KATHMANDU: The ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2024 has progressed to its Super Six stage starting from 30 January.
Following the completion of the group stage on Sunday (28 January), 12 teams are now in contention for the U19 Men’s World Cup.
Qualified Teams
The Super Six stage will feature the top three teams from each of the four round-robin groups.
Teams from Groups A and D will form one Super Six group, while those from Groups B and C will make up the other.
Notably, each team will carry forward the points and Net Run Rate (NRR) earned against fellow Super Six qualifying teams.
The six teams advancing from Groups A and D include India, Bangladesh, Ireland, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Nepal.
From Groups B and C, South Africa, England, West Indies, Australia, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe have progressed.
The teams that did not make it to the Super Six stage – USA, Afghanistan, Namibia, and Scotland – will compete in play-offs for the last four places.
Super Six Format
In the Super Six stage, each team will play two matches against opponents from the corresponding group who finished in a different position in their group.
For instance, India (toppers of Group A) will face off against New Zealand (second position in Group D), and Nepal (third position in Group D).
The top two teams from each Super Six group will advance to the semi-final stage. The semi-finals are scheduled for 6 and 8 February, with the final set to take place on 11 February.
All three knockout games will be held in Benoni.
Super Six Fixtures
30 January:
India vs New Zealand in Bloemfontein
Sri Lanka vs West Indies in Kimberley
Pakistan vs Ireland in Potchefstroom
31 January:
Nepal vs Bangladesh in Bloemfontein
Australia vs England in Kimberley
Zimbabwe vs South Africa in Potchefstroom
02 February:
India vs Nepal in Bloemfontein
West Indies vs Australia in Kimberley
South Africa vs Sri Lanka in Potchefstroom
03 February:
Pakistan vs Bangladesh in Benoni
New Zealand vs Ireland in Bloemfontein
England vs Zimbabwe in Potchefstroom
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