The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has formally released the schedule for the forthcoming ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024, which will be hosted in Oman. This marks the sixth iteration of the tournament, featuring eight participating teams: Sri Lanka A, Bangladesh A, Afghanistan A, Hong Kong, Pakistan A, India A, the UAE, and the host nation, Oman.
In 2023, the Emerging Teams Asia Cup saw Pakistan A claim victory against India A in the finals. The 2024 edition is expected to deliver fierce competition, with five 'A' teams from the ACC competing alongside the top three teams from the ACC Men's Premier Cup.
The UAE’s emerging team secured their qualification by winning the 2024 ACC Men's Premier Cup, defeating Oman in the championship match. Additionally, Hong Kong qualified for the tournament by overcoming Nepal in the third-place playoff.
The teams are arranged into two groups for the tournament. Group A comprises Sri Lanka A, Bangladesh A, Afghanistan A, and Hong Kong, while Group B includes India A, Pakistan A, the UAE, and Oman. The highly anticipated match between arch-rivals Pakistan A and India A is set for October 19, generating excitement among cricket enthusiasts throughout the region.
The top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals, with a particular focus on Pakistan A as they strive for a third consecutive title, having won the last two editions. Conversely, India A will be keen to reclaim the trophy they last secured in 2013.
Group A: Sri Lanka A, Bangladesh A, Afghanistan A, and Hong Kong
Group B: India A, Pakistan A, UAE, and Oman
Complete Schedule:
- 18th OCT: BAN A vs HKC
- 18th OCT: SL A vs AFG A
- 19th OCT: UAE vs OMA
- 19th OCT: IND A vs PAK A
- 20th OCT: SL A vs HKC
- 20th OCT: BAN A vs AFG A
- 21st OCT: PAK A vs OMA
- 21st OCT: IND A vs UAE
- 22nd OCT: AFG A vs HKC
- 22nd OCT: SL A vs BAN A
- 23rd OCT: PAK A vs UAE
- 23rd OCT: IND A vs OMA
- 25th OCT: SEMI-FINAL 1
- 25th OCT: SEMI-FINAL 2
- 27th OCT: Final
