ICC Under-19 World Cup South Africa vs West Indies Match | Under-19 World Cup from today. In: The mastermind match will be between Hostess and West Africa; Know everything about the tournament
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Under-19 World Cup is starting from today in South Africa. The mastermind match of the tournament will be played between hosts South Africa and West Indies at the JB Marks Oval in Bloemfontein.
According to ICC’s plan, this tournament will be played between 16 matches at 5 venues. The final match will be played on 11 February at Williammoor Park. There will be a total of 41 matches in the World Cup. This is the 15th season of the World Cup. The tournament was scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka, but the tournament was banned by the ICC in November.
16 teams were placed in 4 groups
This time the Under-19 World Cup will be held in New Jersey. 16 records will participate in 4 groups. Top 3 teams of the group qualify for Super-6. In Super 6, two groups of 6-6 races will be formed. There will be a competition between the top-2 teams of both the groups and the final match will be played between the two countries.
India will emerge as a sinking champion
So far the tournament has been played 14 times, India is the defending champion. Gateway to the team trophy. The Indian team last won the Under-19 World Cup in 2022. India has the most number of Under-19 titles (5). Australia has won the tournament 3 times and Pakistan 2 times. Whereas Bangladesh, South Africa, West Indies and England have won one title each. Top scorers Sri Lanka and New Zealand have become runners-up only once each.
India’s first match against Bangladesh
The first match of the tournament will be played between West Indies and South Africa on January 19 at the JB Marks Oval ground. Whereas India’s first match will be against Bangladesh on January 20 at Megong Oval. In the tournament, India will play 3 group stage matches against Bangladesh, Ireland and America. All three complexes will be found at Megong Oval only.
ICC bans Chinese gardens from Sri Lanka
The International Cricket Council (ICC) had scheduled the Under-19 World Cup 2024 to be hosted by England in November. ICC keeps government eye on Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC), the board was incorporated on 10 November 2023.
