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The two finalists plus the third-placed team will qualify to compete at the Africa Qualifier in 2023 where they will be joined by Namibia, Tanzania and Uganda who enter the qualification pathway at this stage.Īmericas and East Asia Pacific nations will see their qualifying events for the World Cup take place in 2023, with both regions each hosting one single qualification event to determine their qualifying teams. ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup – Africa Division 2 Qualifierįrom 30 September to 8 October, the Africa Division 2 Qualifier takes place in Abuja, Nigeria where the competing hosts will welcome Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda and Sierra Leone. They will join Kuwait, Malaysia, Nepal and UAE who are already granted a place at the final stage of qualification. Bahrain, Bhutan, Hong Kong, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and Thailand will be competing, with the two finalists progressing to the Asia Qualifier. Oman will play host to the ICC Asia Division 2 Qualifier from 29 September to 7 October. ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup – Asia Division 2 Qualifier Both will host their Division 2 Qualifiers from September before their final Regional Qualifiers in 2023. Upon conclusion of the Europe qualifying event, the focus will then shift to the Africa and Asia regions. “For the Guernsey players it is great that they get the opportunity to show their talents in front of their family and friends, and for all it provides the opportunity to make cricketing friendships that will no doubt be rekindled in later years as they progress into their respective senior squads.” Speaking on the commencement of the Europe Division 2 Qualifier, Mark Latter, Chief Executive Officer at Guernsey Cricket commented, “Having had to put international cricket on hold for the past couple of years, to be back both playing and hosting is really exciting and we look forward to welcoming all the teams to Guernsey to enjoy the fantastic cricket facilities we have and also the delights of our beautiful island. The two finalists and the winner of the third-place playoff will all progress to join Jersey, the Netherlands and Scotland in the Europe Qualifier - the second and final stage in the region’s qualification pathway, which will be held in 2023.

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Young stars representing Denmark, France, Germany, Isle of Man, Italy, Norway and Sweden will arrive in Guernsey alongside the hosts to set the ball rolling on another thrilling series of qualification events. The Europe Division 2 Qualifier starting on 5 August will see eight teams competing in 20 matches over a seven-day period across the island’s four venues.

Due to the depth in strength in the Europe, Africa and Asia regions, a two-division qualification pathway will take place with 24 teams competing for eight Regional Qualifier spots. Guernsey will be the first stop on the qualification calendar for the 2024 event. The remaining five spots will be determined by regional qualification. The 15th edition of the event will involve Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies and Zimbabwe by virtue of their top 11 finish in the 2022 edition. The event, which continues its rich legacy of having introduced some of today’s biggest cricket icons onto the world stage, will see the most promising talent from around the globe battle it out to identify the competing nations in 2024. The future stars of men’s cricket are set to contest the first pathway events en-route to the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup as qualification gets underway in August. 24 Division 2 teams aiming to secure eight Regional Qualifier spots – the second and final stage of qualification for regions.Guernsey to host first U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup regional qualifier between 5 – 11 August, with Asia and Africa following in September.11 teams confirmed for 2024, five spots up for grabs via regional qualification.

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