ICC announces dates and venues for U-19 Men's ODI World Cup 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the dates and venues for the upcoming Men's World Cup of the ODI format in the Under-19 cricket where India will face Bangladesh in their opening clash.

Subhradeep Choudhury
Subhradeep Choudhury

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ICC announces dates and venues for U-19 Men's ODI World Cup 2026.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the fixtures for the upcoming Men’s ODI World Cup in U-19 cricket 2026, which will begin on January 15 and run for the next three weeks. 16 teams have been divided into groups of four in the first stage, as 41 games will be played in the event over 23 days.

Jay Shah, the ICC chairman, expressed that he was looking forward eagerly to the competition, which will see the future stars of world cricket being on display.

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“The ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup has long been the cradle of greatness, a tournament that reveals not just the next generation of cricketers, but the next generation of icons. From Brian Lara and Sanath Jayasuriya to Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith, and Shubman Gill, the event has consistently shaped the future of our sport.Shah expressed.

India to face Bangladesh in their opening Men’s U-19 ODI World Cup 2026

Harare Sports Club (Harare, Zimbabwe), Takashinga Sports Club (Harare), Queens Sports Club (Bulawayo, Zimbabwe), Namibia Cricket Ground (Windhoek, Namibia), and HP Oval (Windhoek) will host the competition.

“We are especially pleased to welcome Tanzania as they make their debut and join a truly global field of teams. I extend my warmest wishes to all participating squads as they embark on this remarkable journey, representing their countries with pride and promise."

ICC Men’s U-19 ODI World Cup 2026 schedule

Date

Match

Venue

January 15

USA vs India

Queens Sports Club

January 15

Zimbabwe vs Scotland

Takashinga Club

January 15

Tanzania vs West Indies

HP Oval, Namibia

January 16

Pakistan vs England

Takashinga Club

January 16

Australia vs Ireland

Namibia Cricket Ground

January 16

Afghanistan vs South Africa

HP Oval, Namibia

January 17

India vs Bangladesh

Queens Sports Club

January 17

Japan vs Sri Lanka

Namibia Cricket Ground

January 18

New Zealand vs USA

Queens Sports Club

January 18

England vs Zimbabwe

Takashinga Club

January 18

West Indies vs Afghanistan

HP Oval, Namibia

January 19

Pakistan vs Scotland

Takashinga Club

January 19

Sri Lanka vs Ireland

Namibia Cricket Ground

January 19

South Africa vs Tanzania

HP Oval, Namibia

January 20

Bangladesh vs New Zealand

Queens Sports Club

January 20

Australia vs Japan

Namibia Cricket Ground

January 21

England vs Scotland

Takashinga Club

January 21

Afghanistan vs Tanzania

HP Oval, Namibia

January 22

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan

Takashinga Club

January 22

Ireland vs Japan

Namibia Cricket Ground

January 22

West Indies vs South Africa

HP Oval, Namibia

January 23

Bangladesh vs USA

Takashinga Club

January 23

Sri Lanka vs Australia

Namibia Cricket Ground

January 24

India vs New Zealand

Queens Sports Club

January 24

A4 vs D4

HP Oval, Namibia

January 25

S6 AD A1 vs D3

Namibia Cricket Ground

January 25

S6 AD D2 vs A3

HP Oval, Namibia

January 26

B4 vs C4

Namibia Cricket Ground

January 26

S6 BC C1 vs B2

Queens Sports Club

January 26

S6 AD D1 vs A2

Namibia Cricket Ground

January 27

S6 BC C2 vs B3

Harare Sports Club

January 27

S6 BC C3 vs B1

Queens Sports Club

January 28

S6 AD A1 vs D2

Harare Sports Club

January 29

S6 AD D3 vs A2

Queens Sports Club

January 30

S6 AD D1 vs A3

Harare Sports Club

January 30

S6 BC B3 vs C1

Queens Sports Club

January 31

S6 BC B2 vs C3

Harare Sports Club

February 01

S6 BC B1 vs C2

Queens Sports Club

February 03

Semifinal 1- AD1 vs BC2

Queens Sports Club

February 04

Semifinal 2- BC1 vs AD2

Harare Sports Club

February 06

Final

Harare Sports Club

 

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