New edition of the book U19 Asian Cup 2024 will start on November 29 United Arab Emirates (UAE)It promises an exciting showcase of young cricketing talent from across Asia. The eight-team tournament will feature two groups of semi-finals and a grand final that will conclude on December 8. India and Pakistan November 30 is expected to attract significant attention given the historic rivalry between the two nations.
Defending champions and historical context
Bangladesh In 2023, enter the tournament as the last champions after winning the first U19 Asian Cup title by decisively defeating UAE. Historically, India has been the dominant force in this competition, winning the title eight times out of ten editions. However, with Bangladesh’s recent success and strong squad, they cannot be overlooked as contenders this year.
Competitive format
In the tournament, eight teams will be divided into two groups:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Japan
- Group B: Afghanistan, BangladeshNepal, Sri Lanka
Each team will compete against the other teams in their group, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. This structure not only ensures that every match matters, but also sets the stage for exciting encounters as the teams fight for a place in the finals.
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Devices:
Bangladesh will face Afghanistan in the tournament on November 29. The calendar is full of exciting games leading up to the finals:
- November 29: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh; Sri Lanka – Nepal
- November 30: India vs Pakistan; UAE vs Japan
- December 1: Bangladesh – Nepal; Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
- December 2: Pakistan vs UAE; India vs Japan
- December 3: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka; Afghanistan – Nepal
- December 4: Pakistan and Japan; India vs UAE
- December 6: Semi-final
- December 8: Final
All matches will start at either the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai or the Sharjah Cricket Stadium at 05:00 GMT/ 10:30 IST/ 09:00, both popular venues for international cricket.
Streaming and Live Streaming Details:
- India: Sony liv app and website broadcast on Sony Sports Network channels
