ICC announce Under 19 World cup fixtures : Future superstars brace themselves as India look to add another trophy to their cabinet.

The ICC has announced the fixtures for the 2026 U19 Men's Cricket World Cup, with Zimbabwe and Namibia set to jointly host the event from January 15 to February 6. The 16 participating teams will contest 41 matches over three weeks, with the final scheduled for February 6 in Harare.

One of the highlights of the tournament is the arrival of Tanzania, who will play their first ever game in an ICC tournament against the West Indies.Reigning champions Australia begin their title defence on January 16, taking on Ireland in Windhoek.

Harare Sports Club, Takashinga and Queens Sports Club in Zimbabwe, and the Namibia Cricket Ground and HP Oval in Windhoek are the grounds that will host the group games. India open their tournament against the USA on the opening day. The groups have been divided into four with the top two playing the semi finals, and then the finals.

THE GROUPS:

Group A: India, Bangladesh, USA, New Zealand.

Group B: Zimbabwe, Pakistan, England, Scotland.

Group C: Australia, Ireland, Japan, Sri Lanka.

Group D: Tanzania, West Indies, Afghanistan, South Africa.

“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. 

As we look ahead to the 2026 edition in Zimbabwe and Namibia, we are excited to provide young cricketers with a world-class platform that mirrors the standards and pressures of senior international cricket. This tournament is where dreams are ignited, rivalries are born, and the global cricketing landscape begins to take its next form.” ICC president Jay Shah was quoted saying.

                           ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 match schedule.

Friday, 9 January

India vs Scotland Prince Edward School (Harare), 

England vs USA Old Hararians (Harare)

Saturday, 10 January 

Bangladesh vs Pakistan Masvingo Sports Club (Zimbabwe)

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Bulawayo Athletics Club (Bulawayo)

Ireland vs West Indies Wanderers Cricket Ground (Windhoek)

Japan vs Tanzania United Ground (Windhoek)

Sunday, 11 January

Australia vs Afghanistan Wanderers Cricket Ground (Windhoek)

South Africa vs Sri Lanka United Ground (Windhoek)

Monday, 12 January 

Scotland vs Bangladesh Masvingo Sports Club (Zimbabwe)

India vs England Bulawayo Athletics Club (Bulawayo)

Tuesday, 13 January 

Pakistan vs New Zealand Bulawayo Athletics Club (Bulawayo)

Zimbabwe vs USA Prince Edward School (Harare)

Ireland vs Tanzania Wanderers Cricket Ground (Windhoek)

Japan vs West Indies United Ground (Windhoek)

Wednesday, 14 January

 Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Wanderers Cricket Ground (Windhoek)

Australia vs South Africa United Ground (Windhoek)

Thursday, 15 January

 USA vs India Queens Sports Club

Zimbabwe vs Scotland Takashinga Sports Club

Tanzania vs West Indies HP Oval Namibia

Friday, 16 January 

Pakistan vs England Takashinga Sports Club

Australia vs Ireland Namibia Cricket Ground

Afghanistan vs South Africa HP Oval Namibia

Saturday, 17 January

 India vs Bangladesh Queens Sports Club

Japan vs Sri Lanka Namibia Cricket Ground

Sunday, 18 January 

New Zealand vs USA Queens Sports Club

England vs Zimbabwe Takashinga Sports Club

West Indies vs Afghanistan HP Oval Namibia

Monday, 19 January 

Pakistan vs Scotland Takashinga Sports Club

Sri Lanka vs Ireland Namibia Cricket Ground

South Africa vs Tanzania HP Oval Namibia

Tuesday, 20 January 

Bangladesh vs New Zealand Queens Sports Club

Australia vs Japan Namibia Cricket Ground.

Wednesday, 21 January 

England vs Scotland Takashinga Sports Club

Afghanistan vs Tanzania HP Oval Namibia.

Thursday, 22 January

 Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Takashinga Sports Club

Ireland vs Japan Namibia Cricket Ground

West Indies vs South Africa HP Oval Namibia

Friday, 23 January 

Bangladesh vs USA Takashinga Sports Club

Sri Lanka vs Australia Namibia Cricket Ground

Saturday, 24 January 

India vs New Zealand Queens Sports Club

A4 vs D4 HP Oval Namibia

Sunday, 25 January S6

 AD A1 vs D3 Namibia Cricket Ground

S6 AD D2 vs A3 HP Oval Namibia

Monday, 26 January 

B4 vs C4 Harare Sports Club

S6 BC C1 vs B2 Queens Sports Club

S6 AD D1 vs A2 Namibia Cricket Ground.

Tuesday, 27 January S6 

BC C2 vs B3 Harare Sports Club

S6 BC C3 vs B1 Queens Sports Club

Wednesday, 28 January S6 

AD A1 vs D2 Harare Sports Club.

Thursday, 29 January S6 

AD D3 vs A2 Queens Sports Club

Friday, 30 January S6 

AD D1 vs A3 Harare Sports Club

S6 BC B3 vs C1 Queens Sports Club.

Saturday, 31 January S6 BC B2 vs C3 Harare Sports Club

Sunday, 1 February 

S6 BC B1 vs C2 Queens Sports Club.

Tuesday, 3 February 

Semi-Final 1 AD1 vs BC2 Queens Sports Club.

Wednesday, 4 February.

Semi-Final 2 BC1 vs AD2 Harare Sports Club. 

Thursday, 5 February

Reserve Day (SF 2) Harare Sports Club

Friday, 6 February 

Final Harare Sports Club