ICC Under 19 World Cup 2024 - All You Need To Know

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The 15th edition of the ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup is slated to start on January 19, 2024. South Africa has been awarded the hosting rights for the tournament, taking over from Sri Lanka, the initial host.

The ICC, in response to political interference, suspended Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, prompting South Africa to host the U-19 World Cup for the third time.

Before we go any further, let's explore in-depth; Here at One Cricket, we present you with all the intricacies of the ICC Under19 World Cup 2024:


Format 

This edition introduces a novel format where the three top teams from each of the four groups will move into a revamped Super Six stage, set to begin on January 30.

Following this, two groups of six teams will compete to decide the Semi-Finalists and, ultimately, the finalists. Teams in the lower standings will participate in placement games to finalise positions 13 to 16.


Breakdown of the groups:

Group A: India, Bangladesh, Ireland, and USA.

Group B: England, South Africa, West Indies, and Scotland.

Group C: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

Group D: Afghanistan, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Nepal.


Full Schedule of the ICC U19 World Cup 2024:

Group A

19th January: Ireland vs USA at Bloemfontein

20th January: Bangladesh vs India at Bloemfontein

22nd January: Bangladesh vs Ireland at Bloemfontein

25th January: India vs Ireland at Bloemfontein

26th January: Bangladesh vs USA at Bloemfontein

28th January: India vs USA at Bloemfontein

Group B

19th January: South Africa vs West Indies at Potchefstroom

20th January: England vs Scotland at Potchefstroom

23rd January: South Africa vs England at Potchefstroom

24th January: Scotland vs West Indies at Potchefstroom

26th January: England vs West Indies at Potchefstroom

27th January: South Africa vs Scotland at Potchefstroom

Group C

21st January: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe at Kimberley

22nd January: Australia vs Namibia at Kimberley

24th January: Namibia vs Sri Lanka at Kimberley

25th January: Australia vs Zimbabwe at Kimberley

27th January: Namibia vs Zimbabwe at Kimberley

28th January: Australia vs Sri Lanka at Kimberley

Group D

20th January: Afghanistan vs Pakistan at East London

21st January: Nepal vs New Zealand at East London

23rd January: Afghanistan vs New Zealand at East London

24th January: Nepal vs Pakistan at East London

27th January: Afghanistan vs Nepal at East London

28th January: New Zealand vs Pakistan at East London


Squads 

India: Uday Saharan (c), Arshin Kulkarni, Adarsh Singh, Rudra Mayur Patel, Sachin Dhas, Priyanshu Moliya, Musheer Khan, Aravelly Avanish Rao (WK), Saumy Kumar Pandey, Murugan Abhishek, Innesh Mahajan (wk), Dhanush Gowda, Aaradhya Shukla, Raj Limbani, and Naman Tiwari.

Bangladesh: Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby (c), Ashiqur Rahaman Shibli, Jishan Alam, Chowdhury Md Rizwan, Adil Bin Siddik, Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Boranno, Ariful Islam, Shihab James, Ahrar Amir, Sheikh Parvez Jibon, Rafi Uzzaman Rafi, Rohanat Doullah Borson, Iqbal Hasan Emon, Wasi Siddiquee, Maruf Mridha.

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.

USA: Rishi Ramesh (c), Amogh Arepally, Rayaan Bhagani, Aaryan Batra, Khush Bhalala, Prannav Chettipalayam, Arya Garg, Siddarth Kappa, Bhavya Mehta, Aarin Nadkarni, Manav Nayak, Parth Patel, Utkarsh Srivastava, Ateendra Subramanian, Aryaman Suri.

England: Ben McKinney (c), Luc Benkenstein, Farhan Ahmed, Tazeem Ali, Charlie Allison, Charlie Barnard, Jack Carney, Jaydn Denly, Eddie Jack, Dominic Kelly, Sebastian Morgan, Haydon Mustard, Hamza Shaikh, Noah Thain, and Theo Wylie.

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, and Ntando Zuma.

West Indies: Stephan Pascal (c), Nathan Sealy, 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.

Scotland: 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.

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.

Sri Lanka: Sineth Jayawardena (c), Pulindu Perera, Hirun Kapurubandara, Ravishan Nethsara, Rusanda Gamage, Sharujan Shanmuganathan, Dinura Kalupahana, Malsha Tharupathi, Vishwa Lahiru, aruka Sanketh, Duvindu Ranatunga, Ruvishan Perera, Supun Waduge, Vihas Thewmika, Vishen Halambage.

Zimbabwe: Matthew Schonken (c), Nathaniel Hlabangana, Panashe Taruvinga, Ronak Patel, Campbell MacMillan, Ryan Kamwemba, Brendon Sunguro, Calton Takawira, Anesu Kamuriwo, Newman Nyamhuri, Mashford Shungu, Kohl Eksteen, Panashe Gwatiringa, Shaun Dzakatira, Munashe Chimusoro.

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.

Afghanistan: Naseer Khan (c), Numan Shah, 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.

Pakistan: Saad Baig (c), Ali Asfand, 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, and Ubaid Shah.

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.

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. 


ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2024 Live Broadcast Details:

ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2024 matches will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India. 


ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2024 Live Streaming Details:

ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2024 matches live streaming in India will be available on Disney+Hotstar app and website.