With three days of group play completed at the Under-19 cricket World Cup in Christchurch, all teams in the tournament have had at least one outing with bat and ball.
India have gone clear at the top of Group A, but England can match them today with a win in their match against first-time qualifier Afghanistan at QEII Park.
In Group B, South Africa will be hoping for two points to catch up with Australia at the top of the table. They play USA, who showed some positive signs in their match against the much-vaunted Australians on the weekend.
New Zealand and Sri Lanka are equal on two points from one match in Group C, with the host nation ahead on net run rate.
New Zealand opened their tournament with a convincing 9 wicket win over Canada on Saturday. The Kiwis' next match is against Zimbabwe tomorrow.
In Group D, Bangladesh, Pakistan and West Indies are all equal on two points apiece, but Pakistan has a game in hand.
* In addition to host city Christchurch, tournament organisers are using Queenstown, Napier and Palmerston North as match venues.
Cricket: U-19 action heats up
Harry Boam (L) and Jimmy Neesham of New Zealand batting during the U-19 World Cup match between New Zealand and Canada at Lincoln. Photo / Getty Images
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