
Sat Oct 19 13:20:37 UTC 2024: **Summary of the ACC Emerging Asia Cup 2024 News Article:**
– **Tournament Dates & Location:** The ACC Emerging Asia Cup will take place from October 18 to October 27, 2024, in Oman.
– **Tournament Format:** This will be the sixth edition of the tournament, contested in the T20I format, differing from previous formats.
– **Participating Teams:** Eight teams, including India A, will compete. They are divided into two groups:
– **Group A:** Afghanistan A, Bangladesh A, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka A.
– **Group B:** India A, Oman, Pakistan A, UAE.
– **Key Matches:** The highly anticipated match between India A and Pakistan A is scheduled for October 19 at Oman Cricket Academy Ground.
– **Progression:** The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals.
– **Previous Outcome:** In the last edition, Pakistan defeated India by 128 runs, and India A will seek revenge in this tournament.
– **India A Squad:** Led by captain Tilak Varma, the team includes players like Rahul Chahar and Abhishek Sharma.
– **Match Schedule for India A:**
– India A vs Pakistan A – October 19 (7:00 PM IST)
– India A vs UAE – October 21 (7:00 PM IST)
– India A vs Oman – October 23 (7:00 PM IST)
– **Semi-finals & Final:** Both semi-finals will occur on October 25 (subject to qualification), with the final on October 27.
– **Broadcast Information:** The tournament will be live on Star Sports Network and streamed on Disney+ Hotstar in India.