U19 Asia Cup 2024 full schedule announced, India-Pakistan clash confirmed amid Champions Trophy controversy

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the schedule for the upcoming Men's U19 Asia Cup 2024. The Asian competition is scheduled to kick start on 29th November and will take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) across two venues in Sharjah and Dubai.

A total of eight teams will be taking part in the U19 Asia Cup 2024, including the top three teams from the Men’s Under-19 Premier Cup. The teams are India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka Bangladesh, Nepal, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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Eight teams in the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024 have been divided into two groups of four teams each

The eight teams in the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024 have been divided into two groups of four teams each. Both group comprises two full members of ICC. Every matchday will have one game from each group. Each team will be playing one match against their group stage opponents and the top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.

The semi-finals will be played on December 6 in Dubai and Sharjah. The ACC has staged the final of the Men's U19 Asia Cup 2024 at the Dubai International Stadium on December 8.

Groups of teams in the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024

India are placed in Group A alongside Pakistan and Japan and hosts the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Group B consists of Afghanistan, defending champions Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Group A: India, Pakistan, Japan, UAE

Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal

India have been the most successful side in the U19 Asia Cup. They won the titles 8 times out of the 10 editions and would be hoping to achieve the same this time around too. The boys in blue couldn't win the title last year as they were eliminated by Bangladesh, who went on to win the tournament.

The full schedule of the U19 Asia Cup

Bangladesh will be playing the tournament opener against Afghanistan. The second match of the Men's U19 Asia Cup will be a blockbuster clash as India will be taking on Pakistan. Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai will be hosting the game between arch-rivals on Saturday (30th November).

Here's the full schedule of the U19 Asia Cup

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