KEY POINTS
- 8-team tournament runs from Dec 12-21, with group matches, semi-finals, and final in Dubai.
- Pakistan and India are in Group A, set to face each other on Dec 14.
- Bangladesh enters as defending champions; India holds record 7 U19 Asia Cup titles.
DUBAI: The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Thursday unveiled the full schedule for the Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025, promising an exciting tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from December 12 to 21.
The biggest highlight is the blockbuster clash between arch-rivals Pakistan and India, scheduled for December 14 at the ICC Academy in Dubai.
The tournament will feature eight teams, split into two groups of four. Group A includes Pakistan, India, and two qualifiers (Qualifier 1 and 3), while Group B consists of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Qualifier 2.
The journey to the U19 Asian crown begins on 12th December! 😍
With the brightest young talents set to light up the UAE, the #DPWorldMensU19AsiaCup2025 promises high-quality cricket from the very first ball. Here’s your full run of fixtures! 🫡#ACC pic.twitter.com/f6ferPhURu
— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) November 20, 2025
Each team will play three matches in the group stage, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals on December 19. The grand finale will take place on December 21 at the ICC Academy.
On the opening day, India will face Qualifier 1 at the ICC Academy, while Pakistan takes on Qualifier 3 at The Seven’s. The group stage matches will see intense contests, culminating in the eagerly awaited India-Pakistan showdown in Group A.
Bangladesh enters the tournament as the defending champions, having successfully defended their title last year with a 19-run win over India. India, meanwhile, remains the most successful side in U19 Asia Cup history, holding seven titles.
The semi-finals will feature the top two teams from each group: Semi-Final 1 (A1 vs B2) at the ICC Academy and Semi-Final 2 (B1 vs A2) at The Seven’s, leading to the final showdown on December 21.
Fans can expect a festival of young talent, high-paced cricket, and thrilling encounters across venues in Dubai.
ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 schedule
December 12 – India vs Qualifier 1 at the ICC Academy
December 12 – Pakistan vs Qualifier 3 at The Seven’s
December 13 – Afghanistan vs Bangladesh at the ICC Academy
December 13 – Sri Lanka vs Qualifier 2 at The Seven’s
December 14 – India vs Pakistan at the ICC Academy
December 14 – Qualifier 1 vs Qualifier 3 at The Seven’s
December 15 – Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka at the ICC Academy
December 15 – Bangladesh vs Qualifier 2 at The Seven’s
December 16 – Pakistan vs Qualifier 1 at the ICC Academy
December 16 – India vs Qualifier 3 at The Seven’s
December 17 – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka at the ICC Academy
December 17 – Afghanistan vs Qualifier 2 at The Seven’s
Semi-Final 1
December 19 – A1 vs B2 at the ICC Academy
Semi-Final 2
December 19 – B1 vs A2 at The Seven’s
Final
December 21 – Final at the ICC Academy
