A few hours left until the official start of the U-19 World Cup.
In such a case, a photo of the U-19 World Cup with leopards taken by the ICC went viral.
Curious cats and cricket fans are ready #U19 World Cup action in Namibia 🐆
Thank you @Naankuse Base pic.twitter.com/NpSj9o4Yfh
– ICC (@ICC) January 14, 2026
Cheetahs can be seen posing with trophies in a photo shoot in a Namibian national park.
The U-19 World Cup is all set to shine new stars on the world cricket horizon
It is worth remembering that 3 matches will be played on the first day of the ICC U-19 World Cup.
Come join the stars of the future 🌟
Day one of #U19 World Cup starting today! pic.twitter.com/BV7bTIkvsY
– ICC (@ICC) January 15, 2026
In the first match India and the USA, in the second match hosts Zimbabwe and Scotland and in the third match the teams of Tanzania and West India will meet.
All three matches will start at 12:30 pm Pakistan time.
Pakistan team will play England in their opening match tomorrow.
