The ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 begins with a doubleheader today, January 19. The inaugural matches of the global showpiece will see Ireland take on the USA and host South Africa go head-to-head against the West Indies. The summit clash will be held at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on February 11.
The biennial tournament was previously slated to be held in Sri Lanka. The Islanders, however, lost the hosting rights in November last year when the International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended the Sri Lankan cricket board due to extensive government interference in its administration. Thus, the venue was later shifted to South Africa where the tournament is being hosted for the third time after 1998 and 2020. Sri Lanka, however, retained host qualification rights.
ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2024 Format:
The format of the tournament has been modified this time, based on last year’s Under-19 Women’s World Cup. All 16 participants have been divided into four groups featuring four teams each. Following a single round-robin contest, the top three teams from every group will progress to the Super Six stage.
The 12 qualified teams will be split into two groups again and the top two will punch their tickets to the semi-finals. The teams, which are knocked out from the group stage, will get to play some more matches to decide the last four positions.
ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup Defending Champions and Past Winners:
India will enter the 2024 U-19 World Cup with the tag of the reigning champions. They are also the most successful teams in the history of the competition, having clinched the title five times. Under the captaincy of Yash Dhull, India got the better of England in the last edition’s final. This year, the Boys in Blue will kick off their campaign with a match against fellow Asian side Bangladesh on January 20 at Bloemfontein.
Australia have become the champions of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup three times in 1988, 2002 and 2010, while Pakistan have lifted the trophy twice in 2004 and 2006. Meanwhile, Bangladesh, South Africa, West Indies and England have emerged victorious in one edition each.
ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2024 Group Divisions:
Group A–India U19s, Bangladesh U19s, USA U19s, Ireland U19s
Group B–England U19s, South Africa U19s, West Indies U19s, Scotland U19s
Group C–Australia U19s, Sri Lanka U19s, Zimbabwe U19s, Namibia U19s
Group D–New Zealand U19s, Pakistan U19s, Afghanistan U19s, Nepal U19s
ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2024 Fixtures And Schedule (All timings are in IST):
Friday, January 19
Ireland U19 vs USA U19, Group A – 1:30 PM
South Africa U19 vs West Indies U19, Group B – 1:30 PM
Saturday, January 20
Bangladesh U19 vs India U19, Group A – 1:30 PM
Scotland U19 vs England U19, Group B – 1:30 PM
Pakistan U19 vs Afghanistan U19, Group D – 1:30 PM
Sunday, January 21
New Zealand U19 vs Nepal U19, Group D – 1:30 PM
Sri Lanka U19 vs Zimbabwe U19, Group C – 1:30 PM
Monday, January 22
Bangladesh U19 vs Ireland U19, Group A – 1:30 PM
Australia U19 vs Namibia U19, Group C – 1:30 PM
Tuesday, January 23
New Zealand U19 vs Afghanistan U19, Group D – 1:30 PM
South Africa U19 vs England U19, Group B – 1:30 PM
Wednesday, January 24
Sri Lanka U19 vs Namibia U19, Group C – 1:30 PM
West Indies U19 vs Scotland U19, Group B – 1:30 PM
Nepal U19 vs Pakistan U19, Group D – 1:30 PM
Thursday, January 25
Zimbabwe U19 vs Australia U19, Group C – 1:30 PM
India U19 vs Ireland U19, Group A – 1:30 PM
Friday, January 26
USA U19 vs Bangladesh U19, Group A – 1:30 PM
England U19 vs West Indies U19, Group B – 1:30 PM
Afghanistan U19 vs Nepal U19, Group D – 1:30 PM
Saturday, January 27
Pakistan U19 vs New Zealand U19, Group D – 1:30 PM
South Africa U19 vs Scotland U19, Group B – 1:30 PM
Zimbabwe U19 vs Namibia U19, Group C – 1:30 PM
Sunday, January 28
India U19 vs USA U19, Group A – 1:30 PM
Australia U19 vs Sri Lanka U19, Group C – 1:30 PM
Tuesday, January 30
D1 vs A3, Super Six – 1:30 PM
C2 vs B3, Super Six – 1:30 PM
A1 vs D2, Super Six – 1:30 PM
Wednesday, January 31
A4 vs D4, Super Six – 1:30 PM
D3 vs A2, Super Six – 1:30 PM
C1 vs B2, Super Six – 1:30 PM
C3 vs B1, Super Six – 1:30 PM
Thursday, February 1
B4 vs C4, Super Six – 1:30 PM
Friday, February 2
A1 vs D3, Super Six – 1:30 PM
B3 vs C1, Super Six – 1:30 PM
B1 vs C2, Super Six – 1:30 PM
Saturday, February 3
D1 vs A2, Super Six – 1:30 PM
D2 vs A3, Super Six – 1:30 PM
B2 vs C3, Super Six – 1:30 PM
Tuesday, February 6
TBC vs TBC, Semifinal 1 – 1:30 PM
Thursday, February 8
TBC vs TBC, Semifinal 2 – 1:30 PM
Sunday, February 11
TBC vs TBC, Final – 1:30 PM
ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2024 Full Squads Of All Teams:
Group A
India:Arshin Kulkarni, Adarsh Singh, Rudra Mayur Patel, Sachin Dhas, Priyanshu Moliya, Musheer Khan, Uday Saharan (c), Aravelly Avanish Rao, Saumy Kumar Pandey, Murugan Abhishek, Innesh Mahajan, Dhanush Gowda, Aaradhya Shukla, Raj Limbani and Naman Tiwari
Bangladesh:Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby (c), Ashiqur Rahaman Shibli, Jishan Alam, Chowdhury Md Rizwan, Adil Bin Siddik, Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Boranno, Ariful Islam, Shihab James, Ahrar Amin, Sheikh Parvez Jibon, Rafi Uzzaman Rafi, Rohanat Doullah Borson, Iqbal Hasan Emon, Wasi Siddiquee, Maruf Mridha
Ireland:Philippe le Roux (c), Macdara Cosgrave, Harry Dyer, Daniel Forkin, Kian Hilton, Ryan Hunter, Finn Lutton, Scott Macbeth, Carson McCullough, John McNally, Jordan Neill, Oliver Riley, Gavin Roulston, Matthew Weldon, Reuben Wilson. Non-Travelling Reserves: Adam Leckey, Hayden Melly, James West
USA:Amogh Arepally, Rayaan Bhagani, Aaryan Batra, Khush Bhalala, Prannav Chettipalayam, Arya Garg, Siddarth Kappa, Bhavya Mehta, Aarin Nadkarni, Manav Nayak, Parth Patel, Rishi Ramesh (c), Utkarsh Srivastava, Ateendra Subramanian, Aryaman Suri. Reserves: Arjun Mahesh, Ansh Rai, Aryan Satheesh
Group B
England:Ben McKinney (c), Luc Benkenstein, Farhan Ahmed, Tazeem Ali, Charlie Allison, Charlie Barnard, Jack Carney, Jaydn Denly, Eddie Jack, Dominic Kelly, Sebastian Morgan, Haydon Mustard, Hamza Shaikh, Noah Thain, and Theo Wylie
South Africa:David Teeger, Juan James, Martin Khumalo, Tristan Luus, Kwena Maphaka, Dewan Marias, Riley Norton, Nqobani Mokoena, Romashan Pillay, Sipho Potsane, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Richard Seletswane, Oliver Whitehead, Steve Stolk, and Ntando Zuma
West Indies:Stephan Pascal (c), Nathan Sealy, Jewel Andrew, Mavendra Dindyal, Joshua Dorne, Nathan Edward, Tarrique Edward, Reon Edwards, Deshawn James, Jordan Johnson, Divonie Joseph, Raneico Smith, Isai Thorne, Steve Wedderburn, Adrian Weir
Scotland:Owen Gould (c), Uzair Ahmad, Harry Armstrong, Logan Briggs, Jamie Dunk, Bahadar Esakhiel, Ibrahim Faisal, Rory Grant, Adi Hegde, Mackenzie Jones, Manu Saraswat, Qasim Khan, Nikhil Koteeswaran, Ruaridh McIntyre, Alec Price.
Group C
Australia:Hugh Weibgen (c), Lachlan Aitken, Charlie Anderson, Harkirat Bajwa, Mahli Beardman, Tom Campbell, Harry Dixon, Ryan Hicks, Sam Konstas, Rafael MacMillan, Aidan O’Connor, Harjas Singh, Tom Straker, Callum Vidler, Corey Wasley
Sri Lanka:Sineth Jayawardena (c), Pulindu Perera, Hirun Kapurubandara, Ravishan Nethsara, Rusanda Gamage, Sharujan Shanmuganathan, Dinura Kalupahana, Malsha Tharupathi, Vishva Lahiru, Garuka Sanketh, Duvindu Ranatunga, Ruvishan Perera, Supun Waduge, Vihas Thewmika, Vishen Halambage. Travelling Reserves: Dinuka Tennakoon, Hiran Jayasundara.
Zimbabwe:Nathaniel Hlabangana, Panashe Taruvinga, Ronak Patel, Campbell MacMillan, Ryan Kamwemba, Brendon Sunguro, Calton Takawira, Matthew Schonken (c), Anesu Kamuriwo, Newman Nyamhuri, Mashford Shungu, Kohl Eksteen, Panashe Gwatiringa, Ryan Simbi, Munashe Chimusoro
Namibia:Alex Volschenk (c), Gerhard Janse van Rensburg, Hansie de Villiers, JW Visagie, Ben Brassell, Jack Brassell, Henry van Wyk, Zacheo van Vuuren, Nico Pieters, Faf du Plessis, Woutie Niehaus, PD Blignaut, Hanro Badenhorst, Junior Kariata, Ryan Moffett.
Group D
Afghanistan:Naseer Khan (c), Numan Shah, Hassan Eisakhil, Wafiullah Tarakhil, Khalid Taniwal, Ali Ahmad Nasar, Jamshid Zadran, Sohail Khan Zurmati, Rahimullah Zurmati, Allah Mohammad, Arab Gul Momand, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Bashir Ahmad, Khalil Ahmad, Zahid Afghan. Reserves: Wahidullah Zadran, Nasir Hassan, Usman Shinwari
Pakistan:Saad Baig (c), Ali Asfand, Ali Raza, Ahmad Hassan, Amir Hassan, Arfat Minhas, Azan Awais, Haroon Arshad, Khubaib Khalil, Mohammad Zeeshan, Naveed Ahmed Khan, Shahzaib Khan, Shamyl Hussain, Muhammad Riazullah and Ubaid Shah
New Zealand:Oscar Jackson (c), Mason Clarke, Sam Clode, Zac Cumming, Robbie Foulkes, Tom Jones, James Nelson, Snehith Reddy, Matt Rowe, Ewald Schreuder, Lachlan Stackpole, Oliver Tewatiya, Alex Thompson, Ryan Tsourgas, Luke Watson*.* Reserves: Ben Breitmeyer, Nick Brown, Henry Christie, Josh Oliver, Amogh Paranjpe.
Nepal:Dev Khanal (c), Arjun Kumal, Aakash Tripathi, Dipak Prasad Dumre, Durgesh Gupta, Gulshan Kumar Jha, Dipesh Prasad Kandel, Bishal Bikram KC, Subhash Bhandari, Deepak Bohara, Dipak Bohara, Uttam Rangu Thapa Macar, Bipin Rawal, Tilak Raj Bhandari, Akash Chand
ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2024 Telecast and Live Streaming Details:
All matches of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2024 will be televised on the Star Sports Network in India. Fans can also watch the live streaming on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.
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