India U19 Faces UAE U19 In Crucial ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2024 Match

The India U19 team faces a crucial match against UAE U19 in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2024. This Group A encounter, set for December 4 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, will decide which team advances to the semi-finals. Both teams have one win and one loss, but UAE has a slight edge with a better net run rate.

India's young cricketers are under pressure after losing to Pakistan in their opening match. However, they bounced back with a massive 211-run victory over Japan, led by captain Mohamed Amaan's century and strong bowling. The team must win this match to stay in contention for the knockout stage.

The game is scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 10:30 AM IST. It will take place at the renowned Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah.

India

In India, fans can watch the match on Sony Sports Network. Online streaming is available through the SonyLIV app and website.

United Arab Emirates

In the UAE, there is no television broadcast available. However, viewers can stream the match live on YouTube via the Asian Cricket Council's official channel.

Other Countries

Sony Max will broadcast the match in various regions including Europe and North America. Online streaming is accessible via YouTube on @AsianCricketCouncilTV. Additionally, Sony SAB offers coverage in several European countries and parts of Africa.

Weather & Pitch Conditions

The weather in Sharjah is expected to be clear and warm, ideal for cricket. The pitch favours batsmen with high scores anticipated. Spinners might find some help as the game progresses, making batting first advantageous. A score of 280-290 could be competitive here.

Team Preview

The UAE team also comes into this match with mixed results. They secured a convincing win over Japan but lost to Pakistan. Key players like Ethan DSouza and Muhammad Rayan Khan have been impressive and will need to perform well against India.

Full Squads

India U19

The Indian squad includes Ayush Mhatre, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Andre Siddarth C, Mohamed Amaan (c), KP Karthikeya, Nikhil Kumar, Harvansh Singh (wk), Hardik Raj, Samarth Nagaraj, Yudhajit Guha, Chetan Sharma, Mohamed Enaan, Pranav Pant, Anurag Kawade, and Kiran Chormale.

United Arab Emirates U19

The UAE squad features Yayin Rai, Aryan Saxena, Akshat Rai, Ethan DSouza, Muhammad Rayan Khan, Noorullah Ayobi, Aayan Afzal Khan (c), Uddish Suri, Abdulla Tarique, Mudit Agarwal (wk), Ali Asgar Shums, Rachit Ghosh, Harsh Desai, Faisur Rahman and Karan Dhiman.