India is set to face arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of the U19 Asia Cup on Saturday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The tournament promises high-octane action as India aims to secure their ninth U19 Asia Cup title under the leadership of skipper Mohammed Amaan.
India’s Squad and Notable Names
India’s squad boasts a mix of talent and promising youngsters, including 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The Rajasthan Royals picked up Suryavanshi for INR 1.1 crore during the IPL mega auction in Jeddah, making him the youngest player ever to be signed in an IPL auction.
India is placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Japan, and the UAE. Defending champions Bangladesh are in Group B with Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Nepal.
Tournament Format and Key Dates
The 50-over tournament features two groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semifinals.
Semifinals: December 6
Final: December 8, to be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Match Details
Date: Thursday, November 30, 2024
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Start Time: 10:30 AM IST
Where to Watch the Match
Television Broadcast: Sony Sports Network
Live Streaming: Sony LIV app and website
India and Pakistan Squads
India U19 Squad:
Ayush Mhatre, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, C Andre Siddarth, Mohammed Amaan (C), Kiran Chormale, Pranav Pant, Harvansh Singh Pangalia (WK), Anurag Kawde (WK), Hardik Raj, Md. Enaan, KP Karthikeya, Samarth Nagaraj, Yudhajit Guha, Chetan Sharma, Nikhil Kumar
Pakistan U19 Squad:
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
As the cricketing world gears up for one of the most awaited rivalries, fans can expect an exciting start to the tournament with this thrilling encounter between two cricketing giants.
