Matches in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup will take place at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley from Sunday, 21 January, until Friday, 2 February.

A revised schedule for this world cup was revealed by the ICC in December, confirming that five venues in South Africa will host the 15th edition of the tournament, hosted from 19 January to 11 February.

This follows the decision taken by the ICC to relocate the event from Sri Lanka.

According to cricket.co.za, the most talented young players in world cricket will compete across 41 matches, with the final set to take place in Benoni on 11 February.

In the group listings, India is joined by Bangladesh, Ireland and America in group A.

In turn, group B was put together by combining England, South Africa, the West Indies and Scotland.

Group C features Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Group D is made up of Afghanistan, Pakistan, New Zealand and Nepal.

Matches played in Kimberley are: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe on 21 January; Australia vs Namibia (22 January); Sri Lanka vs Namibia (24 January); Zimbabwe vs Australia (25 January); Zimbawe vs Namibia (27 January); Australia vs Sri Lanka (28 January); Super Six C2 vs B3 (30 January); Super Six C1 vs B2 (31 January); and Super Six B3 vs C1 (2 February). Entry to the oval is free.

For more information, visit cricket.co.za.

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