ACC Mens U19 Asia Cup 2026 Full Schedule: Groups, Fixtures, Venues and Final

The ACC Mens U19 Asia Cup 2026 brings the brightest young cricketers in Asia to Oman for ten days of fast, fearless 50 over cricket. From 5 November to 14 November 2026, eight teams will fight for group places, semifinal spots and a place in the final. The tournament gives fans a first look at future stars and a clear test of skill, temperament and teamwork under pressure.

Oman will host all matches at OCA Ground 1 and OCA Ground 2.

Matches start at 9am Gulf Standard Time, so fans can follow a full day of youth cricket from the first ball to the last. The 50 over format rewards patience, smart running and calm bowling at the death, and it often produces a late twist. This guide brings together the groups, the full fixture list, the venues and the road to the final in one place.

Tournament Groups and Format

Eight teams will contest the tournament, split into two groups of four. Group A has India, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates and Nepal, while Group B has Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Malaysia. Only the top two teams from each group will reach the semifinals.

The group stage runs from 5 November to 10 November, with two matches on most days. The winners and runners up from each group will cross over in the semifinals on 12 November.

The table below sets out the two groups in full.

Full Fixtures and Venues

The tournament opens on 5 November with Sri Lanka against Malaysia at OCA Ground 2 and Bangladesh against Afghanistan at OCA Ground 1. India begin against Nepal on 6 November at OCA Ground 1, while Pakistan face United Arab Emirates on the same day at OCA Ground 2.

The middle of the group stage brings the marquee clash on 8 November, when India meet Pakistan at OCA Ground 1. The group stage closes on 10 November, with India against United Arab Emirates at OCA Ground 2 and Pakistan against Nepal at OCA Ground 1. The semifinals take place on 12 November and the final follows on 14 November at OCA Ground 2.

India vs Pakistan and Key Matches

No fixture in this tournament carries more noise than India against Pakistan on 8 November at OCA Ground 1. Youth rivalries move fast, and a single partnership or a tight spell can turn a group match into a talking point for the rest of the week. Both teams will want the early points, because a win here does more than lift confidence. It puts the winner in control of Group A and leaves the loser chasing results in the final round.

Beyond the marquee match, the final group day on 10 November also shapes the semifinal race. India face United Arab Emirates at OCA Ground 2 while Pakistan face Nepal at OCA Ground 1, so late results could still decide who advances. In Group B, Sri Lanka against Bangladesh on 7 November and Sri Lanka against Afghanistan on 9 November look like the matches that set the order at the top, even though the venues for those two fixtures are not listed in the schedule.

Squads, Start Times and What to Watch

Team squads for the ACC Mens U19 Asia Cup 2026 are not announced in the sources used for this guide, so this article does not list any player as confirmed for the tournament. That point matters for readers who want to follow team news, because youth squads can change right up to the first match. Fans should check official team announcements before treating any name in social media posts as final.

What fans can plan around is clear. Matches start at 9am Gulf Standard Time, the group stage ends on 10 November, the semifinals are set for 12 November, and the final takes place on 14 November at OCA Ground 2. In a 50 over tournament, early wickets, steady middle overs and calm finishing often decide tight games, so expect coaches to back players who stay composed when the run rate climbs. The table below gathers the key facts in one place.

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