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The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Saturday, December 2 announced the schedule for upcoming Under-19 Men’s Asia Cup 2023. The continental tournament, which will be played in the 50-over format, will begin on Friday, December 8 in Dubai with the final set to be played on Sunday, 17 December 2023.
The defending champions, Team India will eye their record ninth title after clinching their eighth one, beating Sri Lanka by nine wickets in a rain-interrupted final. While the reigning champions are placed in Group A along with Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nepal, Group B consists of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, UAE, Japan.
“Get ready for the #ACCU19MensAsiaCup in Dubai, starting Friday, December 8th, 2023! The top 8 Asian teams will compete in this 50-over showdown, with talents vying for ultimate glory. Witness the excitement unfold as these young cricket stars aim for the coveted title,” ACC captained the post.
India to play Pakistan on Sunday, December 10
While the U-19 Men in Blues will take on Afghanistan at the ICC Academy Oval 1 in the opening day on December 8, India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan on December 10, Sunday at the same venue. They will next take on Nepal on December 12 at the ICC Academy Oval 2 to complete their league matches.
Notably, the final of the tournament, which is scheduled for December 17, Sunday will be played at the Dubai International Stadium.