Web Desk — December 3, 2025
Dubai: The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has released the official schedule for the 2025 Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup, with the youth spectacle set to ignite from December 12 to 21 in the United Arab Emirates, promising a feast of emerging talent and high-voltage rivalries.
The tournament opener will see hosts UAE take on defending champions India in a mouthwatering curtain-raiser at The Sevens Stadium, Dubai, setting an electric tone for the eight-team 50-over event. Pakistan’s young brigade, led by captain Farhan Yousaf, will launch their campaign on the same day against Nepal at the same venue, aiming to build early momentum in Group A alongside India, UAE, and Nepal.
All eyes will be on December 14, when Pakistan and India lock horns in the Group A blockbuster at the ICC Academy Ground, Dubai—a fixture that never fails to captivate fans and scouts alike. This traditional showdown, confirmed by the ACC, underscores the unbroken spirit of junior cricket despite senior-level tensions. Pakistan wraps up its group fixtures on December 16 against UAE, a match that could prove pivotal for semi-final qualification.
Group B pits Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Malaysia in a battle for the other two semi-final berths, with the top two from each group advancing to the knockouts on December 19—one at ICC Academy and the other at The Sevens. The grand finale crowns the Asian youth champions on December 21 at the ICC Academy, offering a launchpad for prospects eyeing the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 in Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Beyond the on-field action, the event spotlights grassroots development, with Pakistan’s squad—fresh from a pre-tournament camp in Karachi—poised to unearth gems like those who shone in recent U19 Premier Cup qualifiers. India’s dominance (seven titles) faces a stern test from Bangladesh’s rising stock, while the full-member quintet (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) joins associate powerhouses for a true continental clash.
Live broadcasts and streaming details are forthcoming, but with venues boasting top-tier facilities, expect global audiences to tune in for what could redefine Asia’s next cricket generation.
