The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is gearing up for the tenth edition of the U19 Asia Cup, kicking off on Friday, December 10, 2023. This exciting cricket tournament, similar to the previous ACC U19 edition, is scheduled to happen in Dubai, UAE, spread across three venues: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, ICC Academy Oval 1, and ICC Academy Oval 2.
In the ACC Under 19 Asia Cup 2023, a total of 8 teams will compete for the title. These teams include India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE, Japan, and Nepal. The teams are divided into two groups – Group A and Group B. Throughout the tournament, 15 matches will take place, including thrilling semi-final and final matches.
Explore the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 schedule, teams, groups, matches, and catch live streaming, telecast, and other essential details below.
ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023
The ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 is set to kick off from December 8 to December 17 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is organizing this youth cricket tournament, featuring eight teams in a total of 15 ODI matches.
The participating nations include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, which are the five full members of the ACC. Additionally, Japan, Nepal, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) earned their spots by finishing among the top three in the ACC Men’s Under-19 Premier Cup.
The eight teams are divided into two groups, with Group A comprising Afghanistan, India, Nepal, and Pakistan, while Group B consists of Bangladesh, Japan, Sri Lanka, and the UAE. Each team will face the others in their group once, and the top two teams from each group will proceed to the semi-finals.
The semi-final winners will compete in the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 final on December 17. All matches will be held at the ICC Academy Ground, ICC Academy Ground No 2, and Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
India, the defending champions, won the 2021 final against Sri Lanka and are the most successful team in the tournament’s history with eight titles in nine editions. Notably, in 2012, India and Pakistan shared the trophy after a tied final match in Kuala Lumpur. Afghanistan also claimed victory in 2017.
ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 Schedule
Check the complete schedule for the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 below.
| ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 Schedule | |||
| Date | Time | Match | Venue |
| Friday, 8 Dec 2023 | 11 am | India vs Afghanistan | ICC Academy Oval 1, Dubai |
| Friday, 8 Dec 2023 | 11 am | Pakistan vs Nepal | ICC Academy Oval 2, Dubai |
| Saturday, 9 Dec 2023 | 11 am | Bangladesh vs UAE | ICC Academy Oval 1, Dubai |
| Saturday, 9 Dec 2023 | 11 am | Sri Lanka vs Japan | ICC Academy Oval 2, Dubai |
| Sunday, 10 Dec 2023 | 11 am | India vs Pakistan | ICC Academy Oval 1, Dubai |
| Sunday, 10 Dec 2023 | 11 am | Afghanistan vs Nepal | ICC Academy Oval 2, Dubai |
| Monday, 11 Dec 2023 | 11 am | Sri Lanka vs UAE | ICC Academy Oval 1, Dubai |
| Monday, 11 Dec 2023 | 11 am | Bangladesh vs Japan | ICC Academy Oval 2, Dubai |
| Tuesday, 12 Dec 2023 | 11 am | Pakistan vs Afghanistan | ICC Academy Oval 1, Dubai |
| Tuesday, 12 Dec 2023 | 11 am | India vs Nepal | ICC Academy Oval 2, Dubai |
| Wednesday, 13 Dec 2023 | 11 am | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | ICC Academy Oval 1, Dubai |
| Wednesday, 13 Dec 2023 | 11 am | UAE vs Japan | ICC Academy Oval 2, Dubai |
| Friday, 15 Dec 2023 | 11 am | Semi-Final 1 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Friday, 15 Dec 2023 | 11 am | Semi-Final 2 | ICC Academy Oval 1, Dubai |
| Sunday, 17 Dec 2023 | 11 am | Final | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
ACC U19 Asia Cup Venue
All matches of the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 are scheduled to take place in Dubai. The games will be spread across three different venues: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, ICC Academy Oval 1, and ICC Academy Oval 2.
ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 Matches
The ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 will feature a total of 15 matches, with the much-anticipated U19 Asia Cup 2023 final scheduled for Sunday, December 17, 2023.
ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 Teams and Groups
Under 19 Asia Cup 2023 Teams
The U19 Asia Cup 2023 will feature a total of 8 teams, including India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE, Japan, and Nepal.
Under 19 Asia Cup 2023 Groups
The U19 Asia Cup 2023 is divided into two groups: Group A and Group B.
Group A consists of India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Afghanistan.
Group B comprises UAE, Japan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
Where To Watch the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 Live Streaming?
The Under 19 Asia Cup can be enjoyed through live streaming on the Asian Cricket Council’s official YouTube channel. If you’re looking for real-time scores, just click on the link provided below.
ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 Live Streaming
Where To Watch the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 Live Telecast?
The ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 won’t be available for live TV streaming. Keep visiting this page for the latest updates.
ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 Squads
The squads of ACC Under 19 Asia Cup 2023 are given below:
| ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 Squads | ||
| Team | Captain | Players |
| Afghanistan Under-19 | Naseer Khan | Wafiullah Tarakhil, Jamshid Zadran, Khalid Taniwal, Akram Mohammadzai, Sohail Khan Zurmati, Rahimullah Zurmati, Noman Shah Agha, Mohammad Younus Zadran, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Wahidullah Zadran, Bashir Ahmad Afghan, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Ali Ahmad (wicket-keeper) |
| Bangladesh Under-19 | Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby | Ahrar Amin, Jishan Alam, Mohammad Rohanat, Doullah Borson, Mohammad Asrafuzzaman, Boranno Mohammad Iqbal Hasanemon (wicket-keeper), Ariful Islam, Sheikh Paevez Jibon, Maruf Mridha, Mohammad Rafiuzzaman Rafi, Chowdhury Mohammad Rizwan, Adil Bin Siddik (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Ashiqur Rahaman Shibli, Wasi Siddiquee |
| India Under-19 | Uday Saharan | Arshin Kulkarni, Adarsh Singh, Rudra Mayur Patel, Sachin Dhas, Priyanshu Moliya, Musheer Khan, Aaradhya Shukla, Raj Limbani, Naman Tiwari, Avanish Rao (wicket-keeper), Saumy Kumar Pandey, Murugan Abhishek, Innesh Mahajan (wicket-keeper), Dhanush Gowda |
| Japan Under-19 | Koji Hardgrave Abe | Kazuma Stafford (vice-captain), Chihaya Arakawa, Shotaro Hiratsuka, Charles Hinze, Hirotake Kakinuma, Hugo Kelly, Daniel Panckhurst (wicket-keeper), Nihar Parmar, Aditya Phadke, Timothy Moore, Tomo Rear (wicket-keeper), Aarav Tiwari, Kiefer Yamamoto-Lake |
| Nepal Under-19 | Dev Khanal | Dipesh Kandel, Uttam Magar (wicket-keeper), Deepak Dumre (wicket-keeper), Aakash Chand, Bishal KC, Tilak Raj Bhandari, Bipin Rawal (wicket-keeper), Gulshan Jha, Hemant Dhami, Subash Bhandari, Aakash Tripathi, Arjun Kumal, Deepak Bohara |
| Pakistan Under-19 | Saad Baig (captain/wicket-keeper) | Ahmad Hussain, Ali Asfand, Amir Hassan, Arafat Minhas, Azan Awais, Khubaib Khalil, Najab Khan, Naveed Ahmed Khan, Ubaid Shah, Mohammad Riazullah, Mohammad Tayyab Arif (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Zeeshan, Shahzaib Khan, Shamyl Hussain |
| Sri Lanka Under-19 | Sineth Jayawardene | Malsha Tharupath, Pulindu Perera, Rusanda Gamage, Ravishan Nethsara, Sharujan Shanmuganathan (wicket-keeper), Dinura Kalupahana, Vishwa Lahiru, Garuka Sanketh, Vishen Halambage, Ruvishan Perera, Vihas Thewmika, Duvindu Ranatunga, Hirun Kapurubandara (wicket-keeper), Dinuka Thennakoon |
| United Arab Emirates Under-19 | Aayan Afzal Khan | Ayman Ahamed Shakeel Ahamed, Ammar Badami, Ethan Carl D’Souza, Maroof Merchant, Dhruv Parashar, Hardik Pai, Akshat Rai, Yayin Kiran Rai, Omid Rahman, Aryansh Sharma (wicket-keeper), Harshit Seth, Harit Shetty, Shrey Sethi (wicket-keeper), Tanish Suri (wicket-keeper) |
ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 FAQs
Q.1. When does the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 start?
Ans. The tournament kicks off on Friday, December 10, 2023.
Q.2. Where will the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 be held?
Ans. The matches will take place in Dubai, UAE, across three venues: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, ICC Academy Oval 1, and ICC Academy Oval 2.
Q.3. How many teams are participating in the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023?
Ans. Eight teams, including India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE, Japan, and Nepal, will compete for the title.
Q.4. What are the groups for the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023?
Ans. The teams are divided into two groups: Group A (Afghanistan, India, Nepal, Pakistan) and Group B (Bangladesh, Japan, Sri Lanka, UAE).
Q.5. How many matches will be played in the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 tournament?
Ans. A total of 15 matches will take place, including exciting semi-final and final matchups.
