need a much stronger all-round display to overcome a confident England side.
Considering current momentum, recent performances, home advantage, and the confidence gained from their commanding win in the last match, England Under-19 hold a slight edge heading into the series decider.
England Under-19 to win the match.
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