ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026: Schedule, venues, groups, match timings, live streaming, India matches details and squad

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	Harare

U19 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

1. Ayush Mhatre (Captain)
2. RS Ambrish
3. Kanishk Chouhan
4. D Deepesh
5. Mohamed Enaan
6. Aaron George
7. Abhigyan Kundu (WK)
8. Kishan Kumar Singh
9. Vihaan Malhotra
10. Udhav Mohan
11. Henil Patel
12. Khilan A Patel
13. Harvansh Singh
14. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
15. 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
• 2022

Despite 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