Zimbabwe find out their ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2024 schedule

Wesley Madhevere of Zimbabwe in action at the Under-19 Cricket World Cup PIC: ICC

Zimbabwe have found out their schedule for the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2024 in Sri Lanka.

In the group listings, holders India are joined by Bangladesh, Ireland and USA in Group A. Group B consists of England, South Africa, West Indies and Scotland. Group C features Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Namibia while Group D is made up of Afghanistan, Pakistan, New Zealand and Nepal.

Zimbabwe open their campaign against hosts Sri Lanka om 13 January.

They then take on Namibia on the 17th before rounding off the group stage on the 19th.

Speaking on the announcement of the schedule, ICC Head of Events, Chris Tetley remarked, “The ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup has a long-standing history of introducing global audiences to future stars of the sport.

“Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson and Angelo Mathews are some of the names that made their entrance onto the world stage at this event, and we are certain to see this tradition continue as the drama unfolds across the 41 tournament fixtures.

“We are thrilled to see the competition return to Sri Lanka for the first time since 2006, in what promises to be a festival of cricket with no shortage of entertainment, and we are proud to offer fans the chance to witness the action for free once more.”

Zimbabwe finished 11th in the last two editions.