In a 16 team-competition featuring four groups of four teams each, there was bound to be one with three relatively strong teams in it. At the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024, Group B is that 'group of death'. (More Cricket News)
England, West Indies and South Africa are the aforementioned three strong teams, and Scotland are the fourth. Though none of the three would want to take Owen Gould's team lightly, they know that the fight for the Super Six spots is between them. While England are more or less through to the next stage, it is West Indies and South Africa who are in the tussle.
While the Caribbean side were taking on group toppers England at the time of writing, South Africa are set to face Scotland for their third and final preliminary round match. The Proteas side, which is being led by Juan James after David Teeger was removed from captaincy in the run-up to the tournament, have a win and a loss from their two games.
While South Africa beat the Windies by 31 runs in their campaign opener, they lost to England by 36 runs (DLS method) in a rain-interrupted game thereafter to undo the early gains somewhat. They now need to beat Scotland to stand a chance of qualifying.
As for Scotland, the World Cup offers the opportunity to face the best in the business and they will relish the opportunity once again, against the Proteas.
ICC U-19 Men's World Cup 2024, Groups:
Group A: India, Bangladesh, Ireland, USA
Group B: England, South Africa, West Indies, Scotland
Group C: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Namibia
Group D: Afghanistan, Pakistan, New Zealand, Nepal
Squads
South Africa U-19: David Teeger, Esosa Aihevba, Juan James (C), Martin Khumalo, Kwena Maphaka, Dewan Marias, Riley Norton, Nqobani Mokoena, Romashan Pillay, Sipho Potsane, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Richard Seletswane, Oliver Whitehead, Steve Stolk and Ntando Zuma
Scotland U-19: Owen Gould (c), Uzair Ahmad, Harry Armstrong, Logan Briggs, Jamie Dunk, Bahadar Esakhiel, Ibrahim Faisal, Rory Grant, Adi Hegde, Mackenzie Jones, Farhan Khan, Qasim Khan, Nikhil Koteeswaran, Ruaridh McIntyre, Alec Price
South Africa Vs Scotland, ICC U-19 Men's World Cup 2024, Live Streaming:
When will the South Africa vs Scotland match at the ICC U-19 Men's World Cup 2024 be played?
The group match between South Africa U-19 and Scotland U-19 will be played on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 1:30 PM IST.
Where will the South Africa vs Scotland match at the ICC U-19 Men's World Cup 2024 be played?
The South Africa U-19 vs Scotland U-19 group match will be played at the Senwes Park in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
Where to watch the South Africa vs Scotland, ICC U-19 Men's World Cup 2024 match?
The match will be aired live on the Star Sports Network. It will also be available for online streaming on the Disney+Hotstar app and website.
