The ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 is set to bring thrilling cricket action as emerging teams from across Asia battle it out for supremacy. This year’s tournament features 15 T20 matches, taking place between October 18 and October 27, 2024.
The matches will be played at the renowned Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman, showcasing young talent from teams like India A, Pakistan A, Afghanistan A, and more. Here’s a complete guide to the schedule, squads, and other important details of the tournament.
Schedule of ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024
The tournament promises exciting cricket with 15 T20 matches spread across 10 days. The group stages are divided into two groups: Group A and Group B, leading to two semi-finals and the grand finale on October 27.
Fixtures:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (GMT) | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, Fri | Bangladesh A vs Hong Kong, Group A | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) | 09:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
| Oct 18, Fri | Sri Lanka A vs Afghanistan A, Group A | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) | 01:30 PM | 05:30 PM |
| Oct 19, Sat | United Arab Emirates vs Oman, Group B | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) | 09:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
| Oct 19, Sat | India A vs Pakistan A, Group B | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) | 01:30 PM | 05:30 PM |
| Oct 20, Sun | Sri Lanka A vs Hong Kong, Group A | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) | 09:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
| Oct 20, Sun | Bangladesh A vs Afghanistan A, Group A | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) | 01:30 PM | 05:30 PM |
| Oct 21, Mon | Pakistan A vs Oman, Group B | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) | 09:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
| Oct 21, Mon | India A vs United Arab Emirates, Group B | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) | 01:30 PM | 05:30 PM |
| Oct 22, Tue | Afghanistan A vs Hong Kong, Group A | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) | 09:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
| Oct 22, Tue | Sri Lanka A vs Bangladesh A, Group A | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) | 01:30 PM | 05:30 PM |
| Oct 23, Wed | Pakistan A vs United Arab Emirates, Group B | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) | 09:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
| Oct 23, Wed | India A vs Oman, Group B | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) | 01:30 PM | 05:30 PM |
| Oct 25, Fri | Semi Final 1 (A1 vs B2) | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) | 09:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
| Oct 25, Fri | Semi Final 2 (B1 vs A2) | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) | 01:30 PM | 05:30 PM |
| Oct 27, Sun | Final | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) | 01:30 PM | 05:30 PM |
Venues for ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024
All matches will be hosted at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman, which has a reputation for hosting high-quality international cricket. With multiple pitches, including Turf 1, the ground is well-equipped to handle the intensity and excitement of the tournament.
Squads for ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024
United Arab Emirates Squad:
Ansh Tandon, Nilansh Keswani, Basil Hameed (Captain), Dhruv Parashar, Mayank Rajesh Kumar, Aryansh Sharma, Rahul Chopra, Tanish Suri, Syed Haider Shah, Omid Rahman, Sanchit Sharma, Muhammad Jawadullah, Vishnu Sukumaran, Muhammad Farooq, Akif Raja
Bangladesh A Squad:
Saif Hassan, Jishan Alam, Mohammad Naim, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby, Wasi Siddiquee, Abu Hider Rony, Akbar Ali (Captain), Parvez Hossain Emon, Aliss Al Islam, Rakibul Hasan, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Ripon Mondol, Maruf Mridha
Sri Lanka A Squad:
Kavindu Nadeeshan, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Nuwanidu Fernando (Captain), Yashodha Lanka, Lasith Croospulle, Pawan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Ramesh Mendis, Dushan Hemantha, Nimesh Vimukth, Lahiru Udara, Dinura Kalupahana, Nipun Ransika, Isitha Wijesundera, Eshan Malinga
India A Squad:
Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Ramandeep Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Ayush Badoni, Abhishek Sharma, Hrithik Shokee, Anuj Rawat, Prabhsimran Singh, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Rahul Chahar, Vaibhav Arora, Anshul Kamboj, Aaqib Khan, Rasikh Dar Salam
Pakistan A Squad:
Pakistan A: Mohammad Haris (c), Abbas Afridi, Qasim Akram, Ahmed Daniyal, Shahnawaz Dahani, Mohammad Imran, Haseebullah Khan, Yasir Khan, Zaman Khan, Arafat Minhas, Sufiyan Moqim, Mehran Mumtaz, Abdul Samad, Omair Yousuf.
Hong Kong Squad:
Nizakat Khan (c), Yasim Murtaza (vc),Zeeshan Ali, Martin Coetzee, Babar Hayat, Rajab Hussain, Ateeq Iqbal, Aizaz Khan, Anas Khan, Ehsan Khan, Nasrulla Rana, Anshuman Rath, Ayush Shukla, Darsh Vora.
Afghanistan A Squad:
Sediqullah Atal (c), Qais Ahmad, Zubaid Akbari, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Karim Janat, Nangialai Kharoti, Abdul Rahman Rahmani, Shahidullah, Bilal Sami, Numan Shah (wk), Wafiullah Tarakhil
Oman are yet to name their squad.
Group Stage Lineup
- Group A: Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Afghanistan A, Hong Kong
- Group B: India A, Pakistan A, United Arab Emirates, Oman
Live Streaming of ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024
Cricket fans can catch all the action live on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. This tournament is set to bring excitement and competitive cricket to viewers worldwide. The rest of the details will be updated soon.
Also, see: Oman players to watch out for in the Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024
