The much-anticipated Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2024 is ready to commence on January 19 in South Africa. As a significant event in the cricket calendar, the ICC Under-19 World Cup draws attention to its display of young talent and future cricket stars. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has meticulously laid out the tournament's schedule, featuring team groupings, match dates, and venue details. This year marks the third time South Africa has been selected as the host nation, previously hosting the tournaments in 1998 and 2020, which saw England and Bangladesh emerge as champions, respectively.
In the lead-up to the main event, the participating teams will engage in warm-up matches from January 13 to January 17. The tournament brings together 16 teams from around the world, divided into four groups. These teams will compete across 41 matches, each vying for the prestigious title.
India, the defending champions, find themselves in a challenging Group A alongside past winners Bangladesh and two rapidly progressing teams, Ireland and the United States. Group B, labeled as the 'group of death', features a competitive lineup with cricket powerhouses such as England, South Africa, and West Indies, joined by Scotland.
Group C sees another set of strong contenders with teams like Australia and Sri Lanka, known for their cricketing prowess. Completing the group division, New Zealand and Pakistan, both with a rich cricketing heritage, have been placed in Group D.
ICC U-19 World Cup 2024: Full Schedule
| Date | Fixture | Venue |
| 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 |
The tournament not only provides a platform for young cricketers to showcase their skills on an international stage but also serves as a launching pad for future cricket stars. As the teams gear up for intense competition, the cricketing world eagerly anticipates witnessing the emergence of new talent and possibly the cricket legends of tomorrow.
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