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Indian Express
3 days ago
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- Indian Express
USA secure the final berth for the 2026 U19 Men's Cricket World Cup
Led by wicketkeeper-batter Arjun Mahesh, the United States became the 16th and the final team to secure a berth in the U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 to be hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia. The US team bulldozed past Canada, Bermuda, and Argentina in the Americas qualifier played in the double round-robinnformat at Rydal, Georgia. USA set the tone with a 65-run win over Canada, followed by big victories against Bermuda and Argentina putting them in the driver's seat at the halfway stage of the competition. They qualified with one game in hand against Canada. The top 10 teams from the 2024 edition in South Africa secured automatic qualification for the 2026 event, as well as Full Member hosts Zimbabwe. The final five spots were decided through regional qualifiers around the world. Africa Qualifier: Tanzania Tanzania emerged as the winners from the African qualifiers fending off a strong Kenyan side and co-hosts Namibia. Led by Laksh Bakrania, a handy all-rounder, Tanzania entered the qualifiers in Divison 2 and eventually won the Division 1 qualifying going against top teams in the continent. Asia Qualifier: Afghanistan The Asian qualifiers got very tight as only the net run rate separated Afghanistan and Nepat at the end of the qualification. Big wins over Oman, Hong Long, and UAE meant that Afghanistan went went through to the qualifiers with Khalid Ahmadzai leading the charge. East Asia-Pacific Qualifier: Japan Japan used their home advantage and went undefeated in the double round robin qualification against Fiji and Papua New Guinea. Charlie Hara-Hinze was the standout for the Japanese side, claiming Player of the Tournament honours with 12 wickets and 92 runs across four innings. Nikhil Pol's side will aim for the country's first win at the tournament proper, having gone winless in 2020. Europe Qualifier: Scotland The European qualifiers saw Scotland and Netherlands battle it out on the final day in Dundee, and it was the hosts who held their nerve. They defeated Netherlands to top the table and book their berth for the seventh time in U19 World Cup. India, Australia, Bangladesh, England, Ireland, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa, the West Indies, Zimbabwe, Japan, Afghanistan, Tanzania, Scotland, USA.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
ICC U19 Men's World Cup 2026: USA qualifies, completes 16-team lineup
USA has qualified for the Under-19 Men's World Cup 2026, set to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia by grabbing the 16th and final spot, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Saturday. In an official statement, ICC said, 'The line-up for the Under 19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 has been finalised, with USA becoming the 16th and final team to book tickets for Zimbabwe and Namibia. 'Led by wicketkeeper-batter Arjun Mahesh, the Americans breezed through the double round-robin Qualifier on home soil in Rydal, Georgia and qualified with a game in hand to be played against Canada on 16 August.' Full list of teams for U19 Men's World Cup 2026 and how they qualified: -Zimbabwe qualified by virtue of being a co-host. -Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa and the West Indies - the top 10 teams from the 2024 edition in South Africa - secured automatic qualification. -Tanzania qualified by winning the African Qualifiers. -USA qualified by winning the American Qualifiers. -Afghanistan qualified by winning the Asian Qualifiers. -Japan qualified by winning the East-Asia Pacific Qualifiers -Scotland qualified by winning the European Qualifiers. Related Topics ICC Under-19 World Cup
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
ICC U19 World Cup 2026: Full line-up confirmed, USA seal final spot
The line-up for the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 has been finalised, with the USA becoming the 16th and final team to qualify for the tournament in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Led by wicketkeeper-batter Arjun Mahesh, the Americans sealed their place after dominating the Americas Qualifier on home soil in Rydal, Georgia, with a game to spare. Their clinical performances, including bowling Argentina out for just 34 runs, ensured they booked their ticket before facing Canada in their final fixture on 16 August. The tournament promises to be a showcase of future stars, with a mix of automatic qualifiers, hosts, and regional winners completing the global spread. Poll Which aspect of the tournament are you most looking forward to? Emerging talents and future stars Competitive matches between teams How teams qualified The top 10 sides from the 2024 edition in South Africa earned direct entry for 2026, joined by hosts Zimbabwe. That left five remaining spots to be filled through a series of regional qualifiers across Africa, the Americas, Asia, East Asia-Pacific, and Europe. Regional qualification began at Division 2 level in four regions before advancing to Division 1 events in 2025. Each regional winner progressed to the World Cup, making up the 16-team roster. Qualified teams for U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 Category Teams Hosts Zimbabwe Direct Entry (Top 10 from 2024) Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa, West Indies Africa Qualifier Tanzania Americas Qualifier USA Asia Qualifier Afghanistan East Asia-Pacific Qualifier Japan Europe Qualifier Scotland Regional Qualifying Highlights Tanzania (Africa) shocked many with an undefeated run, holding off Namibia in a thriller. Skipper Laksh Bakrania led from the front with bat and ball, supported by Mohamedi Mbaki and Khalidy Juma. USA (Americas) swept aside all opposition, powered by opener Amrinder Singh Gill's 199 runs and spin duo Ansh Rai and Sahir Bhatia, each taking seven wickets. Afghanistan (Asia) edged Nepal on net run rate after a washed-out clash, thanks to Khalid Ahmadzai's 202 runs at an average of 101 and the pace of Nooristani Ormazi. Japan (EAP) dominated at home in Sano, with Charlie Hara-Hinze starring as Player of the Tournament, claiming 12 wickets and valuable middle-order runs. Scotland (Europe) kept their composure on the final day, with Manu Saraswat starring with bat and ball to topple The Netherlands and seal qualification for their seventh World Cup appearance. The 2026 edition will be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia, bringing the tournament back to Africa. With an exciting mix of traditional heavyweights and spirited regional newcomers such as Tanzania, Japan, and the USA, the stage is set for another thrilling edition of the U19 Men's World Cup — a platform that has historically unearthed cricketing greats.
Int'l Cricket Council
3 days ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
U19 Men's Cricket World Cup: Line-up locked in for 2026 edition
The line-up for the Under 19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 has been finalised, with USA becoming the 16th and final team to book tickets for Zimbabwe and Namibia. Led by wicketkeeper-batter Arjun Mahesh, the Americans breezed through the double round-robin Qualifier on home soil in Rydal, Georgia and qualified with a game in hand to be played against Canada on 16 August. A look at how the U19 World Cup will look next year in Namibia and Zimbabwe. The top 10 teams from the 2024 edition in South Africa secured automatic qualification for the 2026 event, as well as Full Member hosts Zimbabwe. The final five spots were decided through regional qualifiers around the world. Joining Zimbabwe in automatic qualification included Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa and the West Indies. Attention then turned to regional qualifying, beginning with Division 2 qualifiers in four of the five regions across the globe, feeding into Division 1 action in 2025. It was Laksh Bakrania's side to first turn heads in Division 1 qualifying across the world, holding on in a low-scoring thriller against Namibia and beating a strong Kenyan unit to eventually book World Cup tickets in an undefeated campaign. Tanzania's feat was made more remarkable considering the team had entered the competition at Division 2 level, and it was the skipper, already boasting marked senior international experience, leading the way. The left-arm spinner claimed 2/17 (10) and made an invaluable 34 with the bat in a staunch defence of 159 against the Namibians in the pivotal victory, finishing with 208 runs and eight wickets across the tournament. Mohamedi Mbaki and Khalidy Juma also stood out in qualifying, and the side brace for a World Cup campaign on their home continent early next year. The Americans set the tone with a 65-run win over neighbours Canada, with emphatic victories over Bermuda and Argentina putting them firmly in the driver's seat at the halfway mark of the competition. The hosts' bowlers dominated in a second win over Bermuda on matchday four, before smashing Argentina by bowling them out for just 34. Their nine-wicket victory over Argentina lifted them to 10 points, securing an unassailable lead before their final clash against Canada. At the top of the order, Amrinder Singh Gill has been prolific with the bat with 199 runs in three innings, while spin twins Ansh Rai and Sahir Bhatia turned heads with the ball with seven scalps each so far. Only net run rate separated Afghanistan and Nepal at the end of Asia qualification, with their meeting at the end of the round robin tournament washed out. The Afghans ensured they held the tiebreaker thanks to big wins over Oman, Hong Kong and UAE, with Khalid Ahmadzai head and shoulders above his contemporaries with the bat, making 202 runs at 101 in his three innings. Quick bowler Nooristani Ormazi is a player to watch in the tournament proper, backed up through the spin of left-armer Ziatullah Shaheen and Hafieezullah Zadran. It was an emphatic qualification campaign from Japan on home soil in Sano, untouched against Fiji and Papua New Guinea in the double round robin and showcasing a level of talent that should challenge the world's best next year. Charlie Hara-Hinze was the standout for the Japanese side, claiming Player of the Tournament honours with 12 wickets and 92 runs across four innings, entrusted to bowl in crucial situations and ticking things along with the bat in the middle overs. All-rounders Hugo Tani-Kelly and Nihar Parmar continue the spin charge, with Parmar also priming as a key cog at the top of the order. Nikhil Pol's side will aim for the country's first win at the tournament proper, having gone winless in 2020. It came down to the final day of qualifying in Dundee, and it was the hosts who held their nerve, beating The Netherlands to top the table and book qualification tickets for Namibia and Zimbabwe. Defending 237, Scotland looked behind in the game with the Dutch well-placed at 108/3, all for Finlay Jones (4/41) and Manu Saraswat (3/43) to pull the match back in the hosts' favour. Saraswat's effort of 64* (80) and 4/43 (10) against Jersey was another highlight in the campaign, with Rory Grant's 124 (146) against Denmark the highest score of the tournament. The win means the Scots will appear at the tournament for the seventh time in the last eight cycles.
