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ICC Under 19 World Cup 2024

<p>Snehith Reddy's century powered New Zealand to a 64-run win over Nepal in their Under-19 World Cup match. Meanwhile Sri Lanka are also off to a flyer after beating Zimbabwe.</p>

New Zealand and Sri Lanka players after winning their respective Under-19 World Cup matches against Nepal and Ireland. (Getty)

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U-19 World Cup: Andhra-born batter's ton helps New Zealand thrash Nepal; Sri Lanka bullwhips Zimbabwe

<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) has meticulously laid out the tournament's schedule, featuring team groupings, match dates, and venue details.</p>

The 2024 U-19 World Cup will kick off on January 19.

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ICC U-19 World Cup 2024: Check the complete schedule as 16 countries gear up for marquee competition

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Dulnith Sigera

Sheshan Geethika De Silva

Kavija Gamage

Lakvin Abeysinghe

Mathulan Kugathas

Newton Ranjithkumar

Jagodige Don Praveen Maneesha Kularathna

Koskanwatte Gedera Piyasinghalage Pulindu Vinujaya Perera

Ramiru Perera

Sharujan Shanmuganathan

Tanuja Rajapakse

Kudakuruduwage Vihas Thewmika

Vimath Dinsara

Viran Chamuditha

Yenula Dewthusa

New Zealand Under-19

Berri Oval, Berri

191 by Hasitha Boyagoda v Kenya Under-19 on January 23, 2018 - r

Hasitha Boyagoda

156 by Pulindu Perera v Pakistan Under-19 on October 22, 2023 - r

Pulindu Perera

155 by Pulindu Perera v West Indies Under-19 on September 1, 2023 - r

7/19 by Jeevan Mendis v Zimbabwe Under-19 on January 24, 2002 - r

Jeevan Mendis

6/24 by Lahiru Madushanka v Ireland Under-19 on August 22, 2012 - r

Lahiru Madushanka

6/29 by Bhanuka Rajapaksa v South Africa Under-19 on December 31, 2009 - r

Bhanuka Rajapaksa

191 by Hasitha Boyagoda v Kenya Under-19 on January 23, 2018 - Sri Lanka Under-19 beat Kenya Under-19 by 311 runs

7/19 by Jeevan Mendis v Zimbabwe Under-19 on January 24, 2002 - Sri Lanka Under-19 beat Zimbabwe Under-19 by 63 Runs

Malintha  Gajanayake

Rohan  Weerakkody

Dhammika  Niroshana

Farveez  Maharoof

Chathura  Peiris

Charith  Asalanka

Nipun  Dhananjaya

Kusal  Mendis

Sanitha  de Mel

Kamindu  Mendis

Dunith  Wellalage

Pradeep  Hewage

Sineth  Jayawardena

Ashan  Priyanjan

Angelo  Mathews

Sameera  de Zoysa

Charith Asalanka

Nipun Ransika

Dunith Wellalage

Shevon Daniel

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Canada Under-19

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Namibia Under-19

Nepal Under-19

Nigeria Under-19

Pakistan Under-19

Scotland Under-19

South Africa Under-19

United Arab Emirates Under-19

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Zimbabwe Under-19

Kamindu Mendis - (336 runs for Sri Lanka Under-19)

Kamindu Mendis

Pradeep Hewage - (316 runs for Sri Lanka Under-19)

Pradeep Hewage

Hasitha Boyagoda - (307 runs for Sri Lanka Under-19)

Dunith Wellalage - (17 wickets for Sri Lanka Under-19)

Anuk Fernando - (16 wickets for Sri Lanka Under-19)

Anuk Fernando

Lahiru Madushanka - (15 wickets for Sri Lanka Under-19)

Bangladesh - Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka

Australia - Berri Oval, Berri

South Africa - Buffalo Park, East London

South Africa - Diamond Oval, Kimberley

Bangladesh - Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, Fatullah

Sri Lanka - Galle International Stadium, Galle

South Africa - Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

South Africa - Kingsmead, Durban

South Africa - JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

Sri Lanka - P Sara Oval, Colombo

Sri Lanka - R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Bangladesh - Shaheed Chandu Stadium, Bogra

United Arab Emirates - Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Bangladesh - Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka

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