The rescheduling became necessary after the tournament was relocated from Sri Lanka to South Africa due to the ICC’s suspension of the island nation for political interference in cricket administration.
India find itself in Group A, competing against Bangladesh, Ireland, and the USA.
Following the match against Bangladesh, India will take on Ireland on January 25 in Bloemfontein. Their last group stage match will be against the USA on January 28, at the same venue.
The tournament will open with a double header on January 19 as Ireland will face-off against the USA at Bloemfontein while West Indies and South Africa will meet each other at the JB Marks Oval at Potchefstroom.
India’s schedule:
January 20: India vs Bangladesh.
January 25: India vs Ireland
January 28: India vs USA
Other groupings:
Group B: England, South Africa, West Indies, Scotland.
Group C: Australia, Sri Lanka, Namibia, Zimbabwe.
Group D: Afghanistan, Pakistan, New Zealand, Nepal.
(With PTI Inputs)
