England U19 vs India U19 Match Preview
On June 30, 2025, the India U19 tour of England will play its second one-day international at the County Ground in Northampton. India U19 will enter the encounter with confidence and momentum after a solid performance in the first game. However, after losing badly in the first game of the series, England U19 will try to recover. England will be eager to improve their performance in front of the home audience, but the Indian team is the favorite due to their all-around strength and recent winning streak.

Head-to-Head Analysis
India U19 has been superior in recent meetings between these two young teams. In the most recent game, India chased the goal in just 24 overs and won by a commanding six wickets, while England U19 collapsed for 174 in just 42.2 overs. England U19 have now lost three of their last four matches, while India U19 have claimed victory in four of their last five. India's dominance in recent fixtures gives them the psychological edge going into this clash.
Recent Performance
Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)
England U19 vs India U19 Key Players to Watch Today
One of the top picks for England U19 is TC Ali. Ali is a potential all-round player who has participated in 16 youth ODIs, collecting 25 wickets and amassing 500 runs. His best figures of 7/29 speak volumes of his ability to change the course of a match with the ball. If England are to put up a fight, TC Ali's performance will be crucial.
For India, K Chouhan is the bowler to watch. In the previous match at Hove, he bowled a brilliant spell, finishing with figures of 3 for 20 in 10 overs, including one maiden. His economy of 2.00 highlights his control and impact, and he will be key in restricting the England batting line-up again.
England U19 vs India U19 Weather and Pitch Report
The weather in Northampton is expected to be partly cloudy, with minimal chances of rain—perfect for a full day of cricket. The County Ground pitch typically offers good bounce and carry, favoring fast bowlers early on, while becoming more batting-friendly as the match progresses. Teams winning the toss may opt to bowl first to exploit the morning conditions.
ENG U19 vs IND U19 Today's Match Prediction
Given India U19's current form and dominant win in the first match, they are clearly the stronger side heading into this encounter. England U19's recent string of losses suggests they may continue to struggle unless they drastically improve both their batting and bowling departments.
Cricket Expert Analysis
Toss Prediction: The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first to take advantage of early seam movement.
Predicted Score: The par score at Northampton is around 260; anything above 270 could be highly competitive.
Final Result Prediction: India U19 to win again, likely by 4 to 5 wickets or a margin of 40+ runs if batting first.