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ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026: Schedule, venues, groups, match timings, live streaming, India matches details and squad
Youth cricket's next chapter unfolds this week with the ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup 2026 in southern Africa. Zimbabwe and Namibia host 16 teams battling for the junior world title. India begins its campaign on January 15 against USA. The tournament features a familiar format with group stages, Super Six, semi-finals, and a grand final.
After highly-contested U19 Asia Cup, where Pakistan beat India in the final, a new under 19 tournament is starting this week. The ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup 2026 will start in Southern Africa. Zimbabwe and Namibia are jointly hosting the tournament, welcoming 16 teams who will battle it out over three weeks for the coveted junior world title.
The competition follows a familiar format. Teams are split into four groups. The top three sides from each group move into the Super Six stage. From there, the best two teams qualify for the semi-finals, leading to the final showdown.
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U19 ICC Cricket World Cup 2026: Match venues
The tournament will be staged across five venues in three cities.Harare will host matches at Harare Sports Club and Takashinga Sports Club. Bulawayo will see action at Queens Sports Club. Windhoek in Namibia will feature the Namibia Cricket Ground and HP Oval.
Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo will host the first semi-final. The second semi-final and the final will be played at Harare Sports Club, making it the centrepiece of the knockout stage.
U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Groups
The 16 teams have been divided into four groups:Group A: Australia, Ireland, Japan, Sri Lanka
Group B: Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, USA
Group C: England, Pakistan, Scotland, Zimbabwe
Group D: Afghanistan, South Africa, Tanzania, West Indies
U19 ICC Cricket World Cup 2026 schedule:
The group stage begins on January 15 with India taking on USA in Bulawayo, while hosts Zimbabwe face Scotland in Harare. The same day also sees Tanzania clash with West Indies in Windhoek.High-profile group games include England vs Pakistan on January 16, Bangladesh vs India on January 17, and India vs New Zealand on January 24, which wraps up Group B action.
U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Group Matches Schedule
Date Match Group Venue City Jan 15 India vs USA Group B Queens Sports Club Bulawayo Jan 15 Zimbabwe vs Scotland Group C Takashinga Sports Club Harare Jan 15 Tanzania vs West Indies Group D HP Oval Windhoek Jan 16 England vs Pakistan Group C Takashinga Sports Club Harare Jan 16 Australia vs Ireland Group A Namibia Cricket Ground Windhoek Jan 16 Afghanistan vs South Africa Group D HP Oval Windhoek Jan 17 Bangladesh vs India Group B Queens Sports Club Bulawayo Jan 17 Japan vs Sri Lanka Group A Namibia Cricket Ground Windhoek Jan 18 New Zealand vs USA Group B Queens Sports Club Bulawayo Jan 18 Zimbabwe vs England Group C Takashinga Sports Club Harare Jan 18 Afghanistan vs West Indies Group D HP Oval Windhoek Jan 19 Pakistan vs Scotland Group C Takashinga Sports Club Harare Jan 19 Ireland vs Sri Lanka Group A Namibia Cricket Ground Windhoek Jan 19 South Africa vs Tanzania Group D HP Oval Windhoek Jan 20 Bangladesh vs New Zealand Group B Queens Sports Club Bulawayo Jan 20 Australia vs Japan Group A Namibia Cricket Ground Windhoek Jan 21 England vs Scotland Group C Takashinga Sports Club Harare Jan 21 Afghanistan vs Tanzania Group D HP Oval Windhoek Jan 22 Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Group C Takashinga Sports Club Harare Jan 22 Ireland vs Japan Group A Namibia Cricket Ground Windhoek Jan 22 South Africa vs West Indies Group D HP Oval Windhoek Jan 23 Bangladesh vs USA Group B Takashinga Sports Club Harare Jan 23 Australia vs Sri Lanka Group A Namibia Cricket Ground Windhoek Jan 24 India vs New Zealand Group B Queens Sports Club Bulawayo Jan 24 13–16th playoff: A4 vs D4 — HP Oval Windhoek
U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Super 6 Schedule
Date Match Venue City Jan 25 A1 vs D3 Namibia Cricket Ground Windhoek Jan 25 D2 vs A3 HP Oval Windhoek Jan 26 C1 vs B2 Queens Sports Club Bulawayo Jan 26 D1 vs A2 Namibia Cricket Ground Windhoek Jan 26 13–16th playoff: B4 vs C4 Harare Sports Club Harare Jan 27 C2 vs B3 Harare Sports Club Harare Jan 27 C3 vs B1 Queens Sports Club Bulawayo Jan 28 A1 vs D2 Harare Sports Club Harare Jan 29 D3 vs A2 Queens Sports Club Bulawayo Jan 30 D1 vs A3 Harare Sports Club Harare Jan 30 B3 vs C1 Queens Sports Club Bulawayo Jan 31 B2 vs C3 Harare Sports Club Harare Feb 1 B1 vs C2 Queens Sports Club Bulawayo
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Semi Finals and Final date
Date Match Venue City Feb 3 First semi-final Queens Sports Club Bulawayo Feb 4 Second semi-final Harare Sports Club Harare Feb 6 Final Harare Sports Club HarareU19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Match timings
All matches in the tournament will start at 9.30 am local time. For Indian viewers, that means a 1 pm IST start, while matches begin at 7.30 am GMT.With future stars on display and three weeks of non-stop cricket, the Under-19 World Cup once again promises early mornings, big dreams, and plenty of surprises.
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 India Matches Schedule
India are placed in Group B along with Bangladesh, New Zealand, and USA. The top three teams from the group will qualify for the Super Six stage.January 15
India vs USA
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
January 17
Bangladesh vs India
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
January 24
India vs New Zealand
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Live Streaming
Every match involving India and all other games of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 will be televised live on the Star Sports Network.For online streaming, fans can watch matches live on the Jio Hotstar app and website. This includes live coverage, replays, and highlights.
India Under-19 Cricket World Cup squad
Team India has announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026. Here's the full list:India U19 Cricket World Cup Squad
Ayush Mhatre (Captain) RS Ambrish Kanishk Chouhan D Deepesh Mohamed Enaan Aaron George Abhigyan Kundu (WK) Kishan Kumar Singh Vihaan Malhotra Udhav Mohan Henil Patel Khilan A Patel Harvansh Singh Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Vedant Trivedi
U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 India squad key players
Ayush Mhatre (Captain)All eyes will be on Ayush Mhatre, the leader of this young Indian side. Calm at the crease and sharp in decision-making, the captain sets the tone both with the bat and in the field. India's campaign will largely depend on how he handles pressure in big matches.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
One of the most talked-about names in the squad, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is known for his fearless batting. He has the ability to change games quickly and could be India's X-factor in tight contests.
Abhigyan Kundu (Wicketkeeper)
Reliable behind the stumps and handy with the bat, Abhigyan Kundu adds balance to the playing XI. His role becomes crucial in low-scoring games and during tense run chases.
Vihaan Malhotra
Vihaan Malhotra brings solidity to India's batting line-up. He is expected to play the anchor's role and allow stroke-makers around him to attack freely.
Harvansh Singh
Harvansh Singh is one of the bowlers to watch. He has shown the ability to pick wickets at key moments and keep things tight in the middle overs.
Vedant Trivedi
A useful all-round option, Vedant Trivedi adds depth to the squad. His contributions with both bat and ball could prove vital during the Super Six stage.
India's performance at the Under-19 World Cup
India holds the record for the most Under-19 World Cup titles among all countries. They have won the trophy five times so far — more than any other nation.Years India won the title
2000 2008 2012 2018 2022Despite their strong history, India lost the 2024 final to Australia, missing out on a sixth title.
Not just winners — frequent finalists in U19 Cricket World Cups
India has also reached the final several times even when they didn't win the trophy. They finished as runners-up in:2006 2016 2020 2024
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Full Winners List
Year Host(s) Winner Runner-up 1988 Australia Australia Pakistan 1998 South Africa England New Zealand 2000 Sri Lanka India Australia 2002 New Zealand Australia South Africa 2004 Bangladesh Pakistan West Indies 2006 Sri Lanka Pakistan India 2008 Malaysia India South Africa 2010 New Zealand Australia Pakistan 2012 Australia India Australia 2014 UAE South Africa Pakistan 2016 Bangladesh West Indies India 2018 New Zealand India Australia 2020 South Africa Bangladesh India 2022 West Indies India England 2024 South Africa Australia India
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