The warm-up match between India U19 and England U19 for the upcoming ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 took place on January 12, 2026, at the Bulawayo Athletic Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. India U19, after winning the toss, chose to bat first in this crucial preparatory game. The match saw significant contributions, though some key Indian batsmen fell short of major milestones. R.S. Ambrish was dismissed for 48 runs, narrowly missing out on his half-century. Similarly, opening batsman and captain Ayush Mhatre played a brisk innings but was out for 49 runs. Earlier in the innings, promising batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi had a short stay at the crease, getting out for just 1 run after being caught behind by English captain Thomas Rew. Despite these dismissals, the Indian team aimed to set a formidable target as other partnerships, such as the one between Abhigyan Kundu and Ambrish, helped stabilize the innings after early wickets. This warm-up fixture is part of a series of practice matches for all 16 participating teams, running from January 9 to January 14, ahead of the main tournament commencing on January 15, 2026. The news was corroborated by multiple credible sources including Outlook India, Times Now, and Sportskeeda, providing live updates and score details.