Defending Champions India take on Pakistan in the opening match of ICC Under -19 World Cup Championship in Dubai on February 15 next year. The International Cricket Council announced the groupings and fixtures in Dubai today. India, Pakistan ,Scotland and Papua New Guinea have been placed in Group-A. Australia, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Namibia are in Group-B While South Africa, West Indies ,Zimbabwe and Canada are in Group-C. The host nation UAE has been placed in Group-D long with England, New Zealand and Srilanka. In all 48 matches will played across seven venues in UAE.Defending Champion India is once again a strong contender for the title having defeated Australia in the final in 2012.