The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the match schedule for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, to be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6, 2026. A total of 16 teams will compete in 41 matches, with the final scheduled for February 6 at Harare Sports Club.
On the opening day, India will face the USA, Zimbabwe will take on Scotland, and Tanzania will make their historic tournament debut against the West Indies. Matches will be held across five venues: Harare Sports Club, Takashinga Sports Club, and Queens Sports Club in Zimbabwe, and Namibia Cricket Ground and HP Oval in Namibia.
The tournament format consists of four groups of four teams each, advancing to a Super Six stage, followed by semi-finals and the final in Harare. Defending champ

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