The new edition of Asian Cup U19 2024 will begin on November 29 at United Arab Emirates (UAE)promising an exciting showcase of young cricketing talent from across Asia. With eight teams participating, the tournament will feature a two-group format leading to the semi-finals and a grand final, culminating on December 8. Among the matches, the much-anticipated clash between INDIA AND Pakistan on November 30 is expected to attract considerable attention, based on the historical rivalry between the two nations.
Champion defense and historical context
Bangladesh enter the tournament as defending champions after winning their first U19 AFC Asian Cup title in 2023 by convincingly defeating the United Arab Emirates. Historically, India has been a dominant force in this competition, having won the title eight times out of ten editions. However, with Bangladesh’s recent success and a strong squad, they cannot be overlooked as contenders this year.
A competitive format
The tournament will feature eight teams divided into two groups:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Japan
- Group B: Afghanistan, BangladeshNepal, Sri Lanka
Each team will compete against the others in their group, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals. This structure not only ensures that every match is decisive, but also sets the stage for exciting encounters as the teams compete for a place in the finals.
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The tour begins with Bangladesh taking on Afghanistan on November 29. The schedule is packed with exciting matches leading up to the finals:
- November 29: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh; Sri Lanka vs Nepal
- November 30: India vs Pakistan; United Arab Emirates vs. Japan
- December 1: Bangladesh vs Nepal; Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
- December 2: Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates; India vs Japan
- December 3: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka; Afghanistan vs Nepal
- December 4: Pakistan vs Japan; India vs United Arab Emirates
- December 6: Semi-final
- December 8: Final
All matches will be played at either the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai or the Sharjah Cricket Stadium starting at 05:00 AM GMT/ 10:30 AM IST/ 09:00 AM Local, both venues known for international cricket.
Streaming and Live Streaming Details:
- India: Sony liv app and website with streaming on Sony Sports Network channels
