India U19 secured a 25-run victory over South Africa U19 via the DLS method in the first Youth ODI. After India posted 301, rain interrupted South Africa's chase at 148 for 4 in 27.4 overs. Harvansh Pangalia (93) and R.S. Ambrish (65) were key to India's total, overcoming a shaky start. South Africa's Jorich Van Schalkwyk remained unbeaten on 60. The win gives India an early series lead.