ACC announces Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 schedule: Pakistan–India clash in Dec

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has officially unveiled the schedule for the Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025, confirming that the tournament will be held in Dubai from December 12 to 21.

According to the ACC, Pakistan and India have been placed together in Group A, setting the stage for a highly anticipated showdown. The much-awaited Pakistan vs India U19 clash is scheduled for December 14, a match expected to draw significant global attention.

The ACC further announced that the semi-finals will be played on December 19, while the tournament final is slated for December 21, bringing the nine-day competition to an exciting close.

Group B features Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, forming another competitive pool of rising cricketing talent. Meanwhile, three additional teams will join the tournament through the qualifying round, completing the lineup for the prestigious youth competition.

The Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 is set to showcase the next generation of Asian cricket, offering young players a prominent platform ahead of future international commitments.

Earlier, the international cricketing body also officially confirmed that an official schedule for T20 World Cup 2026 was released in the say day. In this tournament, Pakistan will kick off their campaign on February 7 against the Netherlands in Colombo.

The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan contest, their first meeting since the 2025 Asia Cup, will take place on February 15 at the iconic R Premadasa Stadium, where atmosphere and anticipation are guaranteed to reach fever pitch.