India U-19 Set to Face Pakistan in Asia Cup Opener in Dubai
The much-anticipated clash marks the start of both teams’ campaigns, with India aiming for a record-extending ninth title and Pakistan seeking to challenge their dominance.
- India and Pakistan will open their U-19 Asia Cup campaigns on November 30, 2024, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
- India, led by captain Mohammad Amaan, are the most successful team in the tournament's history with eight titles, while Pakistan has won twice.
- The match highlights rising talent, including India’s 13-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who recently earned an IPL contract worth INR 1.1 crore.
- Both teams are part of Group A alongside Japan and the UAE, with the top two teams advancing to the semifinals on December 6.
- The U-19 Asia Cup final is scheduled for December 8, with India looking to reclaim the title after losing to Bangladesh in 2023.