Taking place in South Africa from January 19 to February 11, 2024, is the 2024 ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, an international limited-overs cricket competition. An ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024 Points Table is now available.
ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024 Points Table
The ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 is an international cricket event presently hosted in South Africa from the 19th of January to the 11th of February 2024.
Group A:
| Team | Mat | won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
| India U19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.680 |
| Ireland U19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.171 |
| Bangladesh U19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.667 |
| United States U19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.674 |
Group B:
| Team | Mat | won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
| England U19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +3.279 |
| South Africa U19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.620 |
| West Indies U19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.620 |
| Scotland U19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3.279 |
Group C:
| Team | Mat | won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
| Australia U19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +2.970 |
| Sri Lanka U19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +2.300 |
| Zimbabwe U19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.300 |
| Namibia U19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.970 |
Group D:
| Team | Mat | won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
| Pakistan U19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +3.620 |
| New Zealand U19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.280 |
| Nepal U19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.280 |
| Afghanistan U19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3.620 |
This is the fifteenth time that the Under-19 Cricket World Cup has been held globally. India is the reigning champion of the tournament.
In the beginning, Sri Lanka was the country that was going to host the tournament; but, later on, South Africa was chosen as the host nation since the International Cricket Council (ICC) had suspended the Sri Lanka Cricket Board.
Understanding the Points System
Before we embark on dissecting the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024 Points Table, let’s familiarize ourselves with the points system that governs the tournament.
The system is designed to reward teams for their accomplishments in the matches and determine their standing in the competition. The general format includes:
- Win: Teams earn maximum points for a victory in a match, usually two points.
- Tie or No Result: In a tied match or no result due to external factors, teams often split points, receiving one point each.
- Bonus Points: Some tournaments introduce bonus points to encourage certain behaviors, such as a fast run rate or successful run chases.
ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024 Points Table Dynamics
As the group stage progresses and teams vie for supremacy, the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024 Points Table becomes a dynamic reflection of the ongoing cricketing drama. Let’s break down the key elements influencing the points table:
Wins and Losses: The most fundamental aspect impacting the points table is the number of wins and losses each team accumulates in the group stage. Victories propel teams upward, while losses can be a significant setback.
Net Run Rate (NRR): In case two or more teams finish with equal points, the net run rate becomes a crucial tiebreaker. NRR is calculated by subtracting the total runs conceded from the total runs scored and dividing it by the total number of overs faced.
Bonus Points: Some tournaments introduce bonus points, rewarding teams for achieving specific milestones. This adds an extra layer of strategy, as teams strive not only for victory but also for additional points that may prove decisive.
ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024 Points Table Format
There were sixteen teams total, split up into four groups: A, B, C, and D. Each group’s top three clubs will go on to the Super Six phase. In the placement stage, the fourth-placed teams from Groups A and D will play each other, while the fourth-placed teams from Groups B and C will play each other.
The top three teams from Groups A and D will form one group in the super-six stage, while the top three teams from Groups B and C will form another group. The points, victories, and NRR that each team has accrued will be carried over to their fellow super-six qualifying teams.
Every squad will compete in two super-six matches against the opposition from the respective group that placed differently in the group stage standings (for example, the A1 team will only face D2 and D3 in the super-six). In the same way, A2 will only play D1 and D3, and so on.
