Pakistan, India set for U19 Asia Cup clash as ACC unveils 2026 schedule

The stage is set for another Pakistan-India cricket rivalry, with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) confirming that the arch-rivals will meet in the Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 in Oman next month.

The eight-team tournament will be played in the 50-over format from November 5 to 14, with Pakistan and India drawn in Group A alongside hosts United Arab Emirates and Nepal.

The much-anticipated Pakistan-India clash is scheduled for November 8 at OCA Ground 1 and is expected to be the biggest attraction of the group stage.

Pakistan will begin their campaign against the UAE on November 6 at OCA Ground 2, while India will face Nepal at OCA Ground 1 on the same day.

After their blockbuster meeting with India, Pakistan will complete their group-stage fixtures against Nepal on November 10. India will play the UAE in their final group match on the same day.

Group B features defending champions Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Malaysia.

The tournament will open on November 5, with Sri Lanka taking on Malaysia and Bangladesh facing Afghanistan. Group B action will continue through November 9.

The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals on November 12. Group A winners will face Group B runners-up, while Group B winners will meet Group A runners-up.

The two semi-final winners will then battle for the title on November 14 at OCA Ground 2.

All matches are scheduled to begin at 9am Gulf Standard Time, setting up an action-packed tournament featuring some of Asia’s most promising young cricketers.

ACC U19 Asia Cup 2026 schedule

November 5: Sri Lanka vs Malaysia; Bangladesh vs Afghanistan

November 6: Pakistan vs UAE; India vs Nepal

November 7: Afghanistan vs Malaysia; Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh

November 8: UAE vs Nepal; India vs Pakistan

November 9: Bangladesh vs Malaysia; Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan

November 10: India vs UAE; Pakistan vs Nepal

November 12: Semi-final 1 (A1 vs B2); Semi-final 2 (B1 vs A2)

November 14: Final