The schedule for the U-19 Asia Cup is out, setting Bangladesh to kick off the tournament on November 29 with a match against Afghanistan’s youth team. The championship will culminate with the final match on December 8, hosted in Dubai.

The eight teams competing in this year’s U-19 Asia Cup are split into two groups. Defending champion Bangladesh is in Group B alongside Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Nepal. Group A comprises India, Pakistan, the UAE, and Japan. The matches will take place across two iconic stadiums in the UAE: Dubai and Sharjah Cricket Stadiums.

Bangladesh’s group stage schedule starts with the match against Afghanistan on November 29, followed by a December 1 match against Nepal, and concludes on December 3 with a game against Sri Lanka. All three of Bangladesh's group-stage matches will be held in Dubai, which will also host the highly anticipated India-Pakistan youth face-off on November 30.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals, scheduled for December 6. Dubai will host the first semifinal, while the second will be held at Sharjah. The final showdown will take place in Dubai on December 8.
This U-19 Asia Cup, a 50-over format, sees Bangladesh returning as the reigning champions. Bangladesh’s youth squad claimed their first-ever title in the previous edition after defeating the UAE in the final. Now, they are ready to defend their title and aim for another memorable win.