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U19 World Cup Schedule Released

Fri, 23/11/2007 - 03:31 — admin

The ICC have released details of the next U19 World Cup tournament, to be held in Malaysia from 17th February to 3rd March 2008. Zimbabwe, who are seeded 8th in the competition, are in Group A along with Pakistan (seeded 1st), New Zealand (9th) and hosts Malaysia (16th). Zimbabwe's fixture list for the group stage is:

18 February     Zimbabwe v New Zealand          JCA, Johor
20 February     Malaysia v Zimbabwe             MPTI, Johor
22 February     Pakistan v Zimbabwe             MPTI, Johor

The top two sides in each group will progress to the Super League stage, while the bottom two will progress to the Plate competition. Both stages will be held between 24th February and 3rd March.
ICC - Details of 2008 ICC U/19 Cricket World Cup in Malaysia confirmed

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Fri, 23/11/2007 - 03:40 — brmtaylor.com admin (not verified)

Traditionally Zimbabwe has done pretty well in U19... all 3 games are pretty winnable. I'll stick my neck out here and say Zimbabwe will make it through to the next stage.

Fri, 23/11/2007 - 03:51 — maehara (not verified)

Zim had a clean-sweep of their group last time out (Ireland, England and Nepal, if I remember) before going on to lose all their Super League matches. Pakistan were one of the sides that beat them.

Also remember last time around, we had Williams and Ballance in the side - I don't think the current U19 side is as strong. That said, chances of reaching the Super League stage are looking quite good...

Fri, 23/11/2007 - 04:03 — brmtaylor.com admin (not verified)

That's true. Looking at the current squad I'd say Solomon Mire (List A average of 115 or so!) is the standout, although for some reason Gaisford and Jarvis seem to ring a bell. Perhaps relatives have represented Zim at some point.

I'd say their top 5 players are Justin Gaisford, Kyle Jarvis, Tendai Mashonganyika, Prince Masvaure and Solomon Mire. Hopefully there is enough talent and skill to beat either New Zealand or Pakistan, and progress.

As for the Malaysia game, I'd like to think the Zimbabwe U13 could beat them... :lol: