New Delhi. The complete schedule of the ICC Under-19 World Cup has been revealed. A total of 41 matches will be played in this tournament to be held in January-February next year, which will be held on five grounds in South Africa. The opening match of the Under-19 World Cup 2024 will be played between hosts South Africa and West Indies on January 19. The final match will be held on 11 February in Benoni. In such a situation, let us know when the Indian team will play its first match.
ICC U-19 World Cup 2024 schedule announced
Actually, the Indian team has been placed in Group A along with Bangladesh, America and Ireland. New Zealand with Pakistan in Group D. Teams from Nepal and Afghanistan are present. Let us tell you that the first match of the Indian team will be against Bangladesh on January 20 in Bloemfontein.
After this, India will face Ireland on 25 January. A total of 16 teams are participating in the Under-19 World Cup and it will be played in three phases. Apart from Namibia, New Zealand, Nepal, Scotland and US, other teams have got direct entry for the World Cup.
Team India is the most successful team of Under-19 World Cup
Let us tell you that the Indian team is the most successful team in the history of the Under-19 World Cup, which has won the tournament in the years 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018 and 2022. Apart from this, the Indian team has been the runner-up in the year 2016 and 2020. Currently, India’s Under-19 team is playing the Asia Cup.
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup is divided into 4 groups
- Group A: India, Bangladesh, Ireland, USA
- Group B: England, South Africa, West Indies, Scotland
- Group C: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Namibia
- Group D: Afghanistan, Pakistan, New Zealand, Nepal
India’s schedule for U-19 World Cup
India vs Bangladesh – 20 January 2024
India vs Ireland- 25 January 2024
India vs America- 28 January 2024