The ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 officially begins in Oman today, Thursday, November 5, 2026, initiating a high-octane battle for continental youth cricket glory. The premium 10-day tournament features eight of Asia’s most talented under-19 squads competing in a strict 50-over One Day International (ODI) format. Running through November 14, 2026, all 15 matches of this major tournament are scheduled at the iconic Oman Cricket Academy Ground (Ministry Turf 1 & 2) in Al Amerat, Muscat.
Group Stages and Asian Youth Cricket Brackets
The participating nations have been structurally divided into two competitive pools of four teams each. The top two teams from each cluster will advance to the knockout stage.
The dynamic Asian youth cricket brackets are arranged as follows:
Group A: Defending champions Pakistan, traditional rivals India, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Nepal.
Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and tournament qualifiers Malaysia.
Launch Day Fixtures and Tournament Schedule
The tournament kicks off today with consecutive Group B clashes on the Al Amerat turf fields. Sri Lanka Under-19s are taking on Malaysia Under-19s on Turf 2, while Bangladesh Under-19s challenge Afghanistan Under-19s concurrently on Turf 1.
Meanwhile, Group A action will explode into life tomorrow, Friday, November 6. Defending champion Pakistan U19—captained by Farhan Yousaf—will launch their Pakistan U19 title defense campaign against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at OCA Ground 2. Concurrently, India U19 will square off against Nepal U19. The most highly anticipated group fixture is locked in for Sunday, November 8, when subcontinental giants India and Pakistan face each other in a blockbuster clash.
Following the intense round-robin phase, the semi-finals will take place on November 12, culminating in the high-stakes final on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
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