Australia claimed the 2024 U19 World Cup in South Africa, defeating India by 79 runs in Benoni. India has won five titles across the tournament’s history, which makes them the most decorated side at the youth level.
Tanzania arrives for the first time, while Japan returns after a six-year absence. Sixteen squads will contest matches across Zimbabwe and Namibia from January through February.
This blog explores the full squad list of each of the sixteen teams, with a little more to know about them.
Here’s what shapes each team heading into the tournament.
When Is The ICC U19 World Cup 2026?
The ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 will be held from January 15 to February 6 in Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Sixteen teams will compete across five venues in Zimbabwe and Namibia, with the final at Harare Sports Club on February 6. Teams arrive on January 8 with warm-up matches from January 9-14.
Full Teams & Squads Of The ICC U19 World Cup 2026
The 16 teams are divided into four groups of four. Top finishers move through Super Six stages before the knockout rounds begin.
1. Afghanistan U19
Yet to be announced
2. Ireland U19
Olly Riley (c), Reuben Wilson, Alex Armstrong, Callum Armstrong, Marko Bates, Sebastian Dijkstra, Thomas Ford, Samuel Haslett, Adam Leckey, Febin Manoj, Luke Murray, Robert O’Brien, Freddie Ogilby, James West, Bruce Whaley
Non-Travelling Reserves: Peter le Roux, William Shields
3. USA U19
Yet to be announced
4. Australia U19
Oliver Peake (c), Kasey Barton, Naden Cooray, Jayden Draper, Ben Gordon, Steven Hogan, Thomas Hogan, John James, Charles Lachmund, Will Malajczuk, Nitesh Samuel, Hayden Schiller, Aryan Sharma, William Taylor, Alex Lee Young
5. Bangladesh U19
Yet to be announced
6. England U19
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
7. India U19
Ayush Mhatre (c), R.S. Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, D. Deepesh, Mohamed Enaan, Aaron George, Abhigyan Kundu, Kishan Kumar Singh, Vihaan Malhotra, Udhav Mohan, Henil Patel, Khilan A. Patel, Harvansh Singh, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi.
8. Sri Lanka U19
Yet to be announced
9. New Zealand U19
Tom Jones (c), Marco Alpe, Hugo Bogue, Harry Burns, Mason Clarke, Jacob Cotter, Aryan Mann, Brandon Matzopoulos, Flynn Morey, Snehith Reddy, Callum Samson, Jaskaran Sandhu, Selwin Sanjay, Hunter Shore, Harry Waite
10. Pakistan U19
Farhan Yousaf (c), Usman Khan (vc), Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Hasan Baloch, Ali Raza, Daniyal Ali Khan, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Huzaifa Ahsan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Sayyam, Mohammad Shayan (wk), Niqab Shafiq, Sameer Minhas, Umar Zaib
Non-traveling reserves: Abdul Qadir, Farhanullah, Hassan Khan, Ibtisam Azhar, Mohammad Huzaifa
11. South Africa U19
Muhammad Bulbulia (c), JJ Basson, Daniel Bosman, Corne Botha, Paul James, Enathi Khitshini Tembalethu, Michael Kruiskamp, Adnaan Lagadien, Bayanda Majola, Armaan Manack, Bandile Mbatha, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka, Jason Rowles, Ntandoyenkosi Soni, Jorich van Schalkwyk
12. Scotland U19
Thomas Knight (c), Finlay Carter, Max Chaplin, George Cutler, Rory Grant, Finlay Jones, Ollie Jones, Ali Khan, Olly Pillinger, Ethan Ramsay, Theo Robinson, Manu Saraswat, Shreyas Tekale, Shlok Thaker, Jake Woodhouse
13. West Indies U19
Joshua Dorne (c), Jewel Andrew, Shamar Apple, Shaquan Belle, Zachary Carter, Tanez Francis, R’jai Gittens, Vitel Lawes, Micah McKenzie, Matthew Miller, Isra-el Morton, Jakeem Pollard, Aadian Racha, Kunal Tilokani, Jonathan Van Lange
Reserves: Brendan Boodoo, Tyriek Bryan, Earsinho Fontaine, Deshawn James
14. Zimbabwe U19
Simbarashe Mudzengerere (c), Kian Blignaut, Michael Blignaut, Leeroy Chiwaula, Tatenda Chimugoro, Brendon Senzere, Nathaniel Hlabangana, Takudzwa Makoni, Panashe Mazai, Webster Madhidhi, Shelton Mazvitorera, Kupakwashe Muradzi, Brandon Ndiweni, Dhruv Patel, Benny Zuze
15. Japan U19
Kazuma Kato-Stafford (c), Charles Hara-Hinze, Gabriel Hara-Hinze, Montgomery Hara-Hinze, Kaisei Kobayashi-Doggett, Timothy Moore, Skyler Nakayama-Cook, Ryuki Ozeki, Nihar Parmar, Nikhil Pol, Chihaya Sekine, Hugo Tani-Kelly, Sandev Aaryan Waduge, Kai Wall, Taylor Waugh
16. Tanzania U19
Yet to be announced
Which Team Has The Most ICC U19 World Cup Titles?
India dominates U19 World Cup history with success that no other nation matches across nearly four decades.
| Team | Titles Won | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| India | 5 | 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, 2022 |
| Australia | 4 | 1988, 2002, 2010, 2024 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 2004, 2006 |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 2020 |
| South Africa | 1 | 2014 |
| West Indies | 1 | 2016 |
| England | 1 | 1998 |
India’s dominance stems from a vast talent pool and structured domestic systems that identify players early. Australia’s success reflects pathway programs that produced Michael Clarke, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Marsh from the U19 ranks.
Pakistan’s back-to-back triumphs in 2004-2006 remain unique. Bangladesh, South Africa, the West Indies, and England each captured single titles during purple patches when everything aligned.
New Zealand and Sri Lanka reached the finals without winning, which suggests they develop talent but falter in decisive moments. The gap between India and others reflects investment in age-group cricket infrastructure and competition quality.
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The tournament serves as cricket’s premier youth showcase where future stars announce themselves. India’s pathway from U19 to senior cricket remains the smoothest with Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, and Shubman Gill graduating successfully.
Australia’s recent 2024 triumph ended a 14-year drought, proving its system still produces winners.
The 2026 edition in Zimbabwe and Namibia gives African nations exposure to global standards while established teams hunt for future internationals. This level matters because it shapes what comes next.
FAQs
Sixteen teams compete in the 2026 edition, divided into four groups of four teams each. The top three from each group advance to the Super Six stage before the semi-finals and the final.
Matches will be broadcast on official ICC broadcast partners in respective regions. Digital streaming platforms typically offer live coverage through subscription services, with highlights available on ICC’s official channels.
Several 2024 participants transitioned quickly to senior cricket, including India’s squad members and Australia’s pace bowlers, who featured in domestic competitions. The pathway varies by country, with some players requiring more development time.
Australia won the first edition of the U19 World Cup in 1988 in Australia.
The tournament uses a 50-over cricket format with four groups in the initial stage. The top three teams from each group progress to the Super Six phase, creating two groups of six. Semi-finals and finals determine the champions across 41 matches over 23 days.
