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2016 Under 19 World Cup
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Afghanistan win plate tournament
Afghanistan have won the Under-19 World Cup plate competition by beating Zimbabwe in the final.
Namibia beat Nepal - secure 2018 qualification
Namibia beat Nepal in the seventh place play-off and secure qualification for the 2018 tournament.
Easy win for Canada to secure 15th place
Canada beat Fiji by 8 wickets to secure 15th place at the Under-19 World Cup.
Ireland beat Scotland by 95 runs
Ireland finished their World Cup campaign on a high note after beating Scotland by 95 runs in their 13th/14th play-off decider.
Namibia thumped by England - will play Nepal for 7th place
Namibia lose to England in a fifth place play-off semi-final.
Nepal lose in 5th place semi-final
Nepal are beaten by Pakistan in the 5th place semi-final.
Afghanistan through to plate final
Afghanistan outplay New Zealand as they reach the plate final.
McCreath stars as Scotland beat Fiji
A fine all-round performance from Finlay McCreath was the catalyst for Scotland's 76 run win over Fiji.
Anders the hero as Ireland beat Canada
RORY ANDERS four wicket haul helped Ireland to a comfortable win over Canada in their 13th place semi-final play-off.
Quarter final defeat for Namibia
A Risabh Pant century leads India to victory over Namibia.
Canada lose again as Under-19 World Cup continues
Canada lose by six wickets to Zimbabwe in the plate quarter finals.
Nepal lose quarter final
Bangladesh reach their first ICC semi-final after beating Nepal in the Under-19 World Cup quarter finals.
Karim Janat leads Afghans to win over Fiji
Fiji's horrible Under-19 World Cup campaign carries on with another big win, this time to Afghanistan.
Phillips boundary blitz stuns Scotland
Glenn Phillips boundary blitz propelled New Zealand to a seven wicket win over Scotland in their 9th place quarter-final clash in Bangladesh.
Ireland thumped by South Africa
IRELAND'S U19 cricketers slipped to an eight wicket loss to South Africa in their 9th place quarter-final play-off at Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh.
Scotland thrashed by South Africa
Scotland slump to comprehensive ten wicket loss to South Africa.
Fastest 50 leads to Nepal defeat
Rishabh Pant scores the fastest ever Under-19 ODI fifty as India thrash Nepal in Mirpur.
First win of tournament for Afghanistan
Afghanistan get their first win of the tournament by beating Canada in Sylhet.
Spirited Ireland lose to New Zealand
Ireland under-19's completed their World Cup group stages in Fatullah with another improved showing but ultimately another defeat as New Zealand claimed 3rd spot in Group D with a four wicket win.
Namibia through to quarter finals after beating defending champions
Namibia make it two associates in the quarter finals after beating defending champions South Africa.
Another big defeat for Fiji
Six wickets for Tikoisuva, but Fiji still beaten heavily by the West Indies.
Scotland lose to hosts Bangladesh
Scotland slipped to a 114 run defeat by hosts Bangladesh in their second match at the U19 World Cup.
Canada defeated again
Canada lose to Pakistan by 7 wickets in Sylhet.
Afghan batting lets them down again
Afghanistan's batting line-up fails again as they lose a low scoring match against Sri Lanka.
Ireland slump to Nepal
IRELAND Under 19's slumped to an eight wicket loss to Nepal in their second game of the ICC U19 World Cup in Bangladesh.
Scotland suffer heavy loss to Namibia
SCOTLAND suffered a chastening defeat at the hands of fellow Associates Namibia in their opening encounter.
Second defeat for Fiji
Fiji lose to Zimbabwe by 7 wickets as their Under-19 World Cup campaign continues.
Eagleson proud of Irish efforts
Ireland Head coach Ryan Eagleson was justifiably proud after his young side went toe to toe with competition favourites India.
Nepal shock New Zealand
Qualifier Nepal caused the first major upset of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 when it stunned New Zealand by 32 runs in a Group D match in Fatullah.
Nepal off to a flyer with win over New Zealand
Nepal record their seventh Under-19 World Cup win over a full member as they beat New Zealand in Fatullah.
Battling Ireland lose to India
Ireland began their campaign with a 79-run defeat by India in Dhaka - however despite the reverse, the Irish camp will take heart from what was a solid performance against a quality Indian outfit.
Heavy defeat for Canada
Canada lose by 199 runs to Sri Lanka as they begin their Under-19 World Cup campaign.
Afghan batsman struggle in defeat to Pakistan
Afghanistan lose to Pakistan by 6 wickets as their Under-19 World Cup campaign begins.
Hapless Fiji crash to defeat
Fiji's Under-19 World Cup starts with a 299 run defeat to England.
Leading coaches wish players good luck
India's legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev has joined national coaches from across the globe to wish 'good luck' to the players taking part in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Bangladesh.
Sloman replaces Cameron in Scotland squad
Following an injury to Scotland bowler Scott Cameron during the official warm up matches, it has been confirmed he is unable to play no further part in the tournament.
Ireland lose to Canada
Ireland's under-19's suffered a second consecutive World Cup warm-up defeat in Savar on Monday when a disappointing batting collapse saw them lose by four wickets to Canada.
Eagleson hopeful ahead of World Cup clashes
Ireland Under 19 Head Coach Ryan Eagleson on his side's chances in the World Cup in Bangladesh.
Scotland win final warm up match
Scotland defeated Fiji by 21 runs in their final warm up match which was reduced to 36 overs a side after fog delayed the start.
Ireland lose to Afghanistan
Ireland's under-19's began their official World Cup warm-up campaign with a disappointing 126-run defeat at the hands of an impressive Afghanistan side
Scotland U19 lose warm up match to West Indies
Scotland U19 lost by 148 runs to West Indies in their first warm up match in Fatullah.
Ireland lose warm-up to South Africa
Ireland's Under 19 cricketers shook off the winter cobwebs as they played an unofficial warm-up match against their South African counterparts in Dubai where they have been for the past four days.
Chopra hails once in a lifetime opportunity
TEENAGE Coleraine cricketer Varun Chopra has spoken of his excitement after being named in the Ireland squad for the ICC Under-19 World Cup tournament which begins in Bangladesh at the end of this month.
Gillespie relishing World Cup lifeline
Preparations are now well under way for the Ireland under-19 squad's departure to the World Cup with five North West-based teenagers joining up with the rest of the party heading for Bangladesh.
O'Brien encourages Ireland U19s
Ireland's Kevin O'Brien recalls how his participation in this tournament has helped him develop as a cricketer.
Brothers in Arms as Ireland announce squad
Three sets of brothers included in Ireland U19 World Cup squad.
Scotland squad announced
The Scotland squad for the Under 19 World Cup in Bangladesh in January and February has been announced.