U19 Asia Cup 2025: Full Schedule, Teams, Squads and Venues Announced
The U19 Asia Cup 2025 is starting on 12th December 2025. UAE under-19 and India under-19 will play the opening match of the tournament. The tournament is going to be very exciting, as Afghanistan is hosting the tournament.
The tournament’s host is Afghanistan, while all teams will play the tournament in the UAE. ACB has made all the preparations and will manage all the hosting responsibilities. We bring you the complete U19 Asia Cup 2025 schedule, teams, squads, and venues.
Overview of the U19 Asia Cup 2025
ACC has scheduled the U19 Asia Cup 2025 from 12 December to 21 December 2025. The Afghanistan cricket board has got the hosting rights and will host the tournament in the UAE. Here is the complete overview of the U19 Asia Cup 2025.
| List | Details |
| Tournament | U19 Asia Cup 2025 |
| Organizer | Asian Cricket Council (ACC) |
| Host | Afghanistan (Matches will be played in the UAE) |
| Format | T20I |
| Teams | 8 |
| Qualified Teams | IndU19, PakU19, AfgU19, BanU19, SLU19, UAEU19, MalU19, NepU19 |
| Group Stage | 2 Groups (Group A & B) |
| Semi-Final | Yes |
| Matches | 15 |
| Schedule | 12 Dec to 21 Dec, 2025 |
| Final match | 21 Dec, 2025 |
| Match to watch for | India U19 Vs Pakistan U19 |
| Stadiums | ICCA, The Sevens Stadium, Dubai |
U19 Asia Cup 2025 Schedule and Venues
The U19 Asia Cup 2025 schedule is out. The opening match will take place on 12th December 2025. The matches will be played at the ICC Academy Ground and The Sevens Stadium in Dubai. Here is the complete U19 Asia Cup 2025 schedule with venues announced.
| Date & Time | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Dec 2025 – 10:00 AM | UAE U19 vs India U19 | ICCA Dubai |
| Fri, 12 Dec 2025 – 10:00 AM | Malaysia U19 vs Pakistan U19 | Dubai |
| Sat, 13 Dec 2025 – 10:00 AM | Afghanistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19 | ICCA Dubai |
| Sat, 13 Dec 2025 – 10:00 AM | Nepal U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 | Dubai |
| Sun, 14 Dec 2025 – 10:00 AM | India U19 vs Pakistan U19 | ICCA Dubai |
| Sun, 14 Dec 2025 – 10:00 AM | UAE U19 vs Malaysia U19 | Dubai |
| Mon, 15 Dec 2025 – 10:00 AM | Afghanistan U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 | ICCA Dubai |
| Mon, 15 Dec 2025 – 10:00 AM | Bangladesh U19 vs Nepal U19 | Dubai |
| Tue, 16 Dec 2025 – 10:00 AM | UAE U19 vs Pakistan U19 | ICCA Dubai |
| Tue, 16 Dec 2025 – 10:00 AM | India U19 vs Malaysia U19 | Dubai |
| Wed, 17 Dec 2025 – 10:00 AM | Bangladesh U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 | ICCA Dubai |
| Wed, 17 Dec 2025 – 10:00 AM | Afghanistan U19 vs Nepal U19 | Dubai |
| Fri, 19 Dec 2025 – 10:00 AM | 1st Semi-Final | ICCA Dubai |
| Fri, 19 Dec 2025 – 10:00 AM | 2nd Semi-Final | Dubai |
| Sun, 21 Dec 2025 – 10:00 AM | Final | ICCA Dubai |
U19 Asia Cup 2025 Points Table
Here is the updated points table of both groups for the U19 Asia Cup 2025.
Group A
| Pos | Team | M | W | L | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PAKY | 1 | 1 | 0 | +5.940 | 2 |
| 2 | INDY | 1 | 1 | 0 | +4.680 | 2 |
| 3 | UAEY | 1 | 0 | 1 | -4.680 | 0 |
| 4 | MASY | 1 | 0 | 1 | -5.940 | 0 |
Group B
| Pos | Team | M | W | L | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFGY | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0.000 | 0 |
| 2 | BANY | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0.000 | 0 |
| 3 | SLY | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0.000 | 0 |
| 4 | NEPY | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0.000 | 0 |
All Participating Teams in the U19 Asia Cup 2025
Eight teams have qualified for the tournament. All the participating teams have great potential and talent. The teams participating in the tournament are
- India Under-19
- Pakistan Under-19
- United Arab Emirates Under-19
- Malaysia Under-19
- Bangladesh Under-19
- Sri Lanka Under-19
- Afghanistan Under-19
- Nepal Under-19
Team Squads and Major Player Announcement
A team’s strength depends on its 15-player squad and its playing 11. Every team announces the best 15 players for any tournament in cricket traditionally. All the teams have announced their squads as the tournament is just about to start.
The major players in the U19 Asia Cup 2025 squads are:
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Farhan Yousaf
- Vimath Dinsara
- Zaitullah Shaheen
All of these players are shining on the stage with better skills and performance. They have done what many experienced players cannot.
U19 Asia Cup 2025 Groups
The tournament has two groups. The tournament has been divided into Groups A and B. Here are the teams mentioned in both groups:
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| India U19 | Bangladesh U19 |
| Pakistan U19 | Sri Lanka U19 |
| UAE U19 | Afghanistan U19 |
| Malaysia U19 | Nepal U19 |
Official Tournament Format and Points Structure
The U19 Asia Cup 2025 format is 50 overs. The ODI format covers the players’ skills and patience in getting runs slowly. However, this format has become fast after the T20I. Teams are scoring over 400 runs in this format now.
India is the top contender for this format. India has been a top team in ODI after Australia. It is the Asia Cup for players aged under 19. So, India is the favorite team in the tournament.
The points structure for the U19 Asia Cup 2025 will be according to the following rules:
- Match Win: 2 points
- Match Lost: 0 points
- Match Tied: 1 point
- Equal Points: Run Rate Decision
If a team wins a match, it will get two points, and if it loses, it will get 0 points. The run rate will increase or decrease according to the match result. The top 2 teams from each group will qualify for the semi-final and then the finals.
Broadcast Partners and Live Streaming Platforms
The broadcast partner for the U19 Asia Cup 2025 is Sony Liv. It has all the broadcasting rights for the tournament. The live streaming platforms for the U19 Asia Cup 2025 have been given below by country:
India
The broadcasters streaming the tournament live in India are Sony Liv, Sony Sports, Star Sports, and Disney+ Hotstar. These channels are all available in every state of India. Star Sports has all types of channels for the Indian public by language. So, it can be the best platform to get a subscription for.
Pakistan
In Pakistan, PTV Sports and Tamasha will be the live match broadcasters for the tournament. Tapmad will also be a good platform to watch the match live. Tapmad also has a discount offer for a monthly subscription. Now you can get the ad-free experience for Rs. 99 from Tapmad.
Other Asian Countries
In all other countries, Tapmad and Sony Live are available as broadcast partners for the U19 Asia Cup 2025. Anyone from Asia can watch the match live, free, or with a paid subscription.
Final Summary and What to Expect from the Tournament
The U19 Asia Cup 2025 is going to be very exciting for the fans this year. New players will shine to represent their country’s teams. The tournament will produce new players and talent. India and Pakistan are the top contenders to win the tournament.
It can be Afghanistan or Sri Lanka, or any other team on the winning side. The expectations are high, and players are on the big stage with new talent.
