The West Indies will host the 14th edition of the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup for the first time. However, the event which showcases the future stars of the game will see 16 teams traveling to the Caribbean to compete in 48 matches from January 14 to February 5 across four host countries.

The sixteen teams competing will see current holders Bangladesh, England, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates form Group A. Meanwhile, with debutants, Uganda placed in Group B alongside India, South Africa, and Ireland. Group C comprises Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, and Papua New Guinea and Group D sees host West Indies, Australia, Scotland, and Sri Lanka.

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The four host countries have been confirmed as Antigua and Barbuda, Guyana, St Kitts, and Nevis, and Trinidad and Tobago with ten venues hosting matches. The format will see the top two teams from each of the four groups advance to the Super League. However, the remaining teams feature in the Plate across 23 days of competition.

The 48-match schedule will begin with hosts West Indies taking on Australia, also with Sri Lanka facing Scotland in Guyana on January 14. The group stage will occur across Guyana, St Kitts, Nevis, and Trinidad and Tobago between January 14 and 22.

Trinidad and Tobago will host the Plate competition between January 25 and 31. Meanwhile, the Super League taking place in Antigua and Barbuda from January 26. The semifinals will be played on February 1 across two venues; the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground and Coolidge Cricket Ground on February 2. The final on February 5 will also be held at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground.

ICC Under-19 Men's World Cup : Groupings

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Group A

Bangladesh
England
Canada
United Arab Emirates

Group B

India
Ireland
South Africa
Uganda

Group C

Afghanistan
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Zimbabwe

Group D

Australia
Scotland
Sri Lanka
West Indies

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ICC Under-19 Men's World Cup full schedule & fixtures :

Group stage matches :

January 14
West Indies v Australia, Guyana National Stadium, Guyana
Sri Lanka v Scotland, Everest Cricket Club, Guyana

January 15
Canada v UAE, Conaree Cricket Center, St Kitts, and Nevis
India v South Africa, Guyana National Stadium, Guyana
Ireland v Uganda, Everest Cricket Club, Guyana
Pakistan v PNG, Queens Park Oval, Trinidad, and Tobago

January 16
Bangladesh v England, Warner Park Cricket Stadium, St Kitts and Nevis
Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, Diego Martin Sporting Complex, Trinidad, and Tobago

January 17
West Indies v Scotland, Warner Park Cricket Stadium, St Kitts and Nevis
Australia v Sri Lanka, Conaree Cricket Center, St Kitts, and Nevis

January 18
England v Canada, Warner Park Cricket Stadium, St Kitts and Nevis
South Africa v Uganda, Queens Park Oval, Trinidad, and Tobago
Afghanistan v PNG, Diego Martin Sporting Complex, Trinidad, and Tobago

January 19
Australia v Scotland, Conaree Cricket Center, St Kitts, and Nevis
India v Ireland, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad, and Tobago

January 20
England v UAE, Warner Park Cricket Stadium, St Kitts and Nevis
Bangladesh v Canada, Conaree Cricket Center, St Kitts, and Nevis
Pakistan v Afghanistan, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad, and Tobago
Zimbabwe v PNG, Diego Martin Sporting Complex, Trinidad, and Tobago

January 21
West Indies v Sri Lanka, Conaree Cricket Center, St Kitts, and Nevis
South Africa v Ireland, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad, and Tobago

January 22
Bangladesh v UAE, Warner Park Cricket Stadium, St Kitts and Nevis
India v Uganda, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad, and Tobago
Pakistan v Zimbabwe, Queens Park Oval, Trinidad, and Tobago

The Plate and Super league fixtures :

Plate and Super League fixtures take place between January 25 and February 4 at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground.

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Semi Final fixtures : February 1 & 2

Semi-final 1: Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground, Antigua, and Barbuda.
Semi-final 2: Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua, and Barbuda.

The Final : February 5

Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground, Antigua, and Barbuda.

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