The highly anticipated Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2024 will begin on Friday, November 29, bringing together eight talented teams. These teams include India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, UAE, and Japan.
Tournament Format and Venues
The teams are divided into two groups of four, ensuring competitive matches. The games will be held at two premier venues in the UAE: ICC Academy Ground in Dubai and Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Team Leaders

The tournament will showcase some rising stars, with each team being led by promising captains:
- Bangladesh: Azizul Hakim Tamin
- India: Mohd. Amaan
- Pakistan: Saad Baig
- Sri Lanka: Vihas Thevmika
- Afghanistan: Mehboob Taskin
- Nepal: Hemant Dhami
- Japan: Koji Hardgrave-Abe
- UAE: Aayan Afzal Khan
Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2024 Live Telecast and Streaming
Cricket fans worldwide can enjoy live coverage of the tournament:
India: Matches will air on Sony Sports Network, and live streaming will be available on the Sony LIV app and website.
Other Regions: Viewers in Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and Bangladesh can tune in via Sony Sports Network. In Pakistan, matches will be shown on Ten Sports. Sony Max will broadcast the games in several regions, including Europe, the USA, Canada, and Africa.
Fans can also catch the action on the Asian Cricket Council YouTube channel, making it accessible globally.
Match Schedule (All in IST)
Here is the detailed schedule for the tournament:
Friday, 29 November 2024
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Dubai – 10:30 AM
Sri Lanka vs Nepal, Sharjah – 10:30 AM
Saturday, 30 November 2024
India vs Pakistan, Dubai – 10:30 AM
UAE vs Japan, Sharjah – 10:30 AM
Sunday, 1 December 2024
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Dubai – 10:30 AM
Bangladesh vs Nepal, Sharjah – 10:30 AM
Monday, 2 December 2024
UAE vs Pakistan, Dubai – 10:30 AM
India vs Japan, Sharjah – 10:30 AM
Tuesday, 3 December 2024
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Dubai – 10:30 AM
Nepal vs Afghanistan, Sharjah – 10:30 AM
Wednesday, 4 December 2024
Japan vs Pakistan, Dubai – 10:30 AM
UAE vs India, Sharjah – 10:30 AM
Knockout Rounds
Friday, 6 December 2024: Semi-Final 1 & Semi-Final 2 (Teams to be announced)
Sunday, 8 December 2024: Final Match in Dubai
A Tournament to Watch
The Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2024 promises thrilling matches and showcases the future stars of cricket. Fans worldwide are eagerly waiting for the action to begin!