The USA U19 boys team is set to participate in the 2026 ICC U19 World Cup, which will be hosted in Zimbabwe and Namibia.

The team secured their spot by emerging as undefeated champions in the ICC Americas qualifier held at Param Veers Sports, Rydal, Georgia, from August 9th to 16th, 2025.

The qualifier featured a round-robin format involving four teams, each team playing against the others twice to determine the regional representative for the 2026 ICC U19 World Cup. During this tournament, the USA U19 boys defeated Argentina, Bermuda and Canada twice, securing the top position and earning their place in the global competition.

Cricket’s popularity and growth in the United States have been accelerating, especially following the USA’s victory over Pakistan at home during the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The sport’s rise has been both rapid, driven by diaspora enthusiasm, grassroots initiatives, and structural efforts. The sport is gaining prominence, particularly with its inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

The increasing number of tournaments, youth programs and training academies across the country reflects a growing engagement among young players, supported by local groups and youth development initiatives.

Historically, the USA U19 team has participated in the ICC U19 World Cup on a few occasions. Their debut was in 2006 in Sri Lanka, where they finished in 12th place. They also competed in 2010 end up as winless, demonstrating ongoing development and competitiveness.

The upcoming 2026 ICC U19 World Cup will feature 16 teams. The top 10 teams qualification directly based on their performance in the 2024 World Cup, with Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies. Zimbabwe is serving as hosts or automatic qualification. Additionally, five teams will qualified through regional qualifiers: Afghanistan (Asia), Tanzania (Africa), Japan (Asia-Pacific), the USA (Americas), and Scotland (Europe). This expansion reflects the growing global reach of cricket and the increasing competitiveness of emerging cricket nations.

All matches will start at 10:30 am local time. 

Venue – Param Veers Sports Complex, 4130 HIGHWAY 411, RYDAL,  GA –  30171

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USA ready to host ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Americas Qualifier

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The city of Atlanta in the USA will play host to the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Americas regional Qualifier from 7 to 17 August 2025.

The hosts, USA welcome Argentina, Bermuda and Canada in a double round-robin format where the top team will book their place as the Americas regional representative at the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup in Namibia and Zimbabwe.

Sixteen teams will contend for the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup between January and February 2026 across five venues in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Teams will be split into four groups of four teams each will compete in the Group Stage, followed by the Super 6, ending in the semi-finals and Final.

Argentina captain, Valentin Bur said: “We’ve been working hard in build-up to the tournament and are excited to get started. Qualifying for the U19 World Cup would be an amazing and unforgettable achievement for us, it would really help to raise more awareness about cricket in Argentina and we want to accomplish that.”

Bermuda captain, Zeri Tomlinson said: “We’re excited to a part of the tournament and are looking forward to playing against the other teams. If we qualify, I would be beyond proud of the team as that would be an incredible achievement. It would be a good opportunity to represent Bermuda on the world stage and compete against the top cricketing nations. It will also be a good way to promote cricket in Bermuda for young kids in school and a great chance for us to show our talent and potential.”

Canada captain, Yuvraj Singh said: “We will feel proud and excited to represent our country on a big stage. The game is growing really fast in our country and brings people together from different cultures, we’re looking forward to working hard and hopefully making our team and country proud.”

USA captain, Arjun Mahesh said: “Qualifying for the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup again would definitely be something special. This time as a captain, it would definitely be a proud and breakthrough moment in my cricketing career. We’re excited to get started and hopefully we’ll make everyone proud.”

ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Americas Qualifier

Match schedule & Results

Saturday, 9 August

Bermuda vs Argentina, Ground 1

Bermuda won by 237 runs.  Bermuda 318 for 8 in 50 overs, Argentina 81 for 9 in 26.2 Overs

Luke Horon 74 runs (60 balls, 6x4s, 3x6s, @123.33)
Keegan Jones 73 runs (68 balls, 7x4s, @107.35)
Muhammad Abaidullah 9-0-25-57-4 @6.33e
Franz Bur 7-0-22-65-2 @9.29e

Alvaro Minardi 22 runs not out (34 balls, 2x4s, @64.71)
Sai-Qui Robinson 10-3-51-13-5 @1.62
Johmi Douglas 5-2-23-14-2 @2.80

USA vs Canada, Ground 2

USA won by 65 runs. USA 236 for 6 in 50 overs, Canada 171 for 9 in 50 Overs

Aminder Singh Gill 76 runs (144 balls, 6x4s, 1x6s, @52.78)
Saharsh Shwethan 52 runs (31 balls, 4x4s, 3x6s, @167.74)
Arjun Mahesh 49 runs (52 balls, 3x4s, @94.23)
Yuvraj Samra 9-2-35-37-2 @4.11e

Jagmandeep Singh Paul 35 runs (73 balls, 2x4s, @47.95)
Rohan Sikri 34 runs (53 balls, 2x4s, 1x6s, @64.15)
Adit Kappa 10-2-45-21-3 @2.10e

Sunday, 10 August

Bermuda vs USA, Ground 1

USA won by 204 runs.  USA 310 for 9 in 50 overs, Bermuda 106 all out in 32.2 overs.

Aminder Singh Gill 102 runs (122 balls, 10x4s, @83.61)
Sahil Garg 70 runs (68 balls, 6x4s, 3x6s, @102.94)
Saharsh Shwethan 69 runs (58 balls, 3x4s, 2x6s, @118.97)
Isiah Obrien 9-1-21-59-2 @6.56e
Keegan Jones 10-0-23-52-2 @5.20e

Sa-Quin Robinson 34 runs (42 balls, 1x4s, 4x6s, @80.95)
Callum Macfarlane 22 runs(53 balls, 3x4s, @41.51)
Sabrish Prasad 10-1-46-37-4 @3.70e
Adit Kappa 10-0-46-34-3 @3.40e

Argentina vs Canada, Ground 2

CANADA won by 10 wickets. ARGENTINA 23 all out in 19.5 Overs, Canada 62 for 2 wickets in 4.5 overs 

Otto Sorondo 7 runs (37 balls, 1x6s, @18.92) – 7 runs Extras.
Jagmandeep Singh Paul 5-3-28-7-6 @1.40e

Yuvraj Samra 20 runs not out (4 balls, 2x4s, 2x6s, @500)

Tuesday, 12 August

Argentina vs USA, Ground 1

USA won by 9 wickets.  Argentina 19 all out in 10.3 overs, USA 20 for 1 in 14 balls (2.2 overs).

Ansh Rai 1.3-0-8-2-4 @1.33e
Supransh Kumar 4-1-19-7-3 @1.75e
Sabrish Prasad 4-2-20-8-3 @2e

Nitish Sudini 14 runs(8 balls, 2x4s, @175)

Bermuda vs Canada, Ground 2

CANADA won by 8 wickets. BERMUDA  60 all out in 16.4 Overs, Canada 24 for no loss in just 5 balls (0.5 Overs)

Luke Horon 13 runs (25 balls, 2x4s, @52)
Isaiah Obrien 13 runs (13 balls, 1x4s, 1x6s, @100)
Callum Mcintosh 13 runs (18 balls, 1x4s, @100)
Jagmandeep Singh Paul 3-1-14-7-3 @2.33e
Krish Misra 6-1-27-15-3 @2.5e

Aryan Sidhu 35 runs not out (13 balls, 4x4s, 3x6s, @269.23)
Dharm Patel 18 runs (7 balls, 1x4s, 2x6s, @257.14)
Luke Horon 2-0-7-23-2 @11.50e 

Wednesday, 13 August

Bermuda vs USA, Ground 2

USA beat Bermuda by 7 wickets.  Bermuda 55 all out in 32.5 overs, USA 56 for 3 in 6.4 overs.

Luke Horan 21 runs (50 balls, 2x4s @42)
Luke Fulton 16 runs (65 balls, 2x4s @24.62)
Utkarsh Srivastava 2.5-1-15-3-2 @1.06
Ans Rai 8-2-41-11-2 @1.38
Adnit Jhamb 3-0-14-5-2 @1.67
Supransh kumar 6-1-27-11-2 @1.83
Adit Kappa 8-2-41-14-2 @2.75

Nitish Sudini 27 runs (13 balls, 2x4s, 2x6s) @207.69
Adnit Jhamb 13 runs (14 balls, 1x4s) @92.86

Argentina vs Canada, Ground 1

Abandoned,  Canada 360 for 9 in 42 overs, Argentina 16 for 1 in 1.5 Overs,

Game was delayed by Rain & reduced to 42 overs game , Rain prevented further play during Argentina inning.

Aryan Sidhu 85 runs (58 balls, 6x4s, 7x6s, @146.55)
Shivam Sharma 65 runs (47 balls, 4x4s, 3x6s, @138.30)
Yuvraj Samra 60 runs (40 balls, 3x4s, 6x6s, @138.30)
extras 39
Alvaro Minardi 8-0-24-47-3 @5.88

Friday, 15 August

Argentina vs USA, Ground 2

Congratulations to USA,  qualify for 2026 U-19 World Cup… 

USA beat Argentina by 9 wickets.  Argentina 34 all out in 15.5 overs, USA 35 for 1 in 6.1 overs.

Juan Moline 13 runs (35 balls, 1x4s @37.14)
Sahir Bhatia 4.5-1-23-9-5 @1.86
Supransh Kumar 5-2-26-10-4 @2.00

Amrinder Singh Gill 21 runs not out (20 balls, 1x4s, 1x6s) @105
Saharsh Shwetham 10 runs (12 balls, 2x4s) @83.33

Bermuda vs Canada, Ground 1

 Canada won by 13 runs DL methos, Canada 147 all out in 39.5 overs, Bermuda 96 for 6 in 34.4 overs.

Shivam Sharma 54 runs (74 balls, 0x4s, 2x6s, @72.97)
Toby Cox 25 runs (60 balls @41.67)
Isaish Obrian 8.5-0-34-34-3 @3.85

Luke Horan 36 runs (60 balls, 2x4s, @ 60)

Saturday, 16 August

Canada vs USA, Ground 1

Argentina vs Bermuda, Ground 2

*All matches will be played at 10h30 local time.

June 25^th, 2025, Ahmedabad.

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