ACC U19 Asia Cup 2025: Discussion thread

[The Bald Eagle]

ACC Men's U19 Premier Cup 2025 (Qualifier)

This tournament is a qualifier for the main ACC U19 Asia Cup.
* Dates: November 21 to December 1, 2025.
* Host: United Arab Emirates (UAE).
* Format: 50-over matches.

* 14 teams will compete. The top three teams from the Premier Cup will secure their spots in the next ACC U19 Asia Cup.

Teams and Fixtures Preview (Partial)

* Some teams participating include UAE U19, Kuwait U19, Bahrain U19, Japan U19, Maldives U19, Oman U19, Qatar U19, Singapore U19, Malaysia U19, Saudi Arabia U19, Hong Kong, China U19, Thailand U19, and Iran U19.

Key Matches:

* November 21: Kuwait U19 vs. Bahrain U19, Oman U19 vs. Qatar U19, Japan U19 vs. Maldives U19 (all 10:00 AM PST).
* November 24: UAE U19 vs. Kuwait U19 (10:00 AM PST).

ACC U19 Asia Cup 2025 (Main Tournament)

While the Premier Cup is taking place now, the main U19 Asia Cup is planned for later.

* Host: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has been awarded the hosting rights for the tournament, which will also be held in the UAE.

* Qualification: The top three teams from the ongoing ACC U19 Premier Cup will join the Full Member nations' U19 teams for this event.

* Previous Winner: The last completed ACC U19 Asia Cup was won by Bangladesh (in the 2024 edition).

Since the main U19 Asia Cup is contingent on the Premier Cup results, a detailed schedule for that tournament is not yet available.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1991496297422188645

 

[Cricket Warrior]

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has granted the Afghanistan Cricket Board the hosting rights for the DP World Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025, to be held in the United Arab Emirates from December 12 to 21, 2025.

The tournament has long been one of the ACC’s most significant developmental pillars, serving as the premier platform where Asia’s brightest young talents first compete at a high-performance, international level.

This marks a historic milestone for the Afghanistan Cricket Board, reaffirming its emergence as a leading cricketing nation in Asia and its unwavering commitment to the growth of the sport. Hosting this prestigious youth tournament stands as a testament to Afghanistan’s organisational ability, its growing talent pool, and its continued contribution to global cricket.

Speaking on the announcement, ACC President Mr Mohsin Naqvi said: “The ACC is delighted to partner with the Afghanistan Cricket Board for the DP World Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025. This tournament plays a vital role in shaping Asia’s next generation of cricketers, and we are confident that ACB will deliver an exceptional event that celebrates excellence, unity, and the future of Asian cricket.”

ACB Chairman Mr Mirwais Ashraf added: “This is a proud and historic moment for Afghanistan Cricket. Securing the hosting rights for the DP World Men’s U19 Asia Cup is not only a recognition of ACB’s growing stature within Asian cricket but also a reflection of our strong commitment to ensuring the future of cricket in Afghanistan. We are nurturing a new generation of players whose talent continues to make a mark on global cricket. Hosting this event in the UAE will enable us to provide world-class facilities, international exposure, and an unforgettable experience for all participants.”

Tournament Overview: The DP World Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 will feature Asia’s top youth cricketers, divided playing in two groups. The top two teams from each group advance to the semifinals, and the winners of the two semifinalists will play in the final for the championship. All matches will be hosted across two premier Dubai venues: ICC Academy Oval and Sevens Stadium.

Afghanistan Cricket Board and the Asian Cricket Council Announce Hosting of the DP World Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE

Kabul – November 25, 2025: The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has granted the Afghanistan Cricket Board the hosting rights for the DP World Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025, to be held in the United Arab Emirates from December 12 to 21, 2025.

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[BouncerGuy]

India’s U19 Squad for ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup announced

The Junior Cricket Committee has picked the India U19 squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup to take place in
Dubai from 12th December.

India U19 squad for Asia Cup: 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.
Note: * - Subject to fitness clearance

Standby players: Rahul Kumar, Hemchudeshan J, B.K. Kishore, Aditya Rawat
Group A: India, Pakistan, Qualifier 1, Qualifier 3
Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Qualifier 2

BCCI

 

[sweep_shot]

Group A: India, Pakistan, Qualifier 1, Qualifier 3
Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Qualifier 2

Same groups over and over.

Why can't they mix it up?

 

[BouncerGuy]

Same groups over and over.

Why can't they mix it up?

Money Money Money

 

[sweep_shot]

Money Money Money

They don't want to shake hands but want to play Pakistan in every ICC/ACC event just for money.

Very shameless.

 

[BouncerGuy]

They don't want to shake hands but want to play Pakistan in every ICC/ACC event just for money.

Very shameless.

Hypocrites..

 

[Sachin fan]

They don't want to shake hands but want to play Pakistan in every ICC/ACC event just for money.

Very shameless.

Hypocrites..

I love when perpetrators tell victims how to boycott or what to do.

Next thieves will be telling the victims what charges to lay or call them hypocrites. Imagine a theiving servant saying - you fired me from my job but didn't complain to police, you are a hypocrite

 

[BouncerGuy]

I love when perpetrators tell victims how to boycott or what to do.

Next thieves will be telling the victims what charges to lay or call them hypocrites. Imagine a theiving servant saying - you fired me from my job but didn't complain to police, you are a hypocrite

You indians did bhangra when your team did no handshakes but before that you did bhangra that BCCI will not play Pakistan but still end up playing... It makes you what'??

 

[Bewal Express]

They don't want to shake hands but want to play Pakistan in every ICC/ACC event just for money.

Very shameless.

A level you only see when the mighty $$$$$ are involved

 

[sweep_shot]

A level you only see when the mighty $$$$$ are involved

They have turned cricket into a ghetto farce.

I am not aware of any other major sport where groups are fixed like this.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Same groups over and over.

Why can't they mix it up?

For real. Everyone's tired of the Naagin Derby

 

[Ball Blazer]

India’s U19 Squad for ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup announced

The Junior Cricket Committee has picked the India U19 squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup to take place in
Dubai from 12th December.

India U19 squad for Asia Cup: 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.
Note: * - Subject to fitness clearance

Standby players: Rahul Kumar, Hemchudeshan J, B.K. Kishore, Aditya Rawat
Group A: India, Pakistan, Qualifier 1, Qualifier 3
Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Qualifier 2

BCCI

Good to see Suryavanshi

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

As an indian, once we get past the usual negative narrative and the usual we are the victims - rinse repeat on loop... from the serial whinging bandwagon as above

I hope Kishan singh recovers from his injuries and makes it into the main squad.
Dude is a rare L H pace bowler, good run up smooth action and decent pace. His follow through is pathetic though- something that might come thru with decent coaching. young lad - has potential to be an all format player if handled properly and shows the hunger/desire
Tournament will be good to see all the young guys of Asia, the future stars...

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

They have turned cricket into a ghetto farce.

I am not aware of any other major sport where groups are fixed like this.

so you have a choice - start researching other sports you might enjoy and let others enjoy the sport they enjoy

 

[Bewal Express]

What's the PK squad look like. Is Sarfi the coach? If he is, thats positive.

 

[sweep_shot]

For real. Everyone's tired of the Naagin Derby

I am tired of nagin derby too.

I want to see them mix it up. Not the same groups over and over.

 

[Rajdeep]

They don't want to shake hands but want to play Pakistan in every ICC/ACC event just for money.

Very shameless.

Moshin Naqvi is the head of ACC. What is stopping him in putting Ind & Pak in separate groups? What stopped him in kicking India out of CT2025 and hosted the entire event in Pakistan?

India don't need money from Asia cup. BCCI earns more money in one edition of IPL than all Asia cups combined. They still continue to play Pakistan in these competitions because it generates money which helps smaller boards under ACC umbrella.

The only reason competitions like Asia cup exists because India and Pakistan plays against each other in it. No broadcaster will pay any money to see 11 Bengalis playing cricket. #Aukat

You guys need to understand one thing, Indian players sell cricket. I mean there is a tri series going on now between Pak, Zimb or SL. No one is broadcasting it in UK. Asia cup on the other hand gets prime time slot in expensive TNT Sports. Take India out of it or Ind v Pak game, TNT Sport will not pay a dime.

It is easy to bark in forums with silly emojis but reality is different.

 

[KingOfPakBreakfast]

With the giant caveat that these are young men who are still developing, I think the following lads have promise:

Ali Hassan Baloch, a LHB who bats at 3, has a 97 s/r in List A U19 and scored 603 runs in 8 games @ 75 incl 33 sixes
Farhan Yousuf, a RHB who bats at 5 and has a 113 s/r in List A U19 and scored 369 runs in 6 games @ 61.5 incl 14 sixes

Usman Khan, a LHB who opens and has a 105 s/r in List A U19 and scored 429 runs in 7 games @ 85.8 incl 15 sixes

Honourable mention for Abdul Qadir, a RHB keeper who plays at 5/6 and has a 135(!) s/r in List A U19 and scored 321 runs in 7 games @ 64 incl 16 sixes. He's aged out for this tournament, sadly

Now, I'm sure we'll get the same remarks about the standard of domestic cricket, but U19 cricket is a great way to spotlight talent that can be harnessed. I specifically remember Saim and Maaz doing really well in these same domestic tournaments.

InshAllah really hopeful about Baloch (who's highly rated by all age group coaches) and Farhan Yousuf to develop into impatcful batsmen.

 

[Omer2002]

When are PAK u19 announcing the team hoping mohammed hufaiza and momin qamar willbe in it

 

[charlie007]

Hopefully some of the emerging team players will make it to the U19 Asia Cup

 

[Champ_Pal]

India’s U19 Squad for ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup announced

The Junior Cricket Committee has picked the India U19 squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup to take place in
Dubai from 12th December.

India U19 squad for Asia Cup: 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.
Note: * - Subject to fitness clearance

Standby players: Rahul Kumar, Hemchudeshan J, B.K. Kishore, Aditya Rawat
Group A: India, Pakistan, Qualifier 1, Qualifier 3
Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Qualifier 2

BCCI

Suryavanshi should not be playing these kid tournamnets. He already smashed big name players on bigger stages.

Ayush Mhatre and Vihaan Malhotra are the players to watch I feel.

 

[Vikram1989]

Suryavanshi should not be playing these kid tournamnets. He already smashed big name players on bigger stages.

Ayush Mhatre and Vihaan Malhotra are the players to watch I feel.

I think kundu too.he had scored consistently in Australia A tour.

 

[Bewal Express]

With the giant caveat that these are young men who are still developing, I think the following lads have promise:

Ali Hassan Baloch, a LHB who bats at 3, has a 97 s/r in List A U19 and scored 603 runs in 8 games @ 75 incl 33 sixes
Farhan Yousuf, a RHB who bats at 5 and has a 113 s/r in List A U19 and scored 369 runs in 6 games @ 61.5 incl 14 sixes

Usman Khan, a LHB who opens and has a 105 s/r in List A U19 and scored 429 runs in 7 games @ 85.8 incl 15 sixes

Honourable mention for Abdul Qadir, a RHB keeper who plays at 5/6 and has a 135(!) s/r in List A U19 and scored 321 runs in 7 games @ 64 incl 16 sixes. He's aged out for this tournament, sadly

Now, I'm sure we'll get the same remarks about the standard of domestic cricket, but U19 cricket is a great way to spotlight talent that can be harnessed. I specifically remember Saim and Maaz doing really well in these same domestic tournaments.

InshAllah really hopeful about Baloch (who's highly rated by all age group coaches) and Farhan Yousuf to develop into impatcful batsmen.

Let's hope some of these guys become the players they threaten to be.

 

[sweep_shot]

Main Asia Cup
Emerging Stars Asia Cup
U-19 Asia Cup

Too many Asia Cups too quickly.

They should get rid of the Emerging Stars Asia Cup. It is pointless.

 

[Devadwal]

Main Asia Cup
Emerging Stars Asia Cup
U-19 Asia Cup

Too many Asia Cups too quickly.

They should get rid of the Emerging Stars Asia Cup. It is pointless.

ACC is giving Minnow Bangladesh chance to win ACC trophy because your main team is not good enough to win the tournament.

 

[BDfanforever]

Now, this right here should be our favorite tournament. Looks like we are defending champions back to back

 

[sweep_shot]

Now, this right here should be our favorite tournament. Looks like we are defending champions back to back

BD U-19 have won 1 U-19 World Cup and 2 U-19 Asia Cups.

I wish senior's team would do the same but they aren't anywhere close sadly.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Indo-Pak game will be a must-watch but Pakistan would really like to beat Bangladesh as well if they meet later one. Last time They defeated Pakistan in semis

 

[BouncerGuy]

FOr those who wanted to know about the broadcast details.

 

[BouncerGuy]

2 games are being played today

Sri Lanka U19 vs Nepal U19, 4th Match, Group B

Toss: Sri Lanka U19 (Bowling)

NPLU19 all out for 82 in 28.5 overs

Afghanistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19, 3rd Match, Group B

Toss: Afghanistan U19 (Batting)

AFGU19 200-4(39)

 

[BouncerGuy]

Sri Lanka U19 vs Nepal U19, 4th Match, Group B

Sri Lanka won convincingly by 8 wickets chasing 84 runs in just 14.5 overs at the cost of 2 wickets.

 

[Fenrir]

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by three wickets.Afghanistan U19 283/7 ,Bangladesh U19 284/7.Quite a few Afghan players didn’t look they are U19.This is my impression.I have no proof so I am not accusing anyone of cheating.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Surprising SL Has never won this much like men's Asia cup. Pakistan has won once albeit a shared one with India. How the heck Pakistan rolled over 63 runs against Afghanistan in a final that too in 2017.

 

[BouncerGuy]

United Arab Emirates U19 vs Malaysia U19, 6th Match, Group A

Malaysia U19 have won the toss and opted to field first

 

[sweep_shot]

BD and SL have both qualified for the next round. Afghanistan are eliminated.

 

[BouncerGuy]

BD and SL have both qualified for the next round. Afghanistan are eliminated.

Yep.... Afghans tried but they were just not good enough..

 

[sweep_shot]

Yep.... Afghans tried but they were just not good enough..

Yup.

They lost 2 in 2.

Final 2 matches of the group are now dead rubbers.

 

[Devadwal]

India U-19 are struggling against Malaysia

120/3 (15)

Vaibhav sooryavanshi scored 50 from 26 ball with 5 four and 3 sixes.

 

[jnaveen1980]

India U-19 are struggling against Malaysia

120/3 (15)

Vaibhav sooryavanshi scored 50 from 26 ball with 5 four and 3 sixes.

They are dominatingbig time.

 

[Devadwal]

They are dominatingbig time.

Yes now they are thanks to 170+ partnership.

India 257/3(37)

Abhigyan Kundu104(83)*
Vedant Trivedi 75(92)*

 

[jnaveen1980]

Kundu going ballistaic. 3 sixes in a row. Moves to 190 in 117 balls. Kundu was excellent in Australia as well.

 

[Vikram1989]

After Ms, am not sure every wk became batsmen or otherwise.

 

[BouncerGuy]

India once again crossed the 400 mark today against Malaysia U19

408/7 today as Abhigyan Kundu scored a magnificent 209 off just 125 balls.

 

[BouncerGuy]

ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2025:

Bangladesh U19 vs Sri Lanka U19, 11th Match, Group B

BANU19 225(46.3)
SLU19 25-0(6.2)

Afghanistan U19 vs Nepal U19, 12th Match, Group B

NPLU19 124(46.4)
AFGU19 51-2(9)

 

[Omer2002]

Confirmed Pakistan will play Bangladesh in semis so should start to arrange their flight back home.

 

[sweep_shot]

Confirmed Pakistan will play Bangladesh in semis so should start to arrange their flight back home.

Yup. BD beat SL and topped the group. So, BD-PAK in semi-final.

BD are also the defending champions (they won the last 2 editions).

 

[CricVet]

Confirmed Pakistan will play Bangladesh in semis so should start to arrange their flight back home.

Why?

 

[Omer2002]

Why?

You will see on Friday why.

 

[CricVet]

You will see on Friday why.

Like we saw SL spinner owning Pak as per you?

 

[CricVet]

It will be anyone's game. May the best team proceed!

 

[Usman Chadda]

You will see on Friday why.

Match will be called off.

Heavy rain till late afternoon.

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Match will be called off.

Heavy rain till late afternoon.

Seems like it so whose going to qualify incase of rain?

 

[sweep_shot]

Maybe they can do a coin toss if it is a washout.

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Maybe they can do a coin toss if it is a washout.

Strange that would be though

 

[sweep_shot]

Strange that would be though

Alternatively, they can do an indoor bowl out maybe.

Bowl outs were used in 2007 World T20.

 

[BouncerGuy]

How strange that we are now worried about rain washing out games in DUBAI.... Climate change has certainly affected the things..

 

[jnaveen1980]

what happenes if there is rain?

 

[BouncerGuy]

@CrIc_Mystique for India sri lanka game

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

@CrIc_Mystique for India sri lanka game

Thanks bouncer Bro....

Any one any updates on match? nothing on espncricifo or times of india or any indian news site...

 

[BouncerGuy]

Thanks bouncer Bro....

Any one any updates on match? nothing on espncricifo or times of india or any indian news site...

STILL DELAYED DUE TO WET OUTFIELD....

I think it is gonna be a wash out with India going to final.

 

[BouncerGuy]

India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19, Semi Final 1

India U19 have won the toss and have opted to field
Match reduced to 20 overs per side due to wet outfield

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

STILL DELAYED DUE TO WET OUTFIELD....

I think it is gonna be a wash out with India going to final.

good to see start atlast, 20/20 match

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

itna sunnata kyon hai bhai

 

[BouncerGuy]

India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19, Semi Final 1

India U19 have won the toss and have opted to field
Match reduced to 20 overs per side due to wet outfield

Sri Lanka U19 scored 138/8 in their 20 overs...

Easy chase this for India...

 

[BouncerGuy]

Sri Lanka U19 scored 138/8 in their 20 overs...

Easy chase this for India...

INdia lost big wicket here... Ayush Mhatre gone

 

[CricVet]

You will see on Friday why.

You can NEVER have enough humble pies. Back your country- no matter if it has disappointed you. First you backed SL to win in Pak, now BD U19...2 much bitterness....

 

[Ball Blazer]

Match Report – SL U19 vs IND U19, 1st Semi-Final, Asia Cup 2025

India Under-19s stormed into the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup 2025/26 with a commanding 8-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Under-19s at ICC Academy, Dubai on December 19.

Sri Lanka, batting first after India won the toss and opted to field, posted 138/8 in 20 overs. Their innings was anchored by Chamika Heenatigala (42 off 38) and skipper Vimath Dinsara (32 off 29), while Sethmika Seneviratne’s brisk 30 off 22 added late momentum. However, regular wickets prevented them from building a substantial total. India’s bowlers kept control, with Henil Patel (2/31) and Kanishk Chouhan (2/36) striking crucial blows, supported by Kishan Singh and Khilan Patel.

Chasing 139, India lost both openers early to Rasith Nimsara (2/31), slipping to 25/2. But the match turned decisively with a superb unbroken 114-run partnership between Aaron George (58* off 49) and Vihaan Malhotra (61* off 45). Malhotra’s fluent stroke play, including two sixes, and George’s steady support ensured India crossed the target in just 18 overs, finishing at 139/2 with 12 balls to spare.

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Pak bowling is just too good to be honest and if Pak can restrict India to 200 then they definitely have a chance to win it.

 

[Cover Drive Six]

Well done boys

 

[Ball Blazer]

And Sameer Minhas, who failed in last match vs India, has been in good form in this tournament. I hope he'd prove his mettle in final too.

Pak bowling is just too good to be honest and if Pak can restrict India to 200 then they definitely have a chance to win it.

 

[harshjoshi87]

So final is between India & Pakistan.

India's top 2 - Mhatre & Sooryavanshi shouldn't throw their wickets away in the final.

 

[shamaan]

Ali Raza hasnt performed to the level expected and hopefully saying his best to the last game.