ICC U19 World Cup 2024: India schedule, date, time, venue, team squads and all you need to know

Amidst all the ongoing bilateral series for the senior men's team, attention will now shift to the U19 boys who will take centre stage in the ICC U19 World Cup 2024. South Africa is all set to host the 15th edition of the tournament starting on Friday, January 19.

A significant format change sees sixteen teams divided into four groups, with the top three teams from each group advancing to the Super Six stages. The top two teams from each group will then qualify for the semi-finals, with the final on February 11.

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Six venues in Benoni, Potchefstroom, Bloemfontein, Benoni (again), Kimberley, and East London have been selected to host all the games. 

Where to watch the U19 World Cup 2024 in India on TV and online?

Star Sports Network will live telecast all ICC U19 World Cup 2024 matches in India. Fans can also enjoy live streaming online on the Disney+ Hotstar application and website. Each match is set to commence at 10:30 AM local time (1:30 PM IST).

U19 World Cup 2024 Schedule

January 19: Ireland vs USA at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

January 19: South Africa vs West Indies at JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

January 20: Bangladesh vs India at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

January 20: Scotland vs England at JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

January 20: Pakistan vs Afghanistan at Buffalo Park, East London

January 21: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe at Kimberley Oval, Kimberley

January 21: New Zealand vs Nepal at Buffalo Park, East London

January 22: Bangladesh vs Ireland at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

January 22: Australia vs Namibia at Kimberley Oval, Kimberley

January 23: South Africa vs England at JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

January 23: New Zealand vs Afghanistan at Buffalo Park, East London

January 24: Sri Lanka vs Namibia at Kimberley Oval, Kimberley

January 24: West Indies vs Scotland at JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

January 24: Nepal vs Pakistan at Buffalo Park, East London

January 25: India vs Ireland at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

January 25: Zimbabwe vs Australia at Kimberley Oval, Kimberley

January 26: USA vs Bangladesh at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

January 26: England vs West Indies at JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

January 26: Afghanistan vs Nepal at Buffalo Park, East London

January 27: Zimbabwe vs Namibia at Kimberley Oval, Kimberley

January 27: South Africa vs Scotland at JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

January 27: Pakistan vs New Zealand at Buffalo Park, East London

January 28: India vs USA Mangaung at Oval, Bloemfontein

January 28: Australia vs Sri Lanka at Kimberley Oval, Kimberley

January 30: A1 vs D2 at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

January 30: C2 vs B3 at Kimberley Oval, Kimberley

January 30: D1 vs A3 at JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

January 31: A4 vs D4 at Willowmoore Park, Benoni

January 31: D3 vs A2 at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

January 31: C1 vs B2 at Kimberley Oval, Kimberley

January 31: C3 vs B1 at JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

February 1: B4 vs C4 at Willowmoore Park, Benoni

February 2: A1 vs D3 at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

February 2: B3 vs C1 at Kimberley Oval, Kimberley

February 2: B1 vs C2 at JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

February 3: D1 vs A2 at Willowmoore Park, Benoni

February 3: D2 vs A3 at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

February 3: B2 vs C3 at JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

February 6: Semifinal 1 – AD1 vs BC2 at Willowmoore Park, Benoni

February 8: Semifinal 2 – BC1 vs AD2 at Willowmoore Park, Benoni

February 11: Final at Willowmoore Park, Benoni

ICC Under-19 World Cup Squads And Groups

Group A

India: Arshin Kulkarni, Adarsh Singh, Rudra Mayur Patel, Sachin Dhas, Priyanshu Moliya, Musheer Khan, Uday Saharan (c), Aravelly Avanish Rao, Saumy Kumar Pandey, Murugan Abhishek, Innesh Mahajan, Dhanush Gowda, Aaradhya Shukla, Raj Limbani and Naman Tiwari

Bangladesh: Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby (c), Ashiqur Rahaman Shibli, Jishan Alam, Chowdhury Md Rizwan, Adil Bin Siddik, Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Boranno, Ariful Islam, Shihab James, Ahrar Amin, Sheikh Parvez Jibon, Rafi Uzzaman Rafi, Rohanat Doullah Borson, Iqbal Hasan Emon, Wasi Siddiquee, Maruf Mridha

Ireland: Philippe le Roux (c), Macdara Cosgrave, Harry Dyer, Daniel Forkin, Kian Hilton, Ryan Hunter, Finn Lutton, Scott Macbeth, Carson McCullough, John McNally, Jordan Neill, Oliver Riley, Gavin Roulston, Matthew Weldon, Reuben Wilson. Non-Travelling Reserves: Adam Leckey, Hayden Melly, James West

USA: Amogh Arepally, Rayaan Bhagani, Aaryan Batra, Khush Bhalala, Prannav Chettipalayam, Arya Garg, Siddarth Kappa, Bhavya Mehta, Aarin Nadkarni, Manav Nayak, Parth Patel, Rishi Ramesh (c), Utkarsh Srivastava, Ateendra Subramanian, Aryaman Suri. Reserves: Arjun Mahesh, Ansh Rai, Aryan Satheesh

England: Ben McKinney (c), Luc Benkenstein, Farhan Ahmed, Tazeem Ali, Charlie Allison, Charlie Barnard, Jack Carney, Jaydn Denly, Eddie Jack, Dominic Kelly, Sebastian Morgan, Haydon Mustard, Hamza Shaikh, Noah Thain, and Theo Wylie

South Africa: David Teeger, Juan James, Martin Khumalo, Tristan Luus, Kwena Maphaka, Dewan Marias, Riley Norton, Nqobani Mokoena, Romashan Pillay, Sipho Potsane, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Richard Seletswane, Oliver Whitehead, Steve Stolk, and Ntando Zuma

West Indies: Stephan Pascal (c), Nathan Sealy, Jewel Andrew, Mavendra Dindyal, Joshua Dorne, Nathan Edward, Tarrique Edward, Reon Edwards, Deshawn James, Jordan Johnson, Divonie Joseph, Raneico Smith, Isai Thorne, Steve Wedderburn, Adrian Weir

Scotland: Owen Gould (c), Uzair Ahmad, Harry Armstrong, Logan Briggs, Jamie Dunk, Bahadar Esakhiel, Ibrahim Faisal, Rory Grant, Adi Hegde, Mackenzie Jones, Manu Saraswat, Qasim Khan, Nikhil Koteeswaran, Ruaridh McIntyre, Alec Price

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Group C

Australia: Lachlan Aitken, Charlie Anderson, Harkirat Bajwa, Mahli Beardman, Tom Campbell, Harry Dixon, Ryan Hicks, Sam Konstas, Rafael MacMillan, Aidan O'Connor, Harjas Singh, Tom Straker, Callum Vidler, Corey Wasley, Hugh Weibgen

Sri Lanka: Sineth Jayawardena (c), Pulindu Perera, Hirun Kapurubandara, Ravishan Nethsara, Rusanda Gamage, Sharujan Shanmuganathan, Dinura Kalupahana, Malsha Tharupathi, Vishva Lahiru, Garuka Sanketh, Duvindu Ranatunga, Ruvishan Perera, Supun Waduge, Vihas Thewmika, Vishen Halambage. Travelling Reserves: Dinuka Tennakoon, Hiran Jayasundara

Zimbabwe: Nathaniel Hlabangana, Panashe Taruvinga, Ronak Patel, Campbell MacMillan, Ryan Kamwemba, Brendon Sunguro, Calton Takawira, Matthew Schonken (c), Anesu Kamuriwo, Newman Nyamhuri, Mashford Shungu, Kohl Eksteen, Panashe Gwatiringa, Ryan Simbi, Munashe Chimusoro

Namibia: Alex Volschenk (c), Gerhard Janse van Rensburg, Hansie de Villiers, JW Visagie, Ben Brassell, Jack Brassell, Henry van Wyk, Zacheo van Vuuren, Nico Pieters, Faf du Plessis, Woutie Niehaus, PD Blignaut, Hanro Badenhorst, Junior Kariata, Ryan Moffett

Afghanistan: Naseer Khan (c), Numan Shah, Hassan Eisakhil, Wafiullah Tarakhil, Khalid Taniwal, Ali Ahmad Nasar, Jamshid Zadran, Sohail Khan Zurmati, Rahimullah Zurmati, Allah Mohammad, Arab Gul Momand, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Bashir Ahmad, Khalil Ahmad, Zahid Afghan. Reserves: Wahidullah Zadran, Nasir Hassan, Usman Shinwari

Pakistan: Saad Baig (c), Ali Asfand, Ali Raza, Ahmad Hassan, Amir Hassan, Arfat Minhas, Azan Awais, Haroon Arshad, Khubaib Khalil, Mohammad Zeeshan, Naveed Ahmed Khan, Shahzaib Khan, Shamyl Hussain, Muhammad Riazullah and Ubaid Shah

New Zealand: Oscar Jackson (c), Mason Clarke, Sam Clode, Zac Cumming, Rahman Hekmat, Tom Jones, James Nelson, Snehith Reddy, Matt Rowe, Ewald Schreuder, Lachlan Stackpole, Oliver Tewatiya, Alex Thompson, Ryan Tsourgas, Luke Watson (Reserves: Ben Breitmeyer, Nick Brown, Henry Christie, Robbie Foulkes, Josh Oliver, Amogh Paranjpe)

Nepal: Dev Khanal (c), Arjun Kumal, Aakash Tripathi, Dipak Prasad Dumre, Durgesh Gupta, Gulshan Kumar Jha, Dipesh Prasad Kandel, Bishal Bikram KC, Subhash Bhandari, Deepak Bohara, Dipak Bohara, Uttam Rangu Thapa Macar, Bipin Rawal, Tilak Raj Bhandari, Akash Chand.