India U19 secured a 25-run victory over South Africa U19 in the series opener in Benoni, decided by the DLS method after rain interrupted play. Harvansh Pangalia scored 93 and R.S. Ambrish added 65, helping India post 300. South Africa was 148 for 4 in 27.4 overs when play stopped. Deepesh Devendran took crucial wickets for India. Vaibhav Suryavanshi is leading the Indian team in this series.