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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 41 matches, Jan 15-Feb 6 across 5 venues
- 2🏆 India 5 titles, Australia defend 2024 win
- 3💡 India-B'desh Jan 17; Zim-Scot opener
- 4🔮 Super Sixes Jan 25, final Harare Feb 6
"England captain injured on day four of fifth Test as their difficult Australia tour winds down, though did attempt to bat in the quest for vital second innings runs."
The ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 explodes into life on January 15 across Zimbabwe and Namibia, with India facing USA at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo to launch the 16th edition. Running till the February 6 final at Harare Sports Club, this 41-match saga promises young guns chasing glory.
Groups Packed with Firepower
Group A: Defending champs Australia, Ireland, Japan, Sri Lanka. Group B: Record five-time winners India, Bangladesh (2020 champs), USA, New Zealand. Group C: Co-hosts Zimbabwe, Pakistan, England, Scotland. Group D: Debutants Tanzania, West Indies, Afghanistan, South Africa.
India-Bangladesh on January 17 screams fireworks, while Pakistan-England follows the opener day. Super Sixes from January 25 carry group points, leading to semis on February 3-4. Warm-ups from January 9 sharpen edges—India vs Scotland in Harare sets the tone. Australia hunt a fifth title after beating India in 2024; can the Men in Blue reclaim supremacy?
"This is where legends are born." — Past U19 star
With Harare and Bulawayo venues buzzing, Tanzania's debut adds spice. Indian fans gear up for another youth crusade.
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