Global excitement mounts as the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2024 commences on Friday, January 19. The Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein will be the stage for the opening clash between Ireland and USA. Cricket enthusiasts from around the globe are eagerly anticipating the thrill and talent the tournament promises.
Sixteen teams from across the cricketing world will participate in this highly anticipated 50-over tournament, showcasing the rising stars of the sport. A total of 41 matches are scheduled throughout the competition, leading up to the final on February 11 at Willowmoore Park, Benoni.
The initial group stages will see teams divided into four groups of four. Group A features defending champions India, along with Bangladesh, Ireland, and the United States. Group B consists of England, host nation South Africa, West Indies, and Scotland. Meanwhile, Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Namibia make up Group C, and Group D includes Afghanistan, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Nepal.
The top three teams from each group will advance to the Super Six stage, a crucial phase that will determine the semifinalists and, ultimately, the contenders for the championship title. In the Super Six stage, two groups of six teams will clash in a fierce competition to secure their spots in the semifinals.
The tournament promises to be a platform for young cricketers to showcase their skills and make a mark in the world of international cricket. With the excitement building up, fans are set to witness some intense battles and memorable moments throughout the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2024.
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Full schedule of the ICC U19 World Cup 2024:
(Timings of all games: 1:30 pm IST/ 8:00 am GMT/ 10:00 am Local)
- January 19: Ireland vs USA, Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
- January 19: South Africa vs West Indies, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
- January 20: Bangladesh vs India, Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
- January 20: Scotland vs England, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
- January 20: Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Buffalo Park, East London
- January 21: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, Kimberley Oval, Kimberley
- January 21: New Zealand vs Nepal, Buffalo Park, East London
- January 22: Bangladesh vs Ireland, Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
- January 22: Australia vs Namibia, Kimberley Oval, Kimberley
- January 23: South Africa vs England, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
- January 23: New Zealand vs Afghanistan, Buffalo Park, East London
- January 24: Sri Lanka vs Namibia, Kimberley Oval, Kimberley
- January 24: West Indies vs Scotland, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
- January 24: Nepal vs Pakistan, Buffalo Park, East London
- January 25: India vs Ireland, Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
- January 25: Zimbabwe vs Australia, Kimberley Oval, Kimberley
- January 26: USA vs Bangladesh, Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
- January 26: England vs West Indies, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
- January 26: Afghanistan vs Nepal, Buffalo Park, East London
- January 27: Zimbabwe vs Namibia, Kimberley Oval, Kimberley
- January 27: South Africa vs Scotland, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
- January 27: Pakistan vs New Zealand, Buffalo Park, East London
- January 28: India vs USA, Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
- January 28: Australia vs Sri Lanka, Kimberley Oval, Kimberley
- January 30: A1 vs D2, Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
- January 30: C2 vs B3, Kimberley Oval, Kimberley
- January 30: D1 vs A3, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
- January 31: A4 vs D4, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
- January 31: D3 vs A2, Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
- January 31: C1 vs B2, Kimberley Oval, Kimberley
- January 31: C3 vs B1, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
- February 1: B4 vs C4, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
- February 2: A1 vs D3, Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
- February 2: B3 vs C1, Kimberley Oval, Kimberley
- February 2: B1 vs C2, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
- February 3: D1 vs A2, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
- February 3: D2 vs A3, Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
- February 3: B2 vs C3, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
- February 6: SF 1 – AD1 vs BC2, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
- February 8: SF 2 – BC1 vs AD2, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
- February 11: Final, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Complete Squads of each team:
Afghanistan
Naseer Khan (c), Numan Shah (vc, wk), Hassan Eisakhil, Khalid Taniwal, Jamshid Zadran, Wafiullah Tarakhil, Ali Ahmad Nasar, Sohail Khan Zurmati, Rahimullah Zurmati, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Arab Gul Momand, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Bashir Ahmad Afghan, Khalil Ahmad, Zahid Afghan.
Reserves: Wahidullah Zadran, Nasir Hassan, Usman Shinwari
Australia
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, Hugh Weibgen.
Reserves: Xander Buxton, Cameron Frendo, Ollie Peake, Cody Reynolds
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 (vc), Sheikh Parvez Jibon, Rafi Uzzaman Rafi, Rohanat Doullah Borson, Iqbal Hasan Emon, Wasi Siddiquee, Maruf Mridha.
Reserves: Nayeem Ahmed, Rizan Hossan, Ashraful Hasan, Tanvir Ahammed, Akanto Sheikh
England
Ben McKinney (c), Luc Benkenstein (vc), Farhan Ahmed, Tazeem Ali, Charlie Allison, Charlie Barnard, Jack Carney, Jaydn Denly, Eddie Jack, Dominic Kelly, Sebastian Morgan, Haydon Mustard, Hamza Shaikh, Noah Thain, Theo Wylie
India
Arshin Kulkarni, Adarsh Singh, Rudra Mayur Patel, Sachin Dhas, Priyanshu Moliya, Musheer Khan, Uday Saharan (c), Aravelly Avanish Rao (wk), Saumy Kumar Pandey (vc), Murugan Abhishek, Innesh Mahajan (wk), Dhanush Gowda, Aaradhya Shukla, Raj Limbani, Naman Tiwari.
Reserves: Prem Devkar, Ansh Gosai, Mohamed Amaan
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.
Reserves: Adam Leckey, Hayden Melly, James West
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
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
New Zealand
Oscar Jackson (c), Mason Clarke, Sam Clode, Zac Cumming, Rahman Hekmat, 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, Robbie Foulkes, Josh Oliver, Amogh Paranjpe
Pakistan
Saad Baig (c), Ali Asfand (vc), 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, Ubaid Shah
Scotland
Squad: Owen Gould (c), Uzair Ahmad, Harry Armstrong, Logan Briggs, Jamie Dunk, Bahadar Esakhiel, Ibrahim Faisal, Rory Grant, Adi Hegde, Mackenzie Jones, Farhan Khan, Qasim Khan, Nikhil Koteeswaran, Ruaridh McIntyre, Alec Price
South Africa
David Teeger (c), Esosa Aihevba, Juan James, Martin Khumalo, Kwena Maphaka, Dewan Marias, Riley Norton, Nqobani Mokoena, Romashan Pillay, Sipho Potsane, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Richard Seletswane, Oliver Whitehead, Steve Stolk, Ntando Zuma
Sri Lanka
Sineth Jayawardena (c), Pulindu Perera, Hirun Kapurubandara, Ravishan Nethsara, Rusanda Gamage, Sharujan Shanmuganathan, Dinura Kalupahana, Malsha Tharupathi (vc), Vishwa Lahiru, aruka Sanketh, Duvindu Ranatunga, Ruvishan Perera, Supun Waduge, Vihas Thewmika, Vishen Halambage.
Reserves: Dinuka Tennakoon, Hiran Jayasundara
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
West Indies
Stephan Pascal (c), Nathan Sealy (vc), Jewel Andrew, Mavendra Dindyal, Joshua Dorne, Nathan Edward, Tarrique Edward, Reon Edwards, Deshawn James, Jordan Johnson, Devonie Joseph, Raneico Smith, Isai Thorne, Steve Wedderburn, Adrian Weir
Zimbabwe
Nathaniel Hlabangana, Panashe Taruvinga (vc), Ronak Patel, Campbell MacMillan, Ryan Kamwemba, Brendon Sunguro, Calton Takawira, Matthew Schonken (c), Anesu Kamuriwo, Newman Nyamhuri, Mashford Shungu, Kohl Eksteen, Panashe Gwatiringa, Shaun Dzakatira, Munashe Chimusoro
