ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2024 Semifinal Schedule: Key Matches And Live Streaming Options
The ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2024 has reached its thrilling semifinal stage. Four top teams, Pakistan U19, India U19, Bangladesh U19, and Sri Lanka U19, are set to compete for a spot in the final. Fans can expect intense matches as these teams battle it out for glory.
Pakistan U19 and Sri Lanka U19 emerged as group leaders from Group A and Group B respectively. Matches were held in Sharjah and Dubai. India U19 and Bangladesh U19 secured their places as group runners-up. Unfortunately, Nepal U19, Japan U19, Afghanistan U19, and hosts UAE U19 did not advance to the knockout rounds.
Both semifinals will take place on Friday, December 6, 2024. The matches start at 9:00 AM local time/10:30 PM IST/10:00 PM IST/11:00 PM BST:
- 1st Semifinal: Pakistan U19 vs. Bangladesh U19
- 2nd Semifinal: Sri Lanka U19 vs. India U19
- Television: Sony Sports Network
- Online Streaming: SonyLIV app and website
- Television: Not available
- Online Streaming: YouTube via Asian Cricket Council's official channel
- Television: Sony Max, Sony SAB available in UK among other countries like Republic of Ireland & Portugal etc.
- Online Streaming: YouTube via @AsianCricketCouncilTV
Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
The final match is scheduled for Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the Dubai International Stadium.
Sri Lanka U19
Sri Lanka U19 has been unbeaten in Group B. Their victory over Bangladesh in a crucial match showed their ability to handle pressure well. Left-hander Sharjuan Shanmunganathan was instrumental with the bat in the first two games while Vimath Dinsara scored a century against Bangladesh. Mathulan Kugathas impressed with his unique bowling style while Vihas Thewmika was effective in the middle overs.
India U19
India U19 finished second in Group A after bouncing back from a loss to Pakistan with strong wins. Players like Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi have been key performers. Despite initial concerns about their bowling attack, Chetan Sharma and Yudhajit Guha delivered under pressure against UAE. Spinners Hardik Raj and Karthikeya KP have also been crucial during middle overs.
Bangladesh U19
Bangladesh's pace duo of Al Fahad and Iqbal Hossain has been impressive with Fahad leading the tournament's wicket tally at nine wickets. Their batting lineup is dependable too; captain Azizul Hakim scored a century while opener Kalam Siddiki made 95 runs. They aim to challenge Pakistan strongly in their semifinal encounter.
Pakistan U19
Pakistan topped Group A without losing any match thanks to standout performances by Shahzaib Khan and Abdul Subhan. Shahzaib leads the run-scoring chart with 336 runs including two centuries while Subhan has taken eight wickets making him second highest wicket-taker during group stages. Their consistent form makes them formidable opponents for Bangladesh.
Live Streaming and Broadcasting Details
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United Arab Emirates
Other Countries
The semifinals promise exciting cricket action as these young talents showcase their skills on an international platform aiming for ultimate glory at this prestigious tournament.
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