Pakistan U19 to face Afghanistan and UAE in November tri-series

The Pakistan men's U19 cricket team is gearing up to compete against Afghanistan and hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a 50-over tri-series scheduled from November 13 to 26.

The tri-series will feature a double-league format, with Pakistan taking on the UAE in the opening match. The venue for the matches will be confirmed later. The top two teams from the series will advance to the final on November 26.

This tri-series serves as a preparatory stage for the upcoming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2024, providing the participating teams with a valuable opportunity to finalise their strategies and fine-tune their skills ahead of the major tournament. The details of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup will be announced by the ACC in due course.

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In addition to the tri-series, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) National U19 Cup (one-day) and Championship (three-day) will commence in October. These events are expected to offer emerging cricketers platforms to showcase their talent and secure their places for the tri-series and the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup.

PCB Director International, Usman Wahla, expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming series: “We are delighted that the Pakistan Men’s U19 team will be participating in this highly competitive U19 tri-series in the UAE. It presents a tremendous opportunity for our young players to enhance their skills and gain valuable experience.”

Wahla also highlighted the collaboration with the Emirates Cricket Board: “The PCB is thankful to the Emirates Cricket Board for arranging this tri-series, which also shows strong bilateral ties between both Boards and our shared commitment towards developing young players.”

U19 Tri-Series (50 Overs) Fixtures (Venue to be confirmed):

- 13 November – Pakistan vs UAE

- 15 November – Afghanistan vs Pakistan

- 17 November – UAE vs Afghanistan

- 19 November – Pakistan vs Afghanistan

- 21 November – Afghanistan vs UAE

- 23 November – UAE vs Pakistan

- 26 November – Final