ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2020
Holders India will begin their Under-19 World Cup defence with a clash against Sri Lanka on January 19th at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Four-time champions India have been grouped alongside New Zealand, Sri Lanka and first-timers Japan in Group A in the tournament, starting on January 17th next year.
India will take on Japan on January 21st and New Zealand and January 24th in the 16-team tournament, the final of which is scheduled for 9th February.
Last edition's runner-up and three-time champion Australia will take on West Indies in Group B opening encounter that also features England and debutants Nigeria.
Group C will see Pakistan battle alongside Bangladesh, Zimbabwe and Scotland.
Hosts South Africa will play their opening match against Afghanistan on January 17th. The United Arab Emirates and Canada are the other teams in Group D.
The top 11 full Members in the last edition in New Zealand and the five regional champions, who have qualified for the event, will also play warm-up matches from 12-15 January in Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Current champion: India (4th title)
Number of teams: 16
Administrator: International Cricket Council
Most runs: Eoin Morgan (606)
Most successful: India (4 titles)
Holders India will begin their Under-19 World Cup defence with a clash against Sri Lanka on January 19th at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Four-time champions India have been grouped alongside New Zealand, Sri Lanka and first-timers Japan in Group A in the tournament, starting on January 17th next year.
India will take on Japan on January 21st and New Zealand and January 24th in the 16-team tournament, the final of which is scheduled for 9th February.
Last edition's runner-up and three-time champion Australia will take on West Indies in Group B opening encounter that also features England and debutants Nigeria.
Group C will see Pakistan battle alongside Bangladesh, Zimbabwe and Scotland.
Hosts South Africa will play their opening match against Afghanistan on January 17th. The United Arab Emirates and Canada are the other teams in Group D.
The top 11 full Members in the last edition in New Zealand and the five regional champions, who have qualified for the event, will also play warm-up matches from 12-15 January in Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Current champion: India (4th title)
Number of teams: 16
Administrator: International Cricket Council
Most runs: Eoin Morgan (606)
Most successful: India (4 titles)
