Harare, Dec. 16 -- The final preparations for the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 will gather pace for Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, as they engage in a tri-nation series before the tournament.

According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), the showpiece event is all set to be hosted from January 15- February 6 in Zimbabwe and Namibia, and the tri-nation series will provide good practice to the three sides before the event.

Action will get underway on Christmas Day, December 25, with Zimbabwe facing Afghanistan at Harare Sports Club.

The second match will see Afghanistan take on Pakistan on December 27, also at Harare Sports Club.

The tournament will then move to Prince Edward School on December 29, where Zimbabw...