At the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, the defending champions India will look to continue their unbeaten run when they face New Zealand.

The five-time champions, India, have had a fairly easy run of it thus far with convincing wins against the USA, Ireland and Bangladesh in Group A. The Junior Black Caps in turn lost by 10 wickets to Pakistan, but bounced back with a one wicket victory against Afghanistan, while they beat Nepal by 64-runs in Group D.

Over at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley, Sri Lanka, will be in action against the West Indies. Sri Lanka, who were originally meant to host the tournament, started with a six wicket defeat to Australia, while they beat Namibia by 77-runs and claimed a 39-run win over Zimbabwe in Group B. The Windies lost by 32-runs to South Africa, beat Scotland by five wickets and stunned England with a two wicket win in Group A.

At the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom, it will be Ireland up against Pakistan. The Irish started with seven wickets win against the USA in Bloemfontein, while they lose by six wickets to Bangladesh and were thumped by 201-runs by India. Pakistan has enjoyed a great run with 181-run drubbing of Afghanistan, a five wicket win again Nepal and a 10-wicket mauling of New Zealand.

All of these games will get underway at 10:00 on Tuesday morning.

On Wednesday, Bangladesh with play against Nepal in Bloemfontein, Australia will be up against England in Kimberley and the Junior Proteas will be in action against neighbours, Zimbabwe, in Potchefstroom.

Morgan Piek OFM Sport