ACC reveals Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026 schedule, India and Pakistan clubbed in same group

The 2026 ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup is set to get underway on November 5, with the top eight teams on the continent set to take on each other in the 50-over format. This will be the 13th edition of the marquee tournament. The entire tournament will be played at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground 2.

Teams have been divided into two groups of four each. India, Pakistan, UAE and Nepal have been placed in Group A, whereas Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Malaysia have been put together in Group B.

Each team will play three matches during the group stage. The top two sides from each group will then advance to the semifinals. Both semifinals will be played on (Thursday), November 12. The summit clash will be staged on (Saturday), November 14. 

India will begin their campaign with a clash against Nepal on November 6, following which they'll meet arch-rivals Pakistan on November 8. The Boys in Blue will take on UAE in their final group-stage game on November 10.

India have been the most dominant side in the tournament. They have won eight (one shared) titles. Pakistan are the defending champions. They defeated India in a one-sided final at the ICC Academy in Dubai in December 2025 under the leadership of Farhan Yousaf.

ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026 Schedule