The 11th edition of the ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup is set to kick off in Dubai and Sharjah on Friday, with Bangladesh aiming to retain their championship in the 50-over competition. This highly anticipated tournament will feature eight teams, including the five full members of the ICC and three associate members, vying for the coveted trophy. Matches will be held between November 29th and December 8th, with the final taking place on December 8th at the Dubai International Stadium. Don't miss out on the exciting clash between Bangladesh U-19 and Afghanistan U-19 on November 29th, and catch other thrilling matches as well.
ACC U-19 Asia Cup: Bangladesh Eyes Title Defense in Dubai and Sharjah
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Under-19 Asia Cup is a prestigious tournament that brings together the top youth cricket teams from across the continent. The 11th edition of the event will take place from November 29th to December 8th, 2023, in Dubai and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Background
The ACC U-19 Asia Cup was first held in 1985 in Sri Lanka. India has been the most successful team in the tournament's history, winning five titles. Bangladesh is the defending champion, having won the 2022 tournament in Malaysia.
Participating Teams
Eight teams will participate in the 2023 ACC U-19 Asia Cup:
Format
The tournament will be played in a two-stage format. In the group stage, the teams will be divided into two groups of four. Each team will play the other three teams in its group once. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Four stage.
In the Super Four stage, the four remaining teams will play each other once. The top two teams from the Super Four will advance to the final.
Schedule
Group Stage:
Super Four:
Final:
Top 5 FAQs
1. Who is the defending champion?
Bangladesh is the defending champion, having won the 2022 tournament.
2. Which team has won the most titles?
India has won the most titles (5) in the history of the ACC U-19 Asia Cup.
3. Who is the top run-scorer in the tournament's history?
India's Shubman Gill is the top run-scorer in the history of the tournament, with 390 runs.
4. Who is the top wicket-taker in the tournament's history?
India's Kuldeep Yadav is the top wicket-taker in the history of the tournament, with 20 wickets.
5. What are the eligibility criteria for participation?
Players born on or after September 1, 2005, are eligible to participate in the 2023 ACC U-19 Asia Cup.
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