Comprehensive Guide to the 2026 ICC Under-19 World Cup: Fixtures, Venues, and Format Details

The 16th ICC Under-19 World Cup kicks off on Thursday, January 15, as five-time winner India faces the USA in Bulawayo.

In addition to this match, the tournament’s opening day features host Zimbabwe against Scotland, and debutant Tanzania versus the West Indies.

ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Squads: Complete list of players for all 16 teams

This 16-team event unfolds over 23 days, with 41 matches slated across five venues in Zimbabwe and Namibia.

During the group stage, the 16 teams are divided into four groups of four, competing in 24 matches. The top three teams from each group advance to the Super Sixes phase. In the Super Sixes, 12 teams are split into two groups of six, combining the top three from Group A and D in one, and the top three from Groups B and C in the other.

In the Super Sixes, each team plays two matches against teams finishing in different ranks from the opposite group. For instance, the top team from Group A (A1) meets the second and third-placed teams from Group D (D2 and D3).

Points, wins, and Net Run Rate earned against successful group stage opponents carry over to the Super Sixes.

The semifinals are scheduled for February 3 and 4, followed by the final on February 6.

Australia is the reigning champion, having defeated India in the 2024 finals, while Tanzania debuts in this tournament.

ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 Groupings

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.

ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 – Full Schedule

• January 15: India vs USA – Bulawayo – 1 PM IST
• January 15: Zimbabwe vs Scotland – Harare – 1 PM IST
• January 15: Tanzania vs West Indies – Windhoek – 1 PM IST
• January 16: England vs Pakistan – Harare – 1 PM IST
• January 16: Australia vs Ireland – Windhoek – 1 PM IST
• January 16: Afghanistan vs South Africa – Windhoek – 1 PM IST
• January 17: Bangladesh vs India – Bulawayo – 1 PM IST
• January 17: Japan vs Sri Lanka – Windhoek – 1 PM IST
• January 18: New Zealand vs USA – Bulawayo – 1 PM IST
• January 18: Zimbabwe vs England – Harare – 1 PM IST
• January 18: Afghanistan vs West Indies – Windhoek – 1 PM IST
• January 19: Pakistan vs Scotland – Harare – 1 PM IST
• January 19: Ireland vs Sri Lanka – Windhoek – 1 PM IST
• January 19: South Africa vs Tanzania – Windhoek – 1 PM IST
• January 20: Bangladesh vs New Zealand – Bulawayo – 1 PM IST
• January 20: Australia vs Japan – Windhoek – 1 PM IST
• January 21: Afghanistan vs Tanzania – Windhoek – 1 PM IST
• January 21: England vs Scotland – Harare – 1 PM IST
• January 22: South Africa vs West Indies – Windhoek – 1 PM IST
• January 22: Ireland vs Japan – Windhoek – 1 PM IST
• January 22: Zimbabwe vs Pakistan – Harare – 1 PM IST
• January 23: Australia vs Sri Lanka – Windhoek – 1 PM IST
• January 23: Bangladesh vs USA – Harare – 1 PM IST
• January 24: 16th Place Play-Off (A4 vs D4) – Windhoek – 1 PM IST
• January 24: India vs New Zealand – Bulawayo – 1 PM IST
• January 25: Super Sixes Group 1 – A1 vs D3 – Windhoek – 1 PM IST
• January 25: Super Sixes Group 1 – A3 vs D2 – Windhoek – 1 PM IST
• January 26: 16th Place Play-Off (B4 vs C4) – Harare – 1 PM IST
• January 26: Super Sixes Group 2 – B2 vs C1 – Bulawayo – 1 PM IST
• January 26: Super Sixes Group 1 – A2 vs D1 – Windhoek – 1 PM IST
• January 27: Super Sixes Group 2 – B3 vs C2 – Harare – 1 PM IST
• January 27: Super Sixes Group 2 – B1 vs C3 – Bulawayo – 1 PM IST
• January 28: Super Sixes Group 1 – A1 vs D2 – Harare – 1 PM IST
• January 29: Super Sixes Group 1 – A2 vs D3 – Bulawayo – 1 PM IST
• January 30: Super Sixes Group 1 – A3 vs D1 – Harare – 1 PM IST
• January 30: Super Sixes Group 2 – B3 vs C1 – Bulawayo – 1 PM IST
• January 31: Super Sixes Group 2 – B2 vs C3 – Harare – 1 PM IST
• February 1: Super Sixes Group 2 – B1 vs C2 – Bulawayo – 1 PM IST
• February 3: 1st Semifinal P1 (Group 1) vs P2 (Group 2) – Bulawayo – 1 PM IST
• February 4: 2nd Semifinal P2 (Group 1) vs P1 (Group 2) – Harare – 1 PM IST
• February 6: Final – Harare – 1 PM IST

Published on Jan 14, 2026