U19 Asia Cup 2025: The ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 is set to begin on Friday, December 12, bringing together eight of Asia’s most promising youth teams for a tightly packed, high-stakes 10-day contest in the United Arab Emirates. Serving as an important preparatory event ahead of the ICC U19 World Cup, the tournament features leading cricket nations including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, along with associate members UAE, Nepal and Malaysia.
With matches scheduled across the ICC Academy Ground and The Sevens Stadium in Dubai, the event promises intense competition, rising talent and regional rivalries that will shape the next generation of international cricketers.
Key Takeaways: ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 Overview
- The tournament runs from December 12 to 21, 2025, hosted entirely in the UAE.
- Eight teams are divided into Group A and Group B in a round-robin format.
- India, Pakistan, UAE, Malaysia placed in Group A;
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal in Group B. - Defending champions Bangladesh enter after defeating India in the 2024 final.
- All matches begin at 9:00 AM local time / 10:30 AM IST / 5:00 AM GMT.
- Live telecast on Sony Sports Network; live streaming on SonyLIV.
- Highly anticipated fixtures include India vs UAE (Dec 12) and India vs Pakistan (Dec 14).
Tournament Structure and Format
The 2025 edition of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup will follow the traditional 50-over One Day International format. Eight teams have been divided into two groups of four, each playing a single round-robin league phase.
The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals, where the topper from Group A faces the runner-up from Group B, and vice versa. The winners of the two semi-finals will meet in the final on December 21 at the ICC Academy Ground.
This structure ensures competitive balance while allowing teams to test multiple combinations ahead of the ICC U19 World Cup 2026.
Groups for ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025
Group A
- India
- Pakistan
- Malaysia
- UAE
Group B
- Bangladesh
- Sri Lanka
- Afghanistan
- Nepal
The presence of India and Pakistan in Group A makes it one of the most closely followed groups, while Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan make Group B equally competitive.
Captains of All Participating Teams
- India: Ayush Mhatre
- Pakistan: Saad Baig
- Bangladesh: Azizul Hakim Tamim
- Sri Lanka: Vimath Dinsara
- Afghanistan: Mehboob Taskin
- Nepal: Ashok Dhami
- UAE: Yayin Rai
- Malaysia: Deeaz Patro
Full Squads for ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025
India Squad
Ayush Mhatre (C), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra (vc), Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Harvansh Singh (wk), Yuvraj Gohil, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan A. Patel, Naman Pushpak, D. Deepesh, Henil Patel, Kishan Kumar Singh, Udhav Mohan, Aaron George.
Pakistan Squad
Saad Baig (C), Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Raza, Faham-ul-Haq, Farhan Yousuf, Haroon Arshad, Mohammad Ahmed, Mohammad Huzaifa, Mohammad Riazullah, Naveed Ahmed Khan, Shahzaib Khan, Tayyab Arif, Umar Zaib, Usman Khan.
Bangladesh Squad
Azizul Hakim Tamim (C), Zawad Abrar (vc), Samiun Basir Ratul, Sheikh Parvej Jibon, Rizan Hossain, Shadin Islam, Md. Abdullah, Farid Hasan Faysal, Kalam Siddiki Aleen, Iqbal Hossain Emon, Rifat Beg, Shahriar Al Amin, Ahmed Shahriar, Saad Islam Razin, Md. Shabuj.
Afghanistan Squad
Mehboob Taskin (C/WK), Khalid Ahmadzai (WK), Salam Khan Ahmadzai, Rohullah Arab, Nazeefullah Amiri, Abdul Aziz Khan, Faisal Khan Shinozada, Azizullah Miakhil, Uzair Khan Niazi, Nasratullah Nooristani, Osman Sadat, Zaitullah Shaheen, Khatir Khan Stanikzai, Hafeezullah Zadran, Wahidullah Zadran.
Sri Lanka Squad
Vimath Dinsara (C), Kavija Gamage (vc), Dimantha Mahavithana, Viran Chamuditha, Dulnith Sigera, Chamika Heenatigala, Adham Hilmy, Chamarindu Nethsara, Kithma Vidanapathirana, Sethmika Seneviratne, Sanuja Ninduwara, Kugathas Mathulan, Rasith Nimsara, Vigneshwaran Akash, Tharusha Navodya.
UAE Squad
Yayin Rai (C), Ahmed Khodadad, Aliasgar Shums, Ayaan Misbah, Karan Dhiman, Muhammad Bazil Asim, Naseem Khan, Noorullah Ayobi, Prithvi Madhu, Rayan Khan, Saleh Amin (WK), Shalom D’Souza, Uddish Suri, Yug Sharma, Zainullah Rahmani.
Malaysia Squad
Deeaz Patro (C), Muhammad Aalif, Jaashwin Krishnamurthi, Hamzah Panggi, Muhammad Akram, Mohammad Hariz Afnan, Azib Wajdi, Muhamad Nurhanif, Che Ahmad Al Atif Che Zaman, Muhd Asyraf Rifaie Mohd Afinid, Mohammad Hairil (WK), Muhammad Fathul Muin, Nagineswaran Sathnakumaran, Syakir Izzudin.
Nepal Squad
Ashok Dhami (C), Niraj Yadav (vc/WK), Dilsad Ali, Abishek Tiwari, Cibrin Shrestha, Sahil Patel, Dayanand Mandal, Nischal Chhetri, Ashish Lohar (WK), Nitesh Kumar Patel, Chandan Ram, Roshan BK, Bipin Sharma, Vansh Chhetri, Yubraj Khatri.
Complete Match Schedule for ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025
| Date | Match | Venue | Local Time | IST | GMT | Group |
| Dec 12 | India U19 vs UAE U19 | ICC Academy | 09:00 | 10:30 | 05:00 | A |
| Dec 12 | Pakistan U19 vs Malaysia U19 | The Sevens | 09:00 | 10:30 | 05:00 | A |
| Dec 13 | Afghanistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19 | ICC Academy | 09:00 | 10:30 | 05:00 | B |
| Dec 13 | Sri Lanka U19 vs Nepal U19 | The Sevens | 09:00 | 10:30 | 05:00 | B |
| Dec 14 | India U19 vs Pakistan U19 | ICC Academy | 09:00 | 10:30 | 05:00 | A |
| Dec 14 | UAE U19 vs Malaysia U19 | The Seens | 09:00 | 10:30 | 05:00 | A |
| Dec 15 | Bangladesh U19 vs Nepal U19 | The Sevens | 09:00 | 10:30 | 05:00 | B |
| Dec 15 | Sri Lanka U19 vs Afghanistan U19 | ICC Academy | 09:00 | 10:30 | 05:00 | B |
| Dec 16 | Pakistan U19 vs UAE U19 | ICC Academy | 09:00 | 10:30 | 05:00 | A |
| Dec 16 | India U19 vs Malaysia U19 | The Sevens | 09:00 | 10:30 | 05:00 | A |
| Dec 17 | Bangladesh U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 | ICC Academy | 09:00 | 10:30 | 05:00 | B |
| Dec 17 | Afghanistan U19 vs Nepal U19 | The Sevens | 09:00 | 10:30 | 05:00 | B |
| Dec 19 | Semi-Final 1 (A1 vs B2) | ICC Academy | 09:00 | 10:30 | 05:00 | Knockout |
| Dec 19 | Semi-Final 2 (B1 vs A2) | The Sevens | 09:00 | 10:30 | 05:00 | Knockout |
| Dec 21 | Final | ICC Academy | 09:00 | 10:30 | 05:00 | Final |
What This Tournament Means for Asian Cricket
The 2025 ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup arrives at a crucial moment for emerging cricket talent across the continent. With India aiming to reclaim dominance, Bangladesh defending their title and Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan fielding strong squads, the competition promises a blend of rivalry, skill and unpredictability.
The UAE’s hosting of the tournament adds further significance, allowing associate teams to gain exposure on world-class surfaces. As teams prepare for the ICC U19 World Cup 2026, performances here will shape key selections and reveal future international stars.
FAQs on ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025
1. When will the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 be played?
The ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 will be held from December 12 to December 21 in the UAE across the ICC Academy Ground and The Sevens Stadium.
2. Which teams are participating in the U19 Asia Cup 2025?
Eight teams will compete: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, UAE, Nepal and Malaysia, divided into two groups of four.
3. Where can I watch the U19 Asia Cup 2025 live in India?
The matches will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network and streamed live on the SonyLIV app and website.
4. What is the format of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025?
Teams will play a round-robin group stage, with top two from each group entering the semifinals, followed by the final on December 21.
5. Which match is the most anticipated in U19 Asia Cup 2025?
India vs Pakistan on December 14 is the most anticipated group-stage match, drawing significant attention due to the historic rivalry.
