U19 World Cup 2024 Schedule: To enhance the enthusiasm for cricket among youth globally, ICC organizes the Under-19 World Cup every two years. The last edition was held in the West Indies in 2021/22, where India’s U19 team emerged victorious. Now, ICC is gearing up to host the 15th edition of the U19 World Cup, starting from January 19, 2024, with South Africa as the host country.
The 15th edition of the U19 World Cup is taking place in South Africa
Initially, the 15th edition of the U19 World Cup, i.e., U19 World Cup 2024, was supposed to be hosted by Sri Lanka. However, due to certain reasons between the Sri Lanka board and ICC, it was shifted to South Africa. This marks South Africa’s third opportunity to host the U19 World Cup. Sixteen teams have qualified for the tournament, including both prominent and emerging cricketing nations.
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List of all teams participating in the U19 World Cup 2024
India, England, Australia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Bangladesh, Ireland, USA, West Indies, Scotland, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, Namibia, New Zealand, and Nepal.
All participating teams in the U19 World Cup 2024 are divided into four groups. The top three teams from each group will qualify for the Super 6 round. The Super 6 round will have two groups, with six teams in each. The top three teams from Group A and D will qualify for Group 1, while those from Group B and C will qualify for Group 2. The top two teams from each Super 6 group will compete in the semifinals, leading to the final match.
Group A: India, Bangladesh, Ireland, USA
Group B: England, South Africa, West Indies, Scotland
Group C: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Namibia
Group D: Afghanistan, Pakistan, New Zealand, Nepal
The Opening Match of the U19 World Cup 2024
The opening match of the U19 World Cup 2024 will see Ireland’s U19 team facing off against the USA’s U19 team on January 19, 2024. This match will be held at the Bloemfontein Stadium. The tournament’s final match is scheduled for February 11, 2024, to be played in Benoni. Team India will play its first match against Bangladesh on January 20, 2024, also in Bloemfontein.
ICC U19 World Cup 2024 full schedule
Friday, January 19, 2024 – Ireland v USA, Bloemfontein
Friday, January 19, 2024 – South Africa v West Indies, Potchefstroom
Saturday, January 20, 2024 – Bangladesh v India, Bloemfontein
Saturday, January 20, 2024 – England v Scotland (Potchefstroom)
Saturday, January 20, 2024 – Afghanistan v Pakistan, East London
Sunday, January 21, 2024 – Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Kimberley
Sunday, January 21, 2024 – Nepal v New Zealand, East London
Monday, January 22, 2024 – Bangladesh v Ireland, Bloemfontein
Monday, January 22, 2024 – Australia v Namibia, Kimberley
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – South Africa v England, Potchefstroom
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – Afghanistan v New Zealand, East London
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 – Namibia v Sri Lanka, Kimberley
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 – Scotland v West Indies, Potchefstroom
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 – Nepal v Pakistan, East London
Thursday, January 25, 2024 – India v Ireland, Bloemfontein
Thursday, January 25, 2024 – Australia v Zimbabwe, Kimberley
Friday, January 26, 2024 – Bangladesh v USA, Bloemfontein
Friday, January 26, 2024 – England v West Indies, Potchefstroom
Friday, January 26, 2024 – Afghanistan v Nepal, East London
Saturday, January 27, 2024 – Namibia v Zimbabwe, Kimberley
Saturday, January 27, 2024 – South Africa v Scotland, Potchefstroom
Saturday, January 27, 2024 – New Zealand v Pakistan, East London
Sunday, January 28, 2024 – India v USA, Bloemfontein
Sunday, January 28, 2024 – Australia v Sri Lanka, Kimberley
Monday January 30, 2024 – A1 v D2, Bloemfontein
Monday January 30, 2024 – C2 v B3, Kimberley
Monday January 30, 2024 – D1 v A3, Potchefstroom
Tuesday, January 31, 2024 – A4 v D4, Benoni
Tuesday, January 31, 2024 – D3 v A2, Bloemfontein
Tuesday, January 31, 2024 – C1 v B2, Kimberley
Tuesday, January 31, 2024 – C3 v B1, Potchefstroom
Wednesday, February 1, 2024 – B4 v C4, Benoni
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Thursday, February 2, 2024 – A1 v D3, Bloemfontein
Thursday, February 2, 2024 – B3 v C1, Kimberley
Thursday, February 2, 2024 – B1 v C2, Potchefstroom
Friday, February 3, 2024 – D1 v A2, Benoni
Friday, February 3, 2024 – D2 v A3, Bloemfontein
Friday, February 3, 2024 – B2 v C3, Potchefstroom
Saturday, February 6, 2024 – Semi-final 1 – AD1 v BC2, Benoni
February 8, 2024 -Semi-final 2 – AD2 v BC1, Benoni
February 11, 2024 – Final, Benoni
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2024 venues
Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
Diamond Oval, Kimberley
Buffalo Park, East London
Willowmoore Park, Benoni
U19 World Cup 2024 live telecast and timings
All matches of the U19 World Cup 2024 will start at 10:00 A.M local time (1:30 P.M IST) (8:00 A.M GMT) and will be broadcasted live on Star Sports on TV and Disney + Hotstar digitally.
India: TV – Star Sports Network
Digital – Disney + Hotstar
History of the U19 World Cup
The U19 World Cup started in 1988, with its second season played in 1998. So far, 14 editions have been played, with India’s U19 team winning the trophy the most times. The Indian U19 team has won the tournament in 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, and 2022, which is significantly more than any other team. Moreover, Team India was the runner-up in 2016 and 2020.
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