Sat Nov 30 09:20:00 UTC 2024: ## India and Pakistan to Clash in Under-19 Asia Cup Opener

**Dubai, UAE:** The long-standing rivalry between India and Pakistan will reignite on the cricket field as the two nations face off in the opening match of the Under-19 Asia Cup 2024. The highly anticipated match is scheduled for Saturday, November 30th, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, starting at 10:30 AM IST (10:00 AM IST toss).

The tournament, which began on November 29th, features eight teams competing in a total of 15 matches. This clash between India and Pakistan marks the beginning of both teams’ campaigns in the Under-19 Asia Cup. The match will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network channels and streamed on SonyLIV.

Despite ongoing tension between the two countries regarding the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the cricketing world is set to witness another chapter in this fierce rivalry. Both the BCCI and PCB remain firm in their respective stances on the Champions Trophy dispute, but the Under-19 Asia Cup offers a temporary respite from the political friction, focusing instead on the exciting young talent on display.

**India’s Under-19 squad:** Mohammad Aman (Captain), Ayush Mhatre, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, C Andre Siddhartha, Kiran Chormale, Pranav Pant, Hardik Raj, Harvansh Singh Pangaliya (Wicketkeeper), Anurag Kawade (Wicketkeeper), Mohammad Enan, KP Karthikeya, Samarth Nagraj, Yuddhjit Guha, Chetan Sharma, and Nikhil Kumar.

**Pakistan’s Under-19 squad:** Saad Baig (Captain and Wicketkeeper), Mohammad Ahmad, Haroon Arshad, Tayyab Arif, Mohammad Huzaifa, Navid Ahmad Khan, Hasan Khan, Shahzeb Khan, Usman Khan, Faheem-ul-Haq, Ali Raza, Mohammad Riazullah, Abdul Subhan, Farhan Yousuf, and Umar Jabbar.

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