ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2024 Live Streaming, Broadcasting Details, All Teams Squads and Schedule

The ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2024 is set to ignite the cricketing stage with its 11th edition, beginning on November 29 and culminating with the final on December 8. Held across the picturesque venues of Dubai and Sharjah, the tournament features the best young talents from eight nations battling for glory. Here’s everything you need to know about the squads, schedule, live streaming options, and broadcast details for this much-anticipated event.

Broadcast and Streaming Details

TV Broadcast:

• Sony Sports Network: India, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Bangladesh.
• Ten Sports: Pakistan.
• Sony MAX and Sony SAB: United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Portugal, France, Norway, Switzerland, Denmark, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Europe, Mauritius, Madagascar, Reunion, Mozambique, USA, Canada, South Africa, Middle East, North Africa, and East Africa.

Digital Streaming:

• Sony LIV: Available in countries including India, Australia, Afghanistan, UAE, and many European nations.
• YouTube: Live streaming on the official @AsianCricketCouncilTV channel for the rest of the world.

Why the U19 Asia Cup 2024 Matters

The ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2024 serves as a critical platform for young talents to showcase their skills on an international stage. This tournament has been a stepping stone for many cricketing legends, with current stars like Virat Kohli, Babar Azam, and Rashid Khan having played in earlier editions.

For the defending champions Bangladesh, the tournament offers an opportunity to defend their title against powerhouses like India and Pakistan. Meanwhile, teams like Japan and Nepal will aim to make a mark and gain valuable experience.

Teams and Squads

India: Ayush Mhatre (C), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, C Andre Siddarth, Mohd. Amaan, Kiran Chormale (VC), Pranav Pant, Harvansh Singh Pangalia (WK), Anurag Kawde (WK), Hardik Raj, Md. Enaan, KP Karthikeya, Samarth Nagaraj, Yudhajit Guha, Chetan Sharma, Nikhil Kumar.

Pakistan: Saad Baig (C/WK), Mohammad Ahmed, Haroon Arshad, Tayyab Arif, Mohammad Huzefa, Naveed Ahmed Khan, Hassan Khan, Shahzaib Khan, Usman Khan, Faham-ul-Haq, Ali Raza, Mohammad Riazullah, Abdul Subhan, Farhan Yousuf, Umar Zaib.

Bangladesh: Al Fahad, Ashrafuzzaman Barenava, Azizul Hakim Tamim (C), Debasish Sarkar Deba, Farid Hasan Faysal, Iabal Hasan Emon, Maruf Maidha, Rafi Uzzaman Rafi, Rifat Beg, Rizan Hossan, Saad Islam Razin, Samiun Basir Ratul, Shihab James, Zawad Abrar (VC).

Afghanistan: Mehboob Khan (C/WK), Hamza Alikhil (WK), Uzair Khan, Faisal Khan, Barakatullah Ibrahimzai, Ezatullah Barikzai, Aziz Miakhil, Nazeef Amiri, Abdul Aziz, Nasratullah Nooristani, Khatir Stanikzai, Fahim Khewawal, Hafeez Zadran, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil.

Sri Lanka: Vihas Thewmika (C), Pulindu Perera, Thanuja Rajapakse, Dulnith Sigera, Lakvin Abeysinghe, Vimath Dinsara, Ramiru Perera, Kavija Gamage, Viran Chamuditha, Praveen Maneesha, Yenula Dewthusa, Sharujan Shanmuganathan, Newton Ranjithkumar, Kugadas Mathulan, Geethika de Silva.

Japan: Koji Hardgrave Abe (C), Charles Hinze, Kazuma Kato-Stafford, Hugo Kelly, Timothy Moore, Skyler Nakayama-Cook, Daniel Panckhurst, Nihar Parmar, Aditya Phadke, Aarav Tiwari, Kai Wall, Yuto Yageta, Kiefer Yamamoto-Lake, Max Yonekawa-Lynn.

Nepal: Hemant Dhami (C), Arjun Kumal (VC), Dilshad Ali, Naren Bhatta, Roshan Biswakarma, Yubaraj Khatri, Ranjit Kumar, Uttam Magar (WK), Bipin Mahato, Dayanand Mandal, Aprajit Poudel, Naren Saud, Unish Thakuri, Abhiskeh Tiwari, Aakash Tripathi, Mayan Yadav, Rajesh Yadav, Santosh Yadav.

UAE: Aayan Khan (C), Aryan Saxena, Akshat Rai, Abdullah Tarique, Aliasgar Shums, Ethan D’Souza, Fasiur Rahman, Harsh Desai, Karan Dhiman, Muddit Agarwal, Noorullah Ayoubi, Rachit Ghosh, Rayan Khan, Uddish Suri, Yayin Kiran.

Key Matches to Watch

The India vs Pakistan clash on November 30 is undoubtedly the highlight of the group stage. Known for its fierce rivalry, this encounter is expected to draw massive viewership. Similarly, matches featuring defending champions Bangladesh, particularly against Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, promise to deliver high-intensity action.

Tournament Format and Groups

The tournament features 8 teams, divided into 2 groups:

• Group A: Bangladesh (defending champions), Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Nepal
• Group B: India, Pakistan, Japan, and the UAE

The teams will face each other in a round-robin format within their groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semifinals. The grand finale will take place on December 8 at the ICC Cricket Academy in Dubai.

ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024 Schedule

The schedule promises exciting clashes, including the much-awaited showdown between India and Pakistan on November 30. Matches will begin at 10:30 AM IST. Here’s the full fixture list: (All times are in IST.)

• November 29: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh – Dubai International Stadium
  Sri Lanka vs Nepal – Sharjah Cricket Stadium
• November 30: India vs Pakistan – ICC Academy Ground, Dubai
  UAE vs Japan – Sharjah Cricket Stadium
• December 1: Bangladesh vs Nepal – ICC Academy Ground, Dubai
  Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan – Sharjah Cricket Stadium
• December 2: Pakistan vs UAE – ICC Academy Ground, Dubai
  India vs Japan – Sharjah Cricket Stadium
• December 3: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka – ICC Academy Ground, Dubai
  Afghanistan vs Nepal – Sharjah Cricket Stadium
• December 4: Pakistan vs Japan – ICC Academy Ground, Dubai
  India vs UAE – Sharjah Cricket Stadium
• December 6: Semifinal 1 (A1 vs B2) – ICC Academy Ground, Dubai
  Semifinal 2 (A2 vs B1) – Sharjah Cricket Stadium
• December 8: Final – ICC Cricket Academy, Dubai

The ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2024 promises to be a spectacular showcase of young cricketing talent, with a perfect mix of competitive matches, historic rivalries, and future stars in the making. Fans across the globe can catch every moment of the action, thanks to extensive broadcast and streaming coverage.

With the tournament just around the corner, the excitement is palpable. Whether it’s the thrill of an India-Pakistan clash or the rise of new cricketing nations like Japan, the U19 Asia Cup 2024 is set to be an unforgettable event in the cricketing calendar.