The 2025 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup will be the 12th edition of the tournament, featuring eight under-19 teams from Asia. It will take place from December 12 to 21, 2025, where each team will play 3 games in the group stage. It is scheduled to be held from December 12 to December 21, 2025, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and will be hosted by the Afghanistan Cricket Board for the first time.
Bangladesh will enter the tournament as the defending champions. This competition promises exciting young talent and intense rivalries among Asia’s best under-19 sides. The qualification for this event is decided by the top three teams from the ACC Under-19 Premier Cup, which features 14 ACC Associate Member teams competing for entry into the Asia Cup. Get the complete information on the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 in this latest blog.
ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 Groups
All 8 teams are divided into 2 groups.
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| India U19 | Afghanistan U19 |
| Pakistan U19 | Bangladesh U19 |
| UAE U19 | Sri Lanka U19 |
| Malaysia U19 | Nepal U19 |
ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 Qualified Teams
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka have been qualified as ICC Full Members. The remaining 3 teams will qualify after the 2025 ACC Men’s Under-19 Premier Cup, starting on December 1.
| Means of Qualification | Date | Host | Berths | Qualified Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICC Full Members | 5 | Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka | ||
| 2025 ACC Men’s Under-19 Premier Cup | 1 December 2025 | United Arab Emirates | 3 | UAE, Nepal, Malaysia |
| Total Teams | 8 | Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Nepal, Malaysia |
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ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 Schedule
The tournament will start in December with the match between India U19 and United Arab Emirates U19 at the ICC Academy Ground. Each team will play only 3 games in the group stage, with the top 2 advancing to the semi-finals.
| Date | Match No. | Match | Group | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, December 12 | Match 1 | India U19 vs United Arab Emirates U19 | A | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 10:30 AM |
| Friday, December 12 | Match 2 | Pakistan U19 vs Malaysia U19 | A | The Sevens Stadium, Dubai | 10:30 AM |
| Saturday, December 13 | Match 3 | Afghanistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19 | B | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 10:30 AM |
| Saturday, December 13 | Match 4 | Sri Lanka U19 vs Nepal U19 | B | The Sevens Stadium, Dubai | 10:30 AM |
| Sunday, December 14 | Match 5 | India U19 vs Pakistan U19 | A | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 10:30 AM |
| Sunday, December 14 | Match 6 | United Arab Emirates U19 vs Malaysia U19 | A | The Sevens Stadium, Dubai | 10:30 AM |
| Monday, December 15 | Match 7 | Afghanistan U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 | B | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 10:30 AM |
| Monday, December 15 | Match 8 | Bangladesh U19 vs Nepal U19 | B | The Sevens Stadium, Dubai | 10:30 AM |
| Tuesday, December 16 | Match 9 | Pakistan U19 vs United Arab Emirates U19 | A | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 10:30 AM |
| Tuesday, December 16 | Match 10 | India U19 vs Malaysia U19 | A | The Sevens Stadium, Dubai | 10:30 AM |
| Wednesday, December 17 | Match 11 | Bangladesh U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 | B | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 10:30 AM |
| Wednesday, December 17 | Match 12 | Afghanistan U19 vs Nepal U19 | B | The Sevens Stadium, Dubai | 10:30 AM |
| Fri, December 19 | Semi Final 1 | A1 vs B2 | – | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 10:30 AM |
| Friday, 19 December | Semi Final 2 | B1 vs A2 | – | The Sevens Stadium, Dubai | 10:30 AM |
| Sunday, 21 December | Final | TBD vs TBD | – | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai | 10:30 AM |
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