ACC Unveils U19 Asia Cup 2026 Fixtures With India-Pakistan Blockbuster Set for November 8 in Oman

The Asian Cricket Council has released the full schedule for the 2026 Men's U19 Asia Cup, setting up a mouthwatering group-stage clash between India and Pakistan on November 8 at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground 1 in Muscat. The tournament, played in the 50-over format, runs from November 5 to 14 with all 15 matches staged across Muscat's two Academy grounds. India and Pakistan headline Group A alongside the UAE and Nepal, while Group B features Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. Sri Lanka open the tournament against Malaysia on November 5, India begin their campaign against Nepal on November 6, and the semifinals take place on November 12 before the final on November 14. All fixtures start at 10:30 AM IST. Pakistan arrive as defending champions after routing India by 191 runs in the 2025 final in Dubai last December — their second Asia Cup crown. India, though, remain the tournament's most decorated side with eight titles, including one shared. Bangladesh have two titles each alongside Pakistan, while Afghanistan have lifted the trophy once. With India and Pakistan meeting again in the group stage, the rematch in Muscat promises to be the tournament's headline act.