The 16th edition of the Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 is nearing its climax, with the semifinals set to take place on Tuesday, February 3, and Wednesday, February 4, followed by the much-anticipated final on February 6. The high-stakes matches will be hosted across iconic venues in Zimbabwe. The first semifinal will see Australia U-19 Men face off against England U-19 Men at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, while the second semifinal will feature a thrilling encounter between India U-19 Men and Afghanistan U-19 Men at Harare Sports Club.
Path to the U19 Men’s World Cup 2026 semifinals
- India U-19 Men dominated Super Six Group 2, finishing at the top of the table with a perfect record. They won all their matches, showcasing a strong all-round performance. Their final group-stage game saw them defeat rivals Pakistan by 58 runs, further underlining their championship credentials as the defending finalists.
- Australia U-19 Men secured the top semifinal spot from Group 1, remaining consistent throughout the tournament. Despite a competitive field, their clinical bowling attack and middle-order stability earned them a place in the knockout rounds as favorites.
- England U-19 Men emerged as the second team from Group 1, securing their spot with a series of high-scoring victories. Their aggressive batting approach in the Super Six stage ensured a direct path to the semifinals, setting up a classic clash against Australia.
- Afghanistan U-19 Men grabbed the final semifinal spot, finishing second in Super Six Group 2. They secured their place in the knockouts with a historic performance against New Zealand and Pakistan’s exit, proving their mettle on the global stage. With the top four teams now set, cricket fans around the world are eagerly anticipating intense battles as these young talents compete for a place in the final showdown on February 6.
Semifinals and Final schedule: ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026
| Date | Match | Venue | Teams | Start Time (GMT) | Start Time (Local) | Start Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, Tue | Semi-Final 1 | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo | Australia U19 vs England U19 | 07:30 AM | 09:30 AM | 01:00 PM |
| Feb 4, Wed | Semi-Final 2 | Harare Sports Club, Harare | India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 | 07:30 AM | 09:30 AM | 01:00 PM |
| Feb 6, Fri | Final | Harare Sports Club, Harare | TBC vs TBC | 07:30 AM | 09:30 AM | 01:00 PM |
Squads:
Australia Men U19 Squad: Oliver Peake (c), Kasey Barton, Naden Cooray, Jayden Draper, Ben Gordon, Steven Hogan, Thomas Hogan, John James, Charles Lachmund, Alex Lee-Young, Will Malajczuk, Nitesh Samuel, Hayden Schiller, Aryan Sharma, Will Byrom.
England Men U19 Squad: Thomas Rew (c), Farhan Ahmed, Ralphie Albert, Ben Dawkins, Caleb Falconer, Ali Farooq, Alex French, Alex Green, Luke Hands, Manny Lumsden, Ben Mayes, James Minto, Isaac Mohammed, Joe Moores, Sebastian Morgan.
India Men U19 Squad: Ayush Mhatre (c), Vihaan Malhotra, R.S. Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Deepesh Devendran, Mohamed Enaan, Aaron George, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Udhav Mohan, Henil Patel, Khilan A. Patel, Harvansh Singh, Kishan Kumar Singh, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi.
Afghanistan Men U19 Squad: Mahboob Khan (c), Khalid Ahmadzai, Osman Sadat, Faisal Khan, Uzairullah Niazai, Aziz Mia Khil, Nazif Amiri, Khatir Stanikzai, Nooristani Omarzai, Abdul Aziz, Salam Khan, Wahidullah Zadran, Zaitullah Shaheen, Rohullah Arab, Hafeez Zadran.
Broadcast and Live Streaming details for ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026
- India: Star Sports; JioHotstar
- Australia: Amazon Prime Video
- New Zealand: Sky Sport
- USA and Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here)
- UK: Sky Sports
- South Africa: Supersport
- Caribbean & South America: ESPN (sign up here)
- MENA Countries: e& – Criclife Max; Starzplay
- Rest of the World: ICC.tv
