The Asian Cricket Council (ACC), on Wednesday, November 13, announced the schedule for the Women’s U19 Asia Cup 2024 to be held in Malaysia. The tournament is scheduled to take place in the T20 format from December 15 to 22 at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval.
India’s opening match is against Pakistan on December 15. India, Pakistan and Nepal form Group A while Group B comprises Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. The group matches will be followed by the fifth place playoff match on December 18.
Matches in the Super Four will take place on December 19 and 20. The final is scheduled for December 22.
Back in September, the ACC confirmed the hosting of the Women’s U19 Asia Cup 2024 during an Executive Board Meeting in Kuala Lumpur. The championship was organised to give the players a chance to prepare for the U19 World Cup to be held next year.
In the World Cup, India will face West Indies in their opening game at the Bayuemas Oval. India are the defending champions after they won last time around in South Africa under the leadership of Shafali Verma.
Groups for Women’s U19 Asia Cup 2024
Group A: India, Pakistan and Nepal
Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia
Schedule for Women’s U19 Asia Cup 2024
Sri Lanka vs Malaysia, December 15
India vs Pakistan, December 15
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, December 16
Pakistan vs Nepal, December 16
Bangladesh vs Malaysia, December 17
India vs Nepal, December 17
5th place playoff match, December 18
Super Four
A1 vs B1, December 19
A2 vs B2, December 19
A1 vs B2, December 20
A2 vs B1, December 20
Final, December 22
