India U19 World Cup Schedule: No match against Pakistan: The ICC has released the schedule for the 2026 Under-19 World Cup. The event will be hosted by Namibia and Zimbabwe from January 15, 2026, to February 6, 2026. A total of 41 matches will be played in this 23-day tournament.
On the first day of the tournament, India will face the United States, Zimbabwe will face Scotland, and Tanzania will face the West Indies. Tanzania will make its World Cup debut. Japan will return after 2020. The Indian Under-19 team has been placed in Group A.
No match with Pakistan
Group A includes India, Bangladesh, the United States (USA), and New Zealand. This time, India will not face Pakistan in the group stage. If the teams reach the Super Six, a match between the two countries is likely.
India’s group stage matches in the 2026 Under-19 World Cup:
- January 15, USA vs. India, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- January 17, India vs. Bangladesh, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- January 24, India vs. New Zealand, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
The Indian team is a five-time champion
Australia will enter as the defending champion. Meanwhile, the Indian Under-19 team is the most successful team in Under-19 World Cup history. India has won the title five times. Bangladesh won in 2020. The last World Cup was played in 2024, where Australia won.
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