The ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024 is set to commence on January 19. A total of 41 matches will be played between 16 teams. These matches will be hosted across five stadiums in South Africa. All 16 teams have been divided into four groups. The final match of the tournament will be played on February 11. The tournament will be organised in various cities across South Africa. In the group stage, teams will proceed to the Super Six stage, where each of the two groups will consist of 6 teams.
The Groups
Group A - Bangladesh, India, Ireland, United States
Group B - England, Scotland, South Africa, West Indies
Group C - Australia, Namibia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe
Group D - Afghanistan, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan
Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein can accommodate a total of 20,000 fans. So far, 35 One Day International (ODI) matches have been played on this ground. The team batting first has won 15 matches, while the team batting second has won 18. The highest score on this ground is 399 runs, made by England against South Africa. The lowest score is 78, set by Zimbabwe against South Africa. The first match at this ground was played between South Africa and Zimbabwe in December 1992. This stadium was built in 1989.
JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom has a seating capacity for 18,000 fans. The first match here between South Africa and New Zealand was played on October 20, 2000. A total of 46 ODI matches have been played here, with the team batting first winning 20 times and the team bowling first winning 23 times. The highest score at this venue is 418 runs, made by South Africa against Zimbabwe, while the lowest is 45, set by Namibia against Australia. The ground was previously known as Senwes Park and Sedgars Park.
Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Willowmoore Park in Benoni was established in 1924 and can seat up to 20,000 fans. It is also known as Sahara Willowmoore Park. A total of 27 ODI matches have been played here, with the team batting first winning 8 matches and the team bowling first winning 17. The highest score on this ground is 399 runs, achieved by South Africa against Zimbabwe, and the lowest is 91, set by the Netherlands against Bermuda. The ground was discovered in 1924 by miners. The first ODI match here was played on February 9, 1997.
Diamond Oval, Kimberley
Diamond Oval in Kimberley has a seating capacity of 11,000 fans. So far, 22 One Day International (ODI) matches have been played here, with the team batting first winning 8 times and the team bowling first winning 14 times. The highest score at this venue was 346, made by England against South Africa. The lowest score is 71, set by Bangladesh's women's team against South Africa's women's team. The first ODI match at this ground was played on April 7, 1998, while the stadium was opened in 1973.
Buffalo Park, East London
Buffalo Park in East London can accommodate a total of 16,000 people. The first ODI match here was played on December 19, 1992. A total of 28 ODI matches have been played at this venue, with the team batting first winning 16 times and the team bowling first winning 12 times. The highest score here is 369 runs, made by South Africa against Bangladesh, and the lowest is 115, set by England against South Africa.
Match Hosting Venues
Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein: Hosting Group A matches, which include teams from Bangladesh, India, Ireland, and the United States.
JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom: Hosting Group B matches, featuring teams from England, Scotland, South Africa, and the West Indies.
Diamond Oval, Kimberley: Hosting Group C matches, with teams from Australia, Namibia, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe participating.
Buffalo Park, East London: Hosting Group D matches, including teams from Afghanistan, Nepal, New Zealand, and Pakistan.
Willowmoore Park, Benoni: Prepared to host both semifinals on February 6 and 8, and the final on February 11.
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