ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup: India and Pakistan to clash in 50-over format on THIS date

The defending champions, Team India, will be aiming for their record-breaking ninth title in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup.

ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Men's U19 Asia Cup 2023, a highly anticipated continental tournament played in the 50-over format, is scheduled to kick off on Friday, December 8, in Dubai. The grand finale is set for Sunday, December 17, 2023.

The defending champions, Team India, will be aiming for their record-breaking ninth title. They secured their eighth victory by defeating Sri Lanka by nine wickets in a rain-interrupted final.

In this edition of the tournament, the Men in Blue find themselves in Group A alongside Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nepal. Group B comprises Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, UAE, and Japan.

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The U19 Indian cricket team is poised to kick off their campaign by facing Afghanistan in the opening match on December 8 at the ICC Academy Oval 1. Two days later, on December 10, they will engage in a highly anticipated clash with arch-rivals Pakistan at the same venue. Their final group-stage encounter is scheduled against Nepal on December 12 at the ICC Academy Oval 2.

"Get ready for the #ACCU19MensAsiaCup in Dubai, starting Friday, December 8th, 2023! The top 8 Asian teams will compete in this 50-over showdown, with talents vying for ultimate glory. Witness the excitement unfold as these young cricket stars aim for the coveted title,” ACC captained the post.

Notably, the grand finale of the tournament is slated to unfold on Sunday, December 17th, at the prestigious Dubai International Stadium.

India U-19 squad: Uday Saharan (C), Saumy Kumar Pandey (VC), Arshin Kulkarni, Adarsh Singh, Rudra Mayur Patel, Sachin Dhas, Priyanshu Moliya, Musheer Khan, Dhanush Gowda, Avinash Rao (wk), M Abhishek, Innesh Mahajan (wk), Aardhya Shukla, Raj Limbani, Naman Tiwari.

Standby players: Prem Devkar, Ansh Gosai, Mohammed Amaan.

Reserve players: Digvijay Patim Jayanth Goyat, P Vignesh, Kiran Chormale.

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