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The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has on Thursday (October 8) announced the schedule for the upcoming U19 Asia Cup 2026. The tournament will get underway on November 5 with eight continent teams battling out for the title in Oman.
The Asian Cricket Council has confirmed that Muscat's Oman Cricket Academy Grounds 1 and 2 will host all the matches of the upcoming U19 Asia Cup 2026 next month. Amid this, SA20 2027 full squads: Complete list of players for all teams after auction.
India vs Pakistan clash set for November 5 as U19 Asia Cup 2026 schedule announced
The upcoming U19 Asia Cup 2026 will be played in the 50-over format as confirmed by the ACC on Thursday. A total of eight teams will battle out for the ultimate prize in Oman. The tournament features a total of 15 matches, including the knockouts.
India, Pakistan, the UAE, and Nepal have been slotted in Group A while the Group B comprised of Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia for the upcoming U19 Asia Cup 2026 in Oman.
The U19 Asia Cup 2026 will get underway with the opening clash between Sri Lanka and Malaysia on November 5 at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground 2, which will also host the first semifinal on November 12 and the title clash on November 14.
The big clash of the tournament, India vs Pakistan, will be held on November 8 at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground 1. However, the India Under 19 team will kick off their campaign against Nepal on November 6 before facing Pakistan and then the UAE on November 10.
𝐎𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 🇴🇲 The #DPWorldMensU19AsiaCup2026 gets underway on November 5 ~ with the continent’s top U19 sides set to battle it out for the title 🏆 #ACC https://t.co/tol77z81yK
— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) October 8, 2026
Pakistan enter U19 Asia Cup as defending champions, but India dominates the tournament
Well, Pakistan U19 entered the upcoming U19 Asia Cup as the defending champions. They won the 2025 edition in December after beating India U19 by 191 runs in the final in Dubai. It was Pakistan’s second Asia Cup title.
However, India remains the most successful team in the tournament. India has won the U19 Asia Cup title 8 times, including one shared, while Pakistan and Bangladesh have 2 titles each.
Afghanistan has won the tournament only once, but they are now aiming to make a strong impact in the upcoming U19 Asia Cup 2026 in Oman. Amid this, Sanjay Manjrekar gives blunt verdict on Bhuvneshwar Kumar's India comeback.
Afghanistan U19 chase glory with Oman tour
Actually, Afghanistan U19 are gearing up to play multiple 50-over matches in Oman as part of their preparations for the upcoming U19 Asia Cup. The Afghan team will play five Youth ODI series against Bangladesh in Oman as they look to get enough match practice and adjust to the conditions.
The matches will be played from October 13 to October 23. After that, Afghanistan U19 will face Oman U19 in a two-match youth ODI series on October 27 and October 30 in Oman. These matches will help the young players to find their rhythm, gain confidence, and understand the conditions before the tournament begins.
Here's the complete DP World Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026 schedule:
| Date & Day | Stage / Round | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Nov (Thu) | Group Stage | Sri Lanka U19 vs Malaysia U19 | OCA Ground 2 | 10:30 AM |
| 5th Nov (Thu) | Group Stage | Bangladesh U19 vs Afghanistan U19 | OCA Ground 1 | 10:30 AM |
| 6th Nov (Fri) | Group Stage | Pakistan U19 vs UAE U19 | OCA Ground 2 | 10:30 AM |
| 6th Nov (Fri) | Group Stage | India U19 vs Nepal U19 | OCA Ground 1 | 10:30 AM |
| 7th Nov (Sat) | Group Stage | Afghanistan U19 vs Malaysia U19 | OCA Ground 2 | 10:30 AM |
| 7th Nov (Sat) | Group Stage | Sri Lanka U19 vs Bangladesh U19 | OCA Ground 1 | 10:30 AM |
| 8th Nov (Sun) | Group Stage | UAE U19 vs Nepal U19 | OCA Ground 2 | 10:30 AM |
| 8th Nov (Sun) | Group Stage | India U19 vs Pakistan U19 | OCA Ground 1 | 10:30 AM |
| 9th Nov (Mon) | Group Stage | Bangladesh U19 vs Malaysia U19 | OCA Ground 2 | 10:30 AM |
| 9th Nov (Mon) | Group Stage | Sri Lanka U19 vs Afghanistan U19 | OCA Ground 1 | 10:30 AM |
| 10th Nov (Tue) | Group Stage | India U19 vs UAE U19 | OCA Ground 2 | 10:30 AM |
| 10th Nov (Tue) | Group Stage | Pakistan U19 vs Nepal U19 | OCA Ground 1 | 10:30 AM |
| 12th Nov (Thu) | Semi-Final 1 | Group A Winner (A1) vs Group B Runner-up (B2) | OCA Ground 2 | 10:30 AM |
| 12th Nov (Thu) | Semi-Final 2 | Group B Winner (B1) vs Group A Runner-up (A2) | OCA Ground 1 | 10:30 AM |
| 14th Nov (Sat) | Final | Winner of SF1 vs Winner of SF2 | OCA Ground 2 | 10:30 A |
