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ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 - Discussion thread [From January 15 - February 06]

Super Sixes with results and NRR carried forward is a rubbish concept. Even in 1999, when it was the same concept, Pakistan who were trash in Super Sixes and won only 1 game, ended up as the table toppers.
 
shariqnoor said:
Super Sixes with results and NRR carried forward is a rubbish concept. Even in 1999, when it was the same concept, Pakistan who were trash in Super Sixes and won only 1 game, ended up as the table toppers.
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Yeah remember Pakistan only beating Zimbabwe to go to SFs
 
shariqnoor said:
Super Sixes with results and NRR carried forward is a rubbish concept. Even in 1999, when it was the same concept, Pakistan who were trash in Super Sixes and won only 1 game, ended up as the table toppers.
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1999 WC had a balanced format. Not a farce like this U-19 WC.

Good old 1999 WC. Back when cricket was free from Indian grip.
 
shariqnoor said:
Super Sixes with results and NRR carried forward is a rubbish concept. Even in 1999, when it was the same concept, Pakistan who were trash in Super Sixes and won only 1 game, ended up as the table toppers.
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It's alright. They beat fellow qualifiers AUS and NZ in the group stage and deserved to go through to the semis.
 
sweep_shot said:
1999 WC was one of the best World Cups.

It was oozing quality. From start to finish.

It was also my first ever World Cup. Enjoyed it.
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Cricket Quality was great and indeed enjoyable but the format wasn’t great.

Cricket quality has nothing to do with the format
 
jnaveen1980 said:
That was the year one team became a test nation and brought down the quality of Test cricket significantly down singlehandedly. They are still doing it.
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How much time India take to win their first ever test match?

I bet Bangladesh won it earlier.
 
Isn't the exact same format that was used in 2024? Pakistan made it to semis so there was no problem then

Key Aspects of the 2024 Format:
  • Groups: 16 teams were split into Groups A, B, C, and D.
  • Super Six Stage: Instead of a traditional quarter-final, 12 teams qualified for two, six-team Super Six groups.
  • Points Carry Forward: Teams carried forward points, wins, and Net Run Rate (NRR) from their matches against other teams that also advanced to the Super Six stage.
  • Super Six Matches: Teams from Group A played opponents from Group D, and Group B teams played Group C teams. Each team played two matches in this stage.
  • Knockouts: The top two teams from each Super Six group advanced to the semi-finals.
  • Placement Matches: The bottom team from each group played placement matches to determine positions 13-16.
 
hur rizvi said:
How much time India take to win their first ever test match?

I bet Bangladesh won it earlier.
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India played its first Test in 1932, and it took us 20 years and 24 Tests to register our first Test win. Bangladesh had to wait 5 years and 34 Tests for their first win. Now you can calculate how many years India took to shed its minnow tag. :inti
 
Bhaag Viru Bhaag said:
India played its first Test in 1932, and it took us 20 years and 24 Tests to register our first Test win. Bangladesh had to wait 5 years and 34 Tests for their first win. Now you can calculate how many years India took to shed its minnow tag. :inti
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Dude are you really an indian, not saying coz we all need to hyper nationalist.

No ... not that.

But your responses are troll level responses, almost like you hate the country.
 
hur rizvi said:
How much time India take to win their first ever test match?

I bet Bangladesh won it earlier.
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Undivided India started its Test journey in 32, post Partition India won it's first test in 52- 7 years post partition. Pakistan won it's first test in 52 as well.

Banglas started their test journey in 2007, winning first in 2007 about the same time of 7 years.

Only a fool or biased view would consider Indian & Bangla teams started with same circumstances, however feel free to go ahead and fill your boots with the hate and trolling if that's the aim.
 
hur rizvi said:
How much time India take to win their first ever test match?

I bet Bangladesh won it earlier.
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How much time Pakistan take to win a ICC World cup and ICC champion trophy respectively.

How many ICC trophy Pakistan have won compare to india ?

How many ACC trophy Pakistan have won compare to india ?

How many test series Pakistan have won in Australia?

When was the Last time pakistan won a test in South hemisphere?

:klopp :kp
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Isn't the exact same format that was used in 2024? Pakistan made it to semis so there was no problem then

Key Aspects of the 2024 Format:
  • Groups: 16 teams were split into Groups A, B, C, and D.
  • Super Six Stage: Instead of a traditional quarter-final, 12 teams qualified for two, six-team Super Six groups.
  • Points Carry Forward: Teams carried forward points, wins, and Net Run Rate (NRR) from their matches against other teams that also advanced to the Super Six stage.
  • Super Six Matches: Teams from Group A played opponents from Group D, and Group B teams played Group C teams. Each team played two matches in this stage.
  • Knockouts: The top two teams from each Super Six group advanced to the semi-finals.
  • Placement Matches: The bottom team from each group played placement matches to determine positions 13-16.
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It is a dumb format regardless who goes to semis or not. It makes no sense whatsoever. There is no need to take any legitimate criticism of cricket and turn it into India Pakistan Bangladesh debate
 
nish_mate said:
Undivided India started its Test journey in 32, post Partition India won it's first test in 52- 7 years post partition. Pakistan won it's first test in 52 as well.

Banglas started their test journey in 2007, winning first in 2007 about the same time of 7 years.

Only a fool or biased view would consider Indian & Bangla teams started with same circumstances, however feel free to go ahead and fill your boots with the hate and trolling if that's the aim.
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Yea very ignorant these guys forgetting there was a period we were not independent and BD/Pakistan were part of India. The Turmoil. Anyone with commonsense would compare with Srilanka lol
 
nish_mate said:
Undivided India started its Test journey in 32, post Partition India won it's first test in 52- 7 years post partition. Pakistan won it's first test in 52 as well.

Banglas started their test journey in 2007, winning first in 2007 about the same time of 7 years.

Only a fool or biased view would consider Indian & Bangla teams started with same circumstances, however feel free to go ahead and fill your boots with the hate and trolling if that's the aim.
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Edit Banglas started in 2000 the test journey.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
It is a dumb format regardless who goes to semis or not. It makes no sense whatsoever. There is no need to take any legitimate criticism of cricket and turn it into India Pakistan Bangladesh debate
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Aye to that, the problem is very difficult to discern legitimate criticism with trolling, given the "Mahaul , garama haawein & jazbaati gaali galoch" of PP discussions these days.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
It is a dumb format regardless who goes to semis or not. It makes no sense whatsoever. There is no need to take any legitimate criticism of cricket and turn it into India Pakistan Bangladesh debate
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Just saying This was not brought up was an issue last time. When the ICC decided to continue the same format as last time all full members were in agreement. Only Associate sides raised some objections.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Yea very ignorant these guys forgetting there was a period we were not independent and BD/Pakistan were part of India. The Turmoil. Anyone with commonsense would compare with Srilanka lol
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If one really wants to compare, then lets compare, India won the 3rd ODI WC it competed in, won the first T20 it competed in, cant remember which iteration of CT it was that was jointly shared b/w India and NZ

Just for comparison Pakistan won the 5th ODI WC it competed in, 2nd T20 WC it competed in

Bangladesh on the other hand are yet to get to finals of any WC, let alone win one.....

Different ways to skin the cat and make your team look better unless you are BDCT, then it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, looks like a duck and smells like :poop:
 
DeadlyVenom said:
It is a dumb format regardless who goes to semis or not. It makes no sense whatsoever. There is no need to take any legitimate criticism of cricket and turn it into India Pakistan Bangladesh debate
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But why are East and West Pakistani people's criticized when they are eliminated from the tournament or are on the verge of elimination?
Pahle so rahe the kya?

:klopp :kp
 
RahulBose said:
Dude are you really an indian, not saying coz we all need to hyper nationalist.

No ... not that.

But your responses are troll level responses, almost like you hate the country.
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Nah, his Hindi is totally north Indian Hindi. He has probably faced several difficulties and injustices in India and therefore can’t rejoice in Indian wins or Indian successes. Treat him as a turncoat and you won’t get offended, but let him have his say. Argue the point and not the person and you’ll keep your sanity, but give in kind when needed.
 
RahulBose said:
Dude are you really an indian, not saying coz we all need to hyper nationalist.

No ... not that.

But your responses are troll level responses, almost like you hate the country.
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charlie007 said:
Argue the point and not the person and you’ll keep your sanity, but give in kind when needed.
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No, you are wrong here. I should have said that India won its first-ever Test and did not lose a single Test before DK Bose was born. That's the level of these trolls, they thrive on lies. :yk :inti
 
Australia U19 vs West Indies U19, 7th Match, Super Six Group 1

Windies won the toss and are bowling first..

Australians started off cautiously.

7/0 in 2
 
Usman Chadda said:
They gave themselves a better chance by eliminating the opposition they had a worse NRR against.

I guess that's too complicated to understand for an idiot like yourself.
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LMAO. they were too scared that they'll get beaten by NZ and India. Pay the price for cheap tactics, that too against Zim and Scotland? Love it.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Just saying This was not brought up was an issue last time. When the ICC decided to continue the same format as last time all full members were in agreement. Only Associate sides raised some objections.
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Administrators and fans are usually out of sync.

Fans usually hold administrators to account in most other sports. In cricket ( Indian), fans randomly become cheerleaders of Administators.
 
rpant_gabba said:
LMAO. they were too scared that they'll get beaten by NZ and India. Pay the price for cheap tactics, that too against Zim and Scotland? Love it.
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What are you randomly babbling about? Didn't take your medicine in the morning?

Pakistan lost to England and paid the price for that, simple. The format is brutal.
 
rpant_gabba said:
LMAO. they were too scared that they'll get beaten by NZ and India. Pay the price for cheap tactics, that too against Zim and Scotland? Love it.
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We eliminated the Scotland so as to have better run rate in super sixes and have some chance to qualify for semis? What cheap tactics and what scared to play against? We were qualified as 2nd topper from our group and if let Scotland to qualify we would still be 2nd topper? So tell me your story of being scared of Nz or India? It doesn’t make any sense. How come India or Nz has anything to do with our NRR based Scotland elimination?
 
U19 World Cup scenarios: Semi-final prospects for each team

The ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 is entering a decisive phase and the race for the semi-finals is heating up across the Super Six stage.

Five teams have been eliminated during the Super Six stage, with six teams still in the hunt for the three remaining semi-final spots. Australia are the only team to book a place in the last four.

At this stage of the competition, England, India and Afghanistan have taken a strong lead in their respective groups as the race for qualification intensifies.

Super Six Group 1

Australia through

Australia made the cut after a win over West Indies. The defending champions have been consistent winning all their matches in the tournament so far.

Tight battle behind the leaders

Behind Australia, the race remains wide open, with multiple teams still mathematically in contention.

Afghanistan occupy second place, keeping their semi-final hopes firmly alive, while Sri Lanka remain in third position and are still mathematically in contention depending on upcoming results and net run rate. Both sides have four points each and strong wins would boost their respective semi-final prospectcs.

West Indies have a minor chance of making it through to the next round but have their fate completely out of their hands. They would need both Afghanistan and Sri Lanka to lose by big enough margins for the net run rate swing to make the situation in their favour.

Sri Lanka overcame Afghanistan by four wickets.

Qualification scenarios in this group are likely to come down to results in the final Super Six matches, along with net run rate calculations. Any heavy defeat could prove costly, making margins just as important as match outcomes. Group 1 is set for a tense finish.

Remaining matches:

South Africa vs Sri Lanka (January 29)

Afghanistan vs Ireland (January 30)

Super Six Group 2

Front-runners eye early qualification

The leading teams in Group 2 have taken advantage of strong starts in the Super Six stage.

India and England currently sit in prime positions after registering key wins. A victory in their remaining matches would seal semi-final qualification, while even a narrow loss could still keep them in contention depending on other results.

India climb atop the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Super Six Group 2 table with a complete win against Zimbabwe.

Pakistan still in the hunt

Despite sitting behind the front-runners, Pakistan remain very much in the race. They will need a positive result against India and will be keeping a close eye on England’s match against New Zealand. Net run rate could again play a decisive role if teams finish level on points.

Bangladesh, New Zealand and Zimbabwe have been eliminated from semi-final contention.

With marquee encounters still to be played, Group 2 promises high-stakes cricket as teams chase a place in the last four.

Clinical Pakistan defeated New Zealand in the Super Six encounter at the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026.

Remaining Fixtures:

New Zealand vs England

Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe

India vs Pakistan

The road ahead

As the Super Six stage draws to a close, every over, boundary and wicket could have a bearing on the semi-final line-up. With multiple teams still alive in the race, the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 is set for a thrilling conclusion before the knockouts begin.

ICC
 
South Africa U19 vs Sri Lanka U19, 8th Match, Super Six Group 1

South Africa U19 have won the toss and have opted to bat
 
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