The International Cricket Council (ICC) has recently announced the format for the upcoming ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024. South Africa to host the Cricket World Cup. The tournament will feature 16 teams, divided into four groups, with the top three teams from each group progressing to the Super Six stage. The tournament will be held from January 19th to February 11th, 2024.
ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Groups & Schedule
The following are the groups for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024:
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | England | Australia | Pakistan |
| Bangladesh | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Afghanistan |
| Ireland | West Indies | Zimbabwe | New Zealand |
| USA | Scotland | Namibia | Nepal |
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- Group A: India, Bangladesh, Ireland, USA
- Group B: England, South Africa, West Indies, Scotland
- Group C: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Namibia
- Group D: Pakistan, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Nepal
The teams finishing in fourth place in Groups A and D will face off against each other, while the fourth-placed teams in Groups B and C will similarly compete against one another before concluding their respective tournaments.
Super Six Stage
In the Super Six stage, two groups of six teams are formed by combining the top three teams from Groups A and D, as well as the top three teams from Groups B and C. Each team will retain the points and Net Run Rate (NRR) they accrued against the other Super Six qualifying teams.
Furthermore, in the Super Six stage, each team will play two matches against opponents from the other group who finished in different positions during the group stage. For instance, the top team in Group A (A1) will face the second and third-placed teams from Group D (D2 and D3).
Semi-Finals and Final
The leading two teams from each Super Six group, determined after the conclusion of these fixtures, will advance to the Semi-Final stage. The victorious teams from the Semi-Finals will then face off in the final on February 11th.
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