The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has officially announced the schedule for the upcoming ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024, set to be held in Oman. This will be the sixth edition of the tournament, featuring eight teams: Sri Lanka A, Bangladesh A, Afghanistan A, Hong Kong, Pakistan A, India A, UAE, and hosts Oman.
The previous edition of the Emerging Teams Asia Cup took place in 2023 in Sri Lanka, where Pakistan A emerged victorious by defeating India A in the final. The 2024 tournament will once again see intense competition, as five 'A' teams from the Asian Cricket Council will battle it out alongside the top three teams from the ACC Men's Premier Cup.
UAE’s emerging team secured their spot by winning the 2024 ACC Men's Premier Cup, beating Oman in the final. Hong Kong also qualified for the tournament after overcoming Nepal in the third-place play-off.
The teams have been divided into two groups for the competition. Group A includes Sri Lanka A, Bangladesh A, Afghanistan A, and Hong Kong. Group B consists of India A, Pakistan A, UAE, and Oman. The much-anticipated clash between arch-rivals Pakistan A and India A is scheduled for October 19, drawing excitement from cricket fans across the region.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, with all eyes on Pakistan A as they aim for a hat trick of titles, having won the last two editions. India A, on the other hand, will be eager to reclaim the trophy they last won in 2013.
Group A: Sri Lanka A, Bangladesh A, Afghanistan A, and Hong Kong
Group B: India A, Pakistan A, UAE, and Oman
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