Overview
- The tournament runs from January 15 to February 6, with the final scheduled in Harare and matches shared between venues in Zimbabwe and Namibia.
- India face the United States at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, with the toss at 12:30 PM IST and first ball at 1:00 PM IST on Star Sports and JioHotstar.
- The format features a group stage feeding into Super Sixes, followed by semi-finals and a title match in Harare on February 6.
- India pursue a record-extending sixth title under captain Ayush Mhatre, with 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi among the players to watch and vice-captain Vihaan Malhotra back from injury.
- Australia arrive as defending champions, Group B includes Bangladesh and New Zealand with India and USA, and the field features newcomers such as Tanzania alongside a returning Japan.