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.
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 |
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January 15 |
USA vs India |
Queens Sports Club |
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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 |
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January 26 |
B4 vs C4 |
Namibia Cricket Ground |
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January 26 |
S6 BC C1 vs B2 |
Queens Sports Club |
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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 |
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January 30 |
S6 AD D1 vs A3 |
Harare Sports Club |
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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 |
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February 03 |
Semifinal 1- AD1 vs BC2 |
Queens Sports Club |
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February 04 |
Semifinal 2- BC1 vs AD2 |
Harare Sports Club |
|
February 06 |
Final |
Harare Sports Club |
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