ACC U19 Asia Cup Winners And Runners-Up: A Historical Overview Of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh And Sri Lanka
The semifinals of the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024 are scheduled for December 6. Competing teams include India U19, Pakistan U19, Bangladesh U19, and Sri Lanka U19. Matches will be held in Sharjah and Dubai.
All four teams have an equal chance to claim the coveted title. Let's delve into their past performances in this tournament, which started in 1989.
India's dominance in the ACC U19 Asia Cup is unmatched, with eight titles from ten final appearances. Their first victory came in 1989 against Sri Lanka, winning by 79 runs. They retained the title in 2003, again defeating Sri Lanka. Noteworthy victories include a tied final against Pakistan in 2012 and triumphs in 2013/14, 2016, and 2018 over Sri Lanka. India's latest win was in 2021 against Sri Lanka by nine wickets using the DLS method.
| Year | Host Nation | Winner | Runner-Up | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Bangladesh | India | Sri Lanka | India won by 79 runs |
| 2003 | Pakistan | India | Sri Lanka | India won by 8 wickets |
| 2012 | Malaysia | India / Pakistan | - | Match tied; trophy shared |
| 2013/14 | United Arab Emirates | India | Pakistan | India won by 40 runs |
| 2016 | Sri Lanka | India | Sri Lanka | India won by 34 runs |
| 2017 | Malaysia | Afghanistan | Pakistan | Afghanistan won by 185 runs |
| 2018 | Bangladesh | India | Sri Lanka | India won by 144 runs |
| 2019 | Sri Lanka | India | Bangladesh | India won by 5 runs |
| 2021 | United Arab Emirates | India | Sri Lanka | India won by 9 wickets (DLS) |
| 2023 | United Arab Emirates | Bangladesh | United Arab Emirates | Bangladesh won by 195 runs |
| 2024 | United Arab Emirates | TBD | TBD | Semifinals underway |
Sri Lanka U19: Five-Time Runners-Up (0 title)
Sri Lanka has reached the finals five times but has yet to secure a title. They were runners-up in 1989, 2003, 2016, 2018, and 2021, with India defeating them on four occasions. Despite frequent appearances in finals, Sri Lanka is still pursuing their first championship win.
Bangladesh U19: Recent Champions (1 title)
Bangladesh achieved their first tournament victory in 2023 by defeating the UAE with a significant margin of 195 runs. Before this win, their best performance was in 2019 when they narrowly lost to India by just five runs in a low-scoring match. This victory has solidified Bangladesh's status as strong contenders.
Pakistan U19: Consistent Finalists (1 title)
Pakistan has reached the finals three times, winning once in 2012 after tying with India. In the high-scoring final of 2013/14, they lost to India by forty runs. Their third final appearance was in 2017 when Afghanistan defeated them by a massive margin of 185 runs. Despite having only one title, Pakistan remains a formidable competitor.
The upcoming semifinals promise intense competition as these teams vie for a spot in the final match of the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024.
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