The ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup returns with a new edition in November 2026. This is the 13th edition of the youth 50-over tournament.
So here’s all you need to know about the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026.
When does the Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 start?
The tournament starts on November 5, 2026, with Sri Lanka facing Malaysia in the first match in Al Amerat at 9:00 AM local time (10:30 AM IST)
At the same time, Afghanistan and Bangladesh will square off in the second fixture.
How many teams are participating in total?
It’s an eight-team tournament, the same as last year. India, Nepal, Pakistan and the UAE are the other four teams. Pakistan walk in as the defending champions.
Are the teams divided into two groups?
Yes. There are two groups of four teams each. India, Nepal, Pakistan and the UAE make up Group A, while Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Sri Lanka form Group B.
Here are the groups for the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2026:
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| India U19 | Afghanistan U19 |
| Pakistan U19 | Bangladesh U19 |
| Nepal U19 | Malaysia U19 |
| UAE U19 | Sri Lanka U19 |
What’s the format for the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026?
There’s a simple group stage where teams meet their group opponents once each. So each team plays three matches in the group stage.
The top two teams from each group then move into the semi-finals, with the winners heading into the final.
How many matches will take place?
A total of 15 matches will take place in the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026. Twelve of them are group stage fixtures, while the other three are knockout matches.
Which venues will host the matches?
Two venues in Al Amerat will host the tournament.
Here are the venues:
- Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1)
- Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2)
What’s the complete schedule for the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026?
So the group stage runs from November 5 to 10, with two matches each day.
Then the semi-finals will take place on November 12. The Group A toppers will face the second-placed team from Group B in the first semi-final, while the Group B toppers will take on the No. 2 team from Group A in the other semi-final.
The final of the youth tournament will take place on November 14.
ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2026:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local/IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | Sri Lanka U19 vs Malaysia U19 | Ministry Turf 2 | 9:00 AM/10:30 AM |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Bangladesh U19 vs Afghanistan U19 | Ministry Turf 1 | 9:00 AM/10:30 AM |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Pakistan U19 vs UAE U19 | Ministry Turf 2 | 9:00 AM/10:30 AM |
| Nov 6, 2026 | India U19 vs Nepal U19 | Ministry Turf 1 | 9:00 AM/10:30 AM |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Afghanistan U19 vs Malaysia U19 | Ministry Turf 2 | 9:00 AM/10:30 AM |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Bangladesh U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 | Ministry Turf 1 | 9:00 AM/10:30 AM |
| Nov 8, 2026 | India U19 vs Pakistan U19 | Ministry Turf 2 | 9:00 AM/10:30 AM |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Nepal U19 vs UAE U19 | Ministry Turf 1 | 9:00 AM/10:30 AM |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Bangladesh U19 vs Malaysia U19 | Ministry Turf 2 | 9:00 AM/10:30 AM |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Sri Lanka U19 vs Afghanistan U19 | Ministry Turf 1 | 9:00 AM/10:30 AM |
| Nov 10, 2026 | India U19 vs UAE U19 | Ministry Turf 2 | 9:00 AM/10:30 AM |
| Nov 10, 2026 | Pakistan U19 vs Nepal U19 | Ministry Turf 1 | 9:00 AM/10:30 AM |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Semi-Final 1: A1 vs B2 | Ministry Turf 2 | 9:00 AM/10:30 AM |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Semi-Final 2: B1 vs A2 | Ministry Turf 1 | 9:00 AM/10:30 AM |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Final | Ministry Turf 2 | 9:00 AM/10:30 AM |
What are the squads?
Here’s a look at the squads announced for the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2026.
Afghanistan U19
Sohail Khan (c), Farid Zadran (vc), Subhan Ali, Noman Salrzai, Faisal Mubariz, Taher Sarwary, Abidullah Abid, Hamza Alikhil, Amir Hamza, Sami Mubariz, Lutfullah Mohammadi, Mohammad Ali, Abdullah Hamdard, Imran Mohammadi, Noor Ali Niazi
Bangladesh U19
India U19
Lakshya Raichandani (c), Aaryavir Sehwag, VK Vineeth, Yashbardhan Chauhan (vc), Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, Anvay Dravid (wk), Rajat Baghel (wk), V. Yashveer, Aryan Savsani, Mohit Ulva, Kavya Patel, Shavin Vinod, Ishan Sood
Malaysia U19
Nepal U19
Pakistan U19
Farhan Yousuf (c), Abdul Qadir (wk), Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Raza, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Hasnain Abbas Dar, Hayam Khan, Huzaifa Ahsan, Jahangir Bilal, Mohammad Huzaifa, Mohammad Seyam, Niqab Shafiq, Rizwanullah, Usman Khan
Sri Lanka U19
UAE U19
Ayaan Misbah (c), Ahmed Khudadad, Bilal Khan, Hadayatullah Khan, Muhammad Ahmed, Mohamed Nafees, Muhammad Saad, Naseem Khan, Noorullah Ayobi, Omar Tauqir, Raizal Nadir, Uddish Suri, Umar Faisal, Yayin Rai, Zainullah Rahmani
Where to watch the Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2026?
Sony Sports Network will exclusively broadcast the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 in India. So you can tune in to Sony Sports TV channels and the SonyLIV app and website.
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