The 13th edition of the Asian Cricket Council's Under-19 Asia Cup is being played in Oman from 5 to 14 November 2026, with every game at the Al Amerat cricket grounds near Muscat. It is a 50-over tournament for eight teams. Pakistan are the defending champions after thrashing India by 191 runs in last December's final in Dubai.
This page has every result, both points tables, and the semi-final picture, as of 9 November 2026.
The short version
- Dates: 5 to 14 November 2026. Semi-finals on 12 November, final on 14 November.
- Venue: Al Amerat, Oman (Oman Cricket Academy Turf 1 and Turf 2).
- Format: two groups of four, round robin, top two from each group to the semi-finals.
- Group A leaders: Pakistan, after beating India by three wickets on 8 November.
- Group B leaders: Afghanistan, two wins by 113 runs and 10 wickets.
- Defending champions: Pakistan.
Which teams are playing, and in which group?
Five ICC full members qualify automatically. The other three came through the 2025 ACC Under-19 Premier Cup.
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | Afghanistan |
| India | Sri Lanka |
| United Arab Emirates | Bangladesh |
| Nepal | Malaysia |
U19 Asia Cup 2026 results so far
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov | Malaysia 88 (28.1) v Sri Lanka 91/1 (13.5) | Sri Lanka won by 9 wickets |
| 5 Nov | Afghanistan 231 (49) v Bangladesh 118 (25.5) | Afghanistan won by 113 runs |
| 6 Nov | UAE 224 (50) v Pakistan 225/1 (37.3) | Pakistan won by 9 wickets |
| 6 Nov | Nepal 128 (42.3) v India 129/0 (19.1) | India won by 10 wickets |
| 7 Nov | Malaysia 42 (22.3) v Afghanistan 47/0 (3) | Afghanistan won by 10 wickets |
| 7 Nov | Bangladesh 245 (49.4) v Sri Lanka 200 (46.1) | Bangladesh won by 45 runs |
| 8 Nov | Nepal 153 (41) v UAE 158/3 (34.4) | UAE won by 7 wickets |
| 8 Nov | India 208 (46.3) v Pakistan 209/7 (48.1) | Pakistan won by 3 wickets |
The India v Pakistan game had two centuries, from Arjun Rajput and Hamza Zahoor. We have the full match report, scorecard and highlights.
U19 Asia Cup 2026 points table
Group A
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.746 |
| India | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1.439 |
| UAE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.203 |
| Nepal | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -2.531 |
Group B
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +3.645 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1.229 |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.680 |
| Malaysia | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -6.898 |
Two points for a win. Ties on points are separated by net run rate (NRR).
What do India and Pakistan need to reach the semi-finals?
Each team has one group game left, to be played by 10 November.
Pakistan (v Nepal). Already through. They have 4 points, Nepal cannot get past 2, and only one of India and the UAE can reach 4. A win over Nepal makes Pakistan group winners.
India (v UAE). A straight knockout. The winner finishes on 4 points and goes through; the loser stays on 2 and is out. If India win, they finish second behind Pakistan, unless Nepal beat Pakistan, in which case India and Pakistan are level on 4 points and net run rate decides who tops the group.
Group B is less settled. Afghanistan play Sri Lanka and Bangladesh play Malaysia. If Afghanistan win, they top the group. If Sri Lanka win and Bangladesh also win, three teams finish on 4 points and net run rate decides the two qualifiers.
Semi-final and final schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 12 Nov | Semi-final 1: Winner Group A v Runner-up Group B | Turf 2 |
| Thu 12 Nov | Semi-final 2: Winner Group B v Runner-up Group A | Turf 1 |
| Sat 14 Nov | Final: Winner SF1 v Winner SF2 | Turf 2 |
Matches start at 09:00 local time (10:30 a.m. in India, 10:00 a.m. in Pakistan, 09:00 in the UAE).
Because the groups are crossed, the Group A winner and runner-up are in different semi-finals. India and Pakistan can only meet again in the final. If Pakistan top Group A and India finish second, a repeat of last year's final is possible on 14 November.
Where to watch the U19 Asia Cup 2026
In India the tournament is on Sony Sports Network and streams on SonyLIV. The Asian Cricket Council posts match highlights on its YouTube channel after each game.
Frequently asked questions
When is the U19 Asia Cup 2026 final?
Saturday 14 November 2026, at Al Amerat in Oman.
Who is the defending champion of the U19 Asia Cup?
Pakistan, who beat India by 191 runs in the 2025 final in Dubai.
Can India and Pakistan meet in the U19 Asia Cup 2026 semi-final?
No. They are both in Group A and the semi-finals are crossed, so they can only meet again in the final.
Who is the captain of India U19 and Pakistan U19?
Lakshya Raichandani captains India, with Yashbardhan Chauhan as vice-captain. Farhan Yousaf captains Pakistan.
Sources
Wikipedia, 2026 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup for results, tables and knockout fixtures; BCCI match centre; Outlook India. Points table as of 9 November 2026; this page is updated as the tournament goes on.
