Archive · 29 Nov 2025
India Announces U19 Asia Cup Squad
India has announced its squad for the U19 Asia Cup, which starts on December 12 in Dubai.
The team will be captained by Ayush Mhatre, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Vihaan Malhotra as key players.
India is in Group A with Pakistan and two qualifier teams.
They will play their first match against a qualifier team on December 12, then against Pakistan on December 14, and finally against another qualifier team on December 16.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 4s.
The tournament is seen as important preparation for the U19 World Cup, which will be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia in January-February next year.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old batting sensation, recently made headlines with a 32-ball century in the Rising Stars Asia Cup.
India's U19 Asia Cup squad announced with Ayush Mhatre as captain and Vihaan Malhotra as vice-captain.
Tournament starts on December 12 in Dubai with India's first match against a qualifier team.
India is in Group A with Pakistan and two qualifier teams.
India's matches are scheduled for December 12, 14, and 16.
Top two teams from each group advance to the Super 4s, with semifinals on December 19 and the final on December 21.
- Who
- India's U19 cricket team
- What
- Announcement of the squad for the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup
- When
- Tournament starts on December 12
- Where
- Dubai
- Why
- To compete in the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup and prepare for the U19 World Cup
Team Selection
Tournament Importance
Team Leadership
Team Selection
Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre are named as captains, with Vihaan Malhotra as vice-captain.
Tournament Importance
The selection focuses on preparing for the upcoming U19 World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Tournament Significance
Team Selection
The ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup is seen as a crucial preparatory event for the U19 World Cup.
Tournament Importance
The tournament will feature top teen talent, including Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who recently made headlines with a 32-ball century.
- Tournament Dates
- December 12-21
- India's Group
- Group A with Pakistan and two qualifier teams
- Captains
- Ayush Mhatre (captain), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra (vice-captain)
- First Match
- December 12 against a qualifier team
- Second Match
- December 14 against Pakistan
- Third Match
- December 16 against another qualifier team
- Semifinals
- December 19
- Final
- December 21
Sources
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre to lead India U19’s charge for ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup
Ayush Mhatre to lead India in U19 Asia Cup
BCCI Announces U19 Squad For ACC Men’s Asia Cup; Ayush Mhatre To Lead, Vaibhav Suryavanshi Also Makes The Cut
BCCI Announces India's U19 Squad For ACC Asia Cup In Dubai, Ayush Mhatre To Lead
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