The cricket community is getting ready for the much-awaited ICC Under-19 Men’s World Cup 2024, which is set to start in South Africa this week. Cricket fans are excited about the exciting competition that lies ahead as matches are scheduled to start on January 19. This is a thorough overview of everything you should know about this esteemed competition.
Tournament Information: The 15th ICC Under-19 Men’s World Cup will take place from January 19 to February 11, with the final match set for February 11. Teams from all over the world will compete in the tournament to see who can win their age group.
Venue: South Africa has been selected to serve as the 2024 ICC Under-19 Men’s World Cup host country. A number of locations around the nation, including Potchefstroom, Bloemfontein, Benoni, Kimberley, and East London, will host matches. Benoni will host both the semifinals and the championship game.
Format: In contrast to earlier iterations, the ICC Under-19 Men’s World Cup 2024 will follow a modified format. The Under-19 Women’s World Cup format from the previous year will be followed in this competition. The 16 competing teams will be split up into four groups, with the top three teams going to the Super Sixes round. Each Super Sixes group’s top two teams advance to the semi-finals.
Qualification: Despite the tournament being shifted to South Africa, Sri Lanka was still granted host qualification rights. Other Full Member countries that took part in the 2022 competition were automatically qualified. Five more teams qualified for the tournament through regional competition.
Teams to Watch: Every squad competing in the ICC Under-19 Men’s World Cup 2024 has competed in the competition before. Still, the up-and-coming players from different cricketing nations will be the main attraction. While new cricketing nations like the USA, Nepal, Namibia, and Scotland will try to make an impression, teams like India, Australia, England, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are anticipated to field competitive squads.
Players to Keep an Eye On: The ICC Under-19 Men’s World Cup 2024 will feature a number of bright young cricketers who are sure to leave their mark. Among the players anticipated to excel at the tournament are Luc Benkenstein from England, Rahman Hekmat from New Zealand, Ubaid Shah from Pakistan, and Arshin Kulkarni from India. Prominent familial ties, such as the son of Mohammad Nabi and the nephew of Rashid Khan who are both Afghani players, offer an intriguing dynamic to the match.
Past Champions and Defending Champions: Led by captain Yash Dhull, India won the 2022 edition of the tournament, so they go into this one as the defending champions. India continues to be the most successful team in the history of the ICC Under-19 Men’s World Cup, having won five titles altogether. Australia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Africa, the West Indies, and England are among the other previous winners.
Technology and Umpiring: The Decision Review System (DRS) will not be accessible during the tournament, despite the fact that there will be TV umpires for each game. But throughout the competition, the TV umpire’s presence guarantees accurate and impartial decision-making.
The ICC Under-19 Men’s World Cup 2024 is fast approaching, and the cricket community is excited about what promises to be an incredible exhibition of skill and grit from the sport’s future stars. Fans can anticipate an incredible tournament that honors the spirit of youth cricket, filled with exciting matches, up-and-coming talents, and unforgettable moments.
