In Group B, the ICC U19 Men\u2019s Cricket World Cup\u2019s most successful team, India, are drawn alongside 2020 champions Bangladesh, former finalists New Zealand and the USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With five titles to their name, India have been a powerhouse at this level, reaching the last five finals, most recently losing out to Australia in the final two years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That came four years after they missed out on the title to Bangladesh, with the two set to face off in the young tigers\u2019 opening match on 17 January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joining them are New Zealand, finalists back in 1998, and USA, appearing in back-to-back editions for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most exciting young talents in world cricket is set to take his next steps towards stardom in the shape of 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sooryavanshi shone in India\u2019s Youth ODI series against England U19s, with knocks of 143 from 78 balls and 86 from 31.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More recently, India reached the final of the U19 Asia Cup but were beaten by Pakistan in the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu made an unbeaten double century against Malaysia at the U19 Asia Cup, while medium-pacer Deepesh Devendran finished as the competition\u2019s leading wicket-taker with 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bangladesh<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bangladesh made it to the semi-final of the tournament for the first time at the 10th attempt but then followed third place in 2016 with the title four years later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A host of players from the 2020 edition are now forming the backbone of the senior team including Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shoriful Islam and Towhid Hridoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This time around, they arrive after reaching the semi-final of the Asia Cup, with opener Zawad Abrar starring with the bat and left-arm spinner Shariar Ahmed the pick of their bowlers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n New Zealand<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Runners-up 28 years ago, New Zealand have made it back to the semi-final stage three times since, most recently in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In that edition in South Africa, they lost out to Group B opponents Bangladesh, while another of their Group B rivals, India, accounted for them on the other two occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coached by former New Zealand batter Anton Devcich, New Zealand have named a squad with a fair amount of first-class experience under their belts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Skipper Tom Jones scored a century on his first-class debut for Otago, while Northern Districts pair Snehith Reddy and Aryan Mann will also have a big role to play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n USA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The USA sealed their fourth appearance at an ICC U19 Men\u2019s Cricket World Cup by cruising through the Americas Qualifier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They won all six matches they played by comfortable margins, with plenty of notable individual performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amrinder Gill\u2019s century inspired a victory over Bermuda while Sahir Bhatia took five for nine as Argentina were bowled out for just 34.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tougher tests lie ahead in Zimbabwe \u2013 starting against India on the opening day \u2013 but the American squad will be relishing the challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fixtures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 15 January, USA v India, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo<\/p>\n\n\n\n 17 January, India v Bangladesh, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo<\/p>\n\n\n\n 18 January, New Zealand v USA, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo<\/p>\n\n\n\n 20 January, Bangladesh v New Zealand, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo<\/p>\n\n\n\n 23 January, Bangladesh v USA, Takashinga Sports Club, Harare<\/p>\n\n\n\n 24 January, India v New Zealand, Queens Sports Club, 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