<p>The U19 World Cup is all set to begin on January 15 in Zimbabwe and Namibia with 16 teams taking part in the tournament first played in 1988. The tournament starts with India, led by CSK batter Ayush Mhatre, taking on USA in Bulawayo on Thursday (Jan 15). The tournament is being played in group-stage and Super Sixes format followed by semi-finals and the final, which is set to be played on February 6 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Before the tournament starts, here's everything you should know:</p><h2>Which teams are participating in Under-19 Men's World Cup 2026?</h2><p>The top 10 teams of the previous edition qualified directly for the 2026 edition: Australia, India, Bangladesh, England, Ireland, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa and West Indies. Apart from them, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Japan, the USA, Scotland, and Tanzania are also participating.</p><h2>What is the tournament format?</h2><p>All 16 teams are divided into four groups (A, B, C, and D) of four each. Every team in each group with play the other three teams once - making it 24 group-stage matches. After the group stage, top three teams from each groups advances to next round. The last team from each group, four of them, go to playoffs for final placements.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-odi-rankings-virat-kohli-replaces-rohit-sharma-to-reclaim-no-1-batter-spot-after-four-years-1768383836400">ICC ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli replaces Rohit Sharma to reclaim no. 1 batter spot after four years</a></p><p>The 12 teams in Super Sixes will be divided into two groups of six each. The teams from group A &amp; D in one group and Group B &amp; C in other group. Each team in every Super Sixes group will play two matches against the teams from other groups with different rankings.</p><p>For ex, A1 will play D2 and D3 in their Super Sixes matches, A2 will play D1 and D3, A3 will play D1 and D2, and so on. Top two teams from each Super Sixes group will advance to the semi-finals.</p><h2>What are the venues of Under-19 World Cup matches?</h2><p>Zimbabwe and Namibia are co-hosting the tournament. Each country will host 12 group stage matches each and also the Super Sixes matches as well. In Zimbabwe, matches will be played across three venues: Queens Sports Club, Harare Sports Club and Takashinga Sports Club (Harare). In Namibia, matches will be played on two venues: Namibia Cricket Ground and the HP Oval, both in Windhoek.</p><h2>ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch in India?</h2><p>The matches started 1 pm Indian time and can be watch live Star Sports network on TV and on JioHotstar app on mobile.</p><h2>ICC Under-19 Men’s World Cup Winners List: Which Country Has Won the Most Titles?</h2><p>India are the most successful Under-19 team, having won five titles. Australia come second with four Under-19 World Cup titles, followed by Pakistan (2 titles), and England, West Indies, South Africa as well as Bangaldesh (one title each).</p><h2>ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup: Highest Run-Scorers and Wicket-Takers of All Time</h2><p>Former England skipper Eoin Morgan is the highest run-scorer of the tournament with 606 runs in 13 matches at an average of 50 with two hundreds, three fifties and a best of 124.</p><p>South Africa's Kwena Maphaka is the highest wicket-taker of all-time with 28 wickets in nine matches including three five-fors and a best of 6/21 in an innings.</p>

The tournament starts with India, led by CSK batter Ayush Mhatre, taking on USA in Bulawayo on Thursday (Jan 15). The tournament is being played in group-stage and Super Sixes format followed by semi-finals and the final, which is set to be played on February 6 in Harare, Zimbabwe.

The U19 World Cup is all set to begin on January 15 in Zimbabwe and Namibia with 16 teams taking part in the tournament first played in 1988. The tournament starts with India, led by CSK batter Ayush Mhatre, taking on USA in Bulawayo on Thursday (Jan 15). The tournament is being played in group-stage and Super Sixes format followed by semi-finals and the final, which is set to be played on February 6 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Before the tournament starts, here's everything you should know: Which teams are participating in Under-19 Men's World Cup 2026? The top 10 teams of the previous edition qualified directly for the 2026 edition: Australia, India, Bangladesh, England, Ireland, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa and West Indies. Apart from them, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Japan, the USA, Scotland, and Tanzania are also participating. What is the tournament format? All 16 teams are divided into four groups (A, B, C, and D) of four each. Every team in each group with play the other three teams once - making it 24 group-stage matches. After the group stage, top three teams from each groups advances to next round. The last team from each group, four of them, go to playoffs for final placements. Also Read - ICC ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli replaces Rohit Sharma to reclaim no. 1 batter spot after four years The 12 teams in Super Sixes will be divided into two groups of six each. The teams from group A & D in one group and Group B & C in other group. Each team in every Super Sixes group will play two matches against the teams from other groups with different rankings. For ex, A1 will play D2 and D3 in their Super Sixes matches, A2 will play D1 and D3, A3 will play D1 and D2, and so on. Top two teams from each Super Sixes group will advance to the semi-finals. What are the venues of Under-19 World Cup matches? Zimbabwe and Namibia are co-hosting the tournament. Each country will host 12 group stage matches each and also the Super Sixes matches as well. In Zimbabwe, matches will be played across three venues: Queens Sports Club, Harare Sports Club and Takashinga Sports Club (Harare). In Namibia, matches will be played on two venues: Namibia Cricket Ground and the HP Oval, both in Windhoek. ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch in India? The matches started 1 pm Indian time and can be watch live Star Sports network on TV and on JioHotstar app on mobile. ICC Under-19 Men’s World Cup Winners List: Which Country Has Won the Most Titles? India are the most successful Under-19 team, having won five titles. Australia come second with four Under-19 World Cup titles, followed by Pakistan (2 titles), and England, West Indies, South Africa as well as Bangaldesh (one title each). ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup: Highest Run-Scorers and Wicket-Takers of All Time Former England skipper Eoin Morgan is the highest run-scorer of the tournament with 606 runs in 13 matches at an average of 50 with two hundreds, three fifties and a best of 124. South Africa's Kwena Maphaka is the highest wicket-taker of all-time with 28 wickets in nine matches including three five-fors and a best of 6/21 in an innings.

<p>The tournament starts with India, led by CSK batter Ayush Mhatre, taking on USA in Bulawayo on Thursday (Jan 15). The tournament is being played in group-stage and Super Sixes format followed by semi-finals and the final, which is set to be played on February 6 in Harare, Zimbabwe.</p>

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<p>The team line-up for the 2026 ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup is now confirmed, as the United States (US) takes the last available place after topping the Americas Qualifier in Georgia. The 16 teams that will feature in the tournament are Zimbabwe, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa, West Indies, Tanzania, USA, Afghanistan, Japan and Scotland.&nbsp;</p><h2>How the top 16 is decided for the 2026 ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup</h2><p>The top 10 teams from the 2024 edition in South Africa, along with hosts Zimbabwe, automatically qualified for the tournament, while the other five teams came through regional qualifying events. Let's have a look at all the winners of the regional qualifiers.</p><h3>Africa Qualifier - Tanzania</h3><p>The Tanzania team made an impressive run by staying unbeaten in Division 1. They defeated Namibia in a tense and low-scoring game and also beat Kenya to book their WC ticket. Captain Laksh Bakrania played a key role for the team with both bat and ball, finishing with 208 runs and eight wickets.&nbsp;</p><h3>Americans Qualifier - USA</h3><p>The United States team dominated the qualifiers, beginning with a 65-run win against Canada, followed by big wins over Bermuda and Argentina. They sealed qualification for the World Cup with 10 points even before their final game.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>USA's Amrinder Singh Gill was outstanding with the bat, scoring 199 runs in three innings, while spinners Ansh Rai and Sahir Bhatia both picked up seven wickets.</p><h3>Asia Qualifier - Afghanistan</h3><p>Afghanistan and Nepal finished with the same points on the table, but because of the superior net run rate, Afghanistan qualified for the tournament. For Afghanistan, batter Khalid Ahmadzai shone at the top, with 202 runs at an average of 101.&nbsp;</p><h3>East Asia-Pacific Qualifier - Japan</h3><p>Japan had a great start to the tournament on their home soil, beating Fiji and Papua New Guinea to secure qualification. Japanese all-rounder Charlie Hara-Hinze won the Player of the Tournament award. Japan will now aim to win their first-ever match at a U19 World Cup, having gone winless last time in 2020.</p><h3>Europe Qualifier - Scotland</h3><p>Scotland booked their spot in the 2026 ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup after a win against the Netherlands in Dundee. Defending 237, Scotland's bowlers turned the match around with their fine bowling. Finlay Jones (4/41) and Manu Saraswat (3/43) were the main bowlers for them. It will be Scotland’s seventh U-19 World Cup appearance in the last eight editions.</p>

The top 10 teams from the 2024 edition in South Africa and hosts Zimbabwe automatically qualified for the 2026 ICC Under19 Men’s Cricket World Cup.

The team line-up for the 2026 ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup is now confirmed, as the United States (US) takes the last available place after topping the Americas Qualifier in Georgia. The 16 teams that will feature in the tournament are Zimbabwe, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa, West Indies, Tanzania, USA, Afghanistan, Japan and Scotland. How the top 16 is decided for the 2026 ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup The top 10 teams from the 2024 edition in South Africa, along with hosts Zimbabwe, automatically qualified for the tournament, while the other five teams came through regional qualifying events. Let's have a look at all the winners of the regional qualifiers. Africa Qualifier - Tanzania The Tanzania team made an impressive run by staying unbeaten in Division 1. They defeated Namibia in a tense and low-scoring game and also beat Kenya to book their WC ticket. Captain Laksh Bakrania played a key role for the team with both bat and ball, finishing with 208 runs and eight wickets. Americans Qualifier - USA The United States team dominated the qualifiers, beginning with a 65-run win against Canada, followed by big wins over Bermuda and Argentina. They sealed qualification for the World Cup with 10 points even before their final game. USA's Amrinder Singh Gill was outstanding with the bat, scoring 199 runs in three innings, while spinners Ansh Rai and Sahir Bhatia both picked up seven wickets. Asia Qualifier - Afghanistan Afghanistan and Nepal finished with the same points on the table, but because of the superior net run rate, Afghanistan qualified for the tournament. For Afghanistan, batter Khalid Ahmadzai shone at the top, with 202 runs at an average of 101. East Asia-Pacific Qualifier - Japan Japan had a great start to the tournament on their home soil, beating Fiji and Papua New Guinea to secure qualification. Japanese all-rounder Charlie Hara-Hinze won the Player of the Tournament award. Japan will now aim to win their first-ever match at a U19 World Cup, having gone winless last time in 2020. Europe Qualifier - Scotland Scotland booked their spot in the 2026 ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup after a win against the Netherlands in Dundee. Defending 237, Scotland's bowlers turned the match around with their fine bowling. Finlay Jones (4/41) and Manu Saraswat (3/43) were the main bowlers for them. It will be Scotland’s seventh U-19 World Cup appearance in the last eight editions.

<p>The top 10 teams from the 2024 edition in South Africa and hosts Zimbabwe automatically qualified for the 2026 ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup.</p>

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