islamabad
\nThe ACC Men\u2019s U19 Asia Cup 2026 will begin in Oman on Thursday, 5 November with defending champions Pakistan U19 taking on the UAE on Friday, 6 November at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Muscat.
\nThe eight-team 50-over tournament consist of two groups. Pakistan, UAE, India and Nepal are in Group A, while Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Malaysia are in Group B.
\nThe top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals, scheduled for Thursday, 12 November. The final will take place on Saturday, 14 November.
\nPakistan will be led by Farhan Yousaf, who also captained the side in the previous edition when Pakistan defeated India by 191 runs at the ICC Cricket Academy Ground in Dubai.
\nFollowing their opening match, Pakistan will face India on Sunday, 8 November before taking on Nepal in their final group match on Tuesday, 10 November.
\nTalking exclusively to PCB Digital, Pakistan U19 captain Farhan Yousaf said: \u201cOur preparations have been progressing really well. The PCB\u2019s initiative to send us to Oman ahead of the tournament has been extremely beneficial, allowing us to assess the weather, pitches and playing conditions.
\n\u201cAs defending champions, we understand the responsibility that comes with the title. We are not taking anything for granted and are determined to carry forward the positives from last year with the same hunger, commitment and winning mindset.
\n\u201cThe morale within the squad is very high and the players are confident heading into the tournament. We had a strong squad last year and the addition of new players has further strengthened the team.
\n\u201cThe confidence and support shown by the team management have been instrumental in our preparations. We are focused on building on last year\u2019s success, maintaining our positive approach and performing consistently throughout the tournament.\u201d
\n15-member squad
\nFarhan Yousuf (captain), Abdul Qadir (wk), Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Raza, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Hasnain Abbas Dar, Hayam Khan, Huzaifa Ahsan, Jahangir Bilal, Mohammad Huzaifa, Mohammad Seyam, Niqab Shafiq, Rizwanullah and Usman Khan<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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