ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup schedule announced, no India vs Pakistan match

Sixteen teams will compete across 41 matches, culminating in the final at the Harare Sports Club on 6 February.

The opening day will see India take on the USA, Zimbabwe face Scotland, and Tanzania mark their historic tournament debut against the West Indies. The competition will be played across five venues: Harare Sports Club, Takashinga Sports Club and Queens Sports Club in Zimbabwe, and the Namibia Cricket Ground and HP Oval in Namibia.

The tournament format features four groups of four, followed by a Super Six stage, leading into the semi-finals and the title clash in Harare.

Defending champions Australia begin their campaign against Ireland on day two in Windhoek, while traditional rivals India and Bangladesh meet in one of the marquee early fixtures on 17 January in Bulawayo.

Ten teams earned automatic qualification based on their performance in the 2024 edition, joining hosts Zimbabwe. The remaining five teams clinched their places through regional qualification events, reflecting the expanding global footprint of the U19 pathway.

ICC Chairman, Jay Shah is looking forward to the tournament

Jay Shah said,

"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.

"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."

U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 warm-up 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)

All matches start at 1:00 PM (Indian Standard Time)

U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 match schedule

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

Reserve Day (SF1) Queens Sports Club

Thursday, 5 February Reserve Day (SF 2), Harare Sports Club

Friday, 6 February Final, Harare Sports Club

Saturday, 7 February Reserve Day (Final), Harare Sports Club

All matches start at 1:00 PM (Indian Standard Time)