Semi Final 1 Preview: ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026
Match details
- Match: Tbc vs Tbc, Semi Final 1 (A1 v B2)
- Series: ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026
- Date and start time: Thu, 12 Nov 2026 · 10:30 AM IST
- Venue: Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2), Al Amerat, Oman
- Format: ODI (50 overs a side)
Both teams are yet to be confirmed. As the match name shows, the first semi-final is set for the team labelled A1 against the team labelled B2.
Series so far
These are the results in our data so far. All matches were played at Al Amerat between 5 and 8 November 2026.
- 1st Match (Thu, 5 Nov): Sri Lanka U19 beat Malaysia U19 by 9 wickets. Malaysia U19 were bowled out for 88 in 28.1 overs, and Sri Lanka U19 reached 91/1 in 13.5 overs.
- 2nd Match (Thu, 5 Nov): Afghanistan U19 beat Bangladesh U19 by 113 runs. Afghanistan U19 made 231 all out in 49 overs, and Bangladesh U19 were bowled out for 118 in 25.5 overs.
- 3rd Match (Fri, 6 Nov): Pakistan U19 beat United Arab Emirates U19 by 9 wickets. UAE U19 made 224 all out in 50 overs, and Pakistan U19 reached 225/1 in 37.3 overs.
- 4th Match (Fri, 6 Nov): India U19 beat Nepal U19 by 10 wickets. Nepal U19 were bowled out for 128 in 42.3 overs, and India U19 reached 129/0 in 19.1 overs.
- 5th Match (Sat, 7 Nov): Afghanistan U19 beat Malaysia U19 by 10 wickets. Malaysia U19 were bowled out for 42 in 22.3 overs, and Afghanistan U19 reached 47/0 in 3 overs.
- 6th Match (Sat, 7 Nov): Bangladesh U19 beat Sri Lanka U19 by 45 runs. Bangladesh U19 made 245 all out in 49.4 overs, and Sri Lanka U19 finished on 194/7 in 43.2 overs.
- 7th Match (Sun, 8 Nov): United Arab Emirates U19 beat Nepal U19 by 7 wickets. Nepal U19 were bowled out for 152 in 41 overs, and UAE U19 reached 158/3 in 34.4 overs.
- 8th Match (Sun, 8 Nov): Pakistan U19 beat India U19 by 3 wickets.
Form guide
The two teams for this semi-final have not been decided yet. Because of this, our data has no form guide and no head-to-head record for this match.
The tournament results above are recent, all from 5 to 8 November 2026. They show which teams have won so far:
- Afghanistan U19: two wins from two, by 113 runs against Bangladesh U19 and by 10 wickets against Malaysia U19.
- Pakistan U19: two wins from two, by 9 wickets against UAE U19 and by 3 wickets against India U19.
- India U19: one win and one loss. They beat Nepal U19 by 10 wickets, then lost to Pakistan U19 by 3 wickets.
- Bangladesh U19: one win and one loss. They lost to Afghanistan U19 by 113 runs, then beat Sri Lanka U19 by 45 runs.
- Sri Lanka U19: one win and one loss. They beat Malaysia U19 by 9 wickets, then lost to Bangladesh U19 by 45 runs.
- United Arab Emirates U19: one win and one loss. They lost to Pakistan U19 by 9 wickets, then beat Nepal U19 by 7 wickets.
- Nepal U19: two losses, to India U19 and UAE U19.
- Malaysia U19: two losses, to Sri Lanka U19 and Afghanistan U19.
Our data runs only to the 8th Match. The results that decide the semi-final places are not in our data yet.
What to look out for
Knockout format: This is a one-off 50-over semi-final. There is no second chance, so the result on the day decides which team goes forward.
The venue: Ministry Turf 2 at Al Amerat has already hosted four matches in this tournament. Chasing teams won all four. In three of them, the chasing side lost only one wicket or none:
- Sri Lanka U19 chased 89 for the loss of one wicket.
- Pakistan U19 chased 225 for the loss of one wicket.
- Afghanistan U19 chased 43 without losing a wicket.
Low and high totals: Scores at Al Amerat have varied a lot. Malaysia U19 were bowled out for 42, while Bangladesh U19 made 245. How teams approach batting first could be worth watching.
Morning start: Like every match so far, this semi-final starts at 10:30 AM IST.
Frequently asked questions
- What time does Semi Final 1 of the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026 start in IST?
- The match starts on Thu, 12 Nov 2026 · 10:30 AM IST.
- Where is Semi Final 1 being played?
- It will be played at Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2), Al Amerat, Oman.
- What is the format of this match?
- It is an ODI-format match, with 50 overs a side.
- Which teams are playing in Semi Final 1?
- The teams are yet to be confirmed. The fixture is listed as A1 v B2.
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