ISLAMABAD: Pakistan U19 cricket team is scheduled to play a seven-match ODI tri-series including the final with Afghanistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the UAE from November 13 to 26. The announcement was made by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday.
The tri-series, which will be hosted by the UAE, marks a crucial preparation phase for Pakistan U19 as they gear up for the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2024, scheduled to be held in December. Although the exact dates for the Asia Cup are yet to be confirmed, the tri-series will play a pivotal role in honing the skills of young cricketers ahead of the tournament.
The series will start with the opening match between Pakistan U19 and UAE U19 on November 13. Following the first round of fixtures, the top two teams will advance to the final, scheduled for November 26.
The complete fixtures are as follows:
13 November: Pakistan vs UAE
15 November: Afghanistan vs Pakistan
17 November: UAE vs Afghanistan
19 November: Pakistan vs Afghanistan
21 November: Afghanistan vs UAE
23 November: UAE vs Pakistan
26 November: Final
Meanwhile, the PCB is organizing a National U19 Cup and a three-day Championship event in October to provide Pakistan’s emerging talents with ample opportunities to showcase their skills and impress selectors. These tournaments are part of the PCB’s broader strategy to build a robust pipeline of young cricketers for future international competitions.
Usman Wahla, PCB’s Director International, expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming tri-series. He stated, “We are delighted that the Pakistan Men’s U19 team will participate in a highly competitive U19 tri-series in the UAE just before the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup. This will be a great opportunity for the young players to grow and nurture their skills.”
Wahla also extended his gratitude to the Emirates Cricket Board for their collaboration, noting, “The PCB is thankful to the Emirates Cricket Board for arranging this tri-series which also shows strong bilateral ties between both Boards and our shared commitment towards developing young players.”
