Dubai: The ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 begins on December 12 in Dubai, setting the stage for an exciting week of youth cricket action. The tournament will conclude with the final on December 21. India will be led by Ayush Mhatre, with Vihan Malhotra serving as vice-captain.
Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the marquee clash between India and Pakistan scheduled for December 14 at the ICC Academy, Dubai. India will also face UAE in their opening match on December 12 and Malaysia on December 16. All matches will begin at 10:30 AM, with the toss at 10 AM. Indian viewers can watch live action on Sony Sports Network and stream it on SonyLIV.
Rising batting sensation Vaibhav Suryawanshi enters the tournament in red-hot form. He created headlines during the Asia Cup Rising Stars Tournament 2025 by smashing a blistering 144 off just 42 balls against UAE. Over four matches, he amassed 239 runs at an impressive average of 59.75 and a staggering strike rate of 243.87, including 20 fours and 22 sixes. His explosive form is expected to be a major asset for India.
U19 Asia Cup 2025 – Groups
Group A: India, Pakistan, Malaysia, UAE
Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal
India’s Group-Stage Fixtures
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December 12: vs UAE – ICC Academy, Dubai
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December 14: vs Pakistan – ICC Academy, Dubai
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December 16: vs Malaysia – The Sevens, Dubai
Knockout Schedule
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December 19: First Semifinal (A1 vs B2) – ICC Academy
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December 19: Second Semifinal (B1 vs A2) – The Sevens
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December 21: Final
Full Squads for U19 Asia Cup 2025
India U19
Ayush Mhatre (C), Vaibhav Suryawanshi, Vihan Malhotra (VC), Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu (WK), Harvansh Singh (WK), Yuvraj Gohil, Kanishk Chauhan, Khilan A. Patel, Naman Pushpak, D. Deepesh, Henil Patel, Kishan Kumar Singh (subject to fitness), Udhav Mohan, Aaron George.
Standby: Rahul Kumar, J Hemchoodasan, BK Kishore, Aditya Rawat.
UAE U19
Yayin Rai (C), Ahmed Khodadad, AliAsgar Shams, Ayan Misbah, Karan Dhiman, Muhammad Bazil Asim, Naseem Khan, Noorullah Ayobi, Prithvi Madhu, Reyan Khan, Saleh Ameen, Shalom D’Souza, Uddish Suri, Yug Sharma, Zainullah Rahmani.
Pakistan U19
Saad Baig (C), Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Raza, Fahm-ul-Haq, Farhan Yousuf, Haroon Arshad, Mohammad Ahmed, Mohammad Huzaifa, Mohammad Riazullah, Naveed Ahmed Khan, Shahzaib Khan, Tayyab Arif, Umar Zaib, Usman Khan.
Malaysia U19
DJ Patro (C), Muhammad Alif, Jashvin Krishnamoorthy, Hamzah Pangi, Muhammad Akram, Mohammad Hariz Afnan, Ajeeb Wajdi, Muhammad Noorhanif, Che Ahmad Al Atif Che Zaman, Muhammad Aseeraf Rifai Mohd Afinid, Mohammad Hairil (WK), Muhammad Fathul Mumin, Nagineaswaran Sathanakumaran, Sayakir Izuddin.
Bangladesh U19
Azizul Hakim Tamim (C), Javad Abrar, Samiun Basir Ratul, Sheikh Paiz Jibon, Rizan Hussain, Shadin Islam, MD Abdullah, Farid Hasan Faisal, Kalam Siddiqui Aline, Iqbal Hussain Imon, Rifaay Beg, Shahirar Al Amin, Ahmed Shahriya, Saad Islam Razin, MD Shabuj.
Nepal U19
Ashok Dhami (C), Ashish Luhar (WK), Vansh Chhetri, Neeraj Kumar Yadav (WK), Dilshad Ali, Aparajit Paudel, Sushil Bahadur Rawal, Dayanand Mandal, Nitesh Kumar Patel, Chandan Ram, Roshan Bishwakarma, Darsh Sonar, Nischal Kshetri, Sibrin Shrestha.
Sri Lanka U19
Vimath Dinsara (C), Kaveeja Gamage (VC), Dimantha Mahawithana, Viran Chamuditha, Dulnith Sigera, Chamika Heenatigala, Adham Hilmi, Chamarindu Nethsara, Kithma Widanapathirana, Sethmika Seneviratne, Sanuja Ninduwara, Kugathas Mathulan, Rasith Nimsara, Vigneshwaran Aakash, Tharusha Navodaya.
Afghanistan U19
Mahboob Taskin (C), Khalid Ahmadzai (WK), Usman Sadat, Faisal Khan Shinozada, Uzair Khan Niazi, Azizullah Miakhil, Najifullah Amiri, Khateer Khan Stanikzai, Nasratullah Nooristani, Abdul Aziz Khan, Salam Khan Ahmadzai, Waheedullah Jadran, Zaitullah Shaheen, Rohullah Arab, Hafeezullah Jadran.
With powerhouse teams, rising talents and high-stakes encounters, the U19 Asia Cup 2025 promises an exciting showcase of Asia’s next-generation cricket stars. The India–Pakistan showdown on December 14 remains the most anticipated battle as both teams gear up for regional supremacy.
