International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the schedule for the upcoming version of the U19 World Cup that’s set to start on January 19. Sri Lanka have been awarded the internet hosting rights beforehand for the competitors however ICC suspended SLC due to political inteference final month and that led to the U19 World Cup transferring to South Africa.
South Africa will face the West Indies within the opening recreation as a complete of 16 groups will combat it out to win the trophy. As many as 5 venues – Willowmoore Park in Benoni, Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, Kimberley Oval in Kimberley, JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom and Buffalo Park in East London – will host all of the matches of the World Cup. 16 groups have been divided into 4 teams of 4 every.
India, Bangladesh, Ireland and the USA are in Group Some time Group B includes of England, South Africa, West Indies and Scotland. Group C options Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Namibia whereas Afghanistan, Pakistan, New Zealand and Nepal are a part of Group D.
“In the past 12 months we have seen South Africa successfully deliver two milestone events for the sport – the inaugural ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup last year, and the groundbreaking ICC Women’s T20 World Cup that immediately followed. The relocation of the U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 to South Africa allows us the opportunity to build on this momentum and welcome the best young cricketers on the planet to five notable international venues,” ICC Head of Events Chris Tetley stated. All groups may even play two warm-up matches every from January 13 to 17.
ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Groups:
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
