The Men’s Emerging Asia Cup 2024 is set to showcase the brightest young cricket talents from across Asia. Scheduled to take place from October 18 to 27 in Oman, this tournament marks a significant milestone as it transitions to the T20 format for the first time in its history.
The competition brings together eight emerging teams, offering a stage for up-and-coming players to demonstrate their skills and potentially catch the eye of national selectors.
This year’s edition follows the success of the 2023 tournament, which saw Pakistan A emerge victorious over India A in a thrilling final.
As the cricketing world eagerly anticipates the next generation of Asian cricket stars, the Emerging Asia Cup 2024 promises to deliver exciting matches and memorable performances.
Men’s Emerging Asia Cup 2024: Schedule, Teams & Squads
Let’s take a look at the schedule of the upcoming Men’s emerging Asia Cup and details of the teams that are going to participate:
1. Schedule
| Date | Match | Time (Local) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2024 | Bangladesh A vs Hong Kong | 1:00 PM | Oman Cricket Academy, Muscat |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Afghanistan A vs Sri Lanka A | 5:30 PM | Oman Cricket Academy, Muscat |
| Oct 19, 2024 | Oman vs UAE | 1:00 PM | Oman Cricket Academy, Muscat |
| Oct 19, 2024 | India A vs Pakistan A | 5:30 PM | Oman Cricket Academy, Muscat |
| Oct 20, 2024 | Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka A | 1:00 PM | Oman Cricket Academy, Muscat |
| Oct 20, 2024 | Afghanistan A vs Bangladesh A | 5:30 PM | Oman Cricket Academy, Muscat |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Oman vs Pakistan A | 1:00 PM | Oman Cricket Academy, Muscat |
| Oct 21, 2024 | India A vs UAE | 5:30 PM | Oman Cricket Academy, Muscat |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Afghanistan A vs Hong Kong | 1:00 PM | Oman Cricket Academy, Muscat |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Bangladesh A vs Sri Lanka A | 5:30 PM | Oman Cricket Academy, Muscat |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Pakistan A vs UAE | 1:00 PM | Oman Cricket Academy, Muscat |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Oman vs India A | 5:30 PM | Oman Cricket Academy, Muscat |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Semi-Final 1 | 1:00 PM | Oman Cricket Academy, Muscat |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Semi-Final 2 | 5:30 PM | Oman Cricket Academy, Muscat |
| Oct 27, 2024 | Final | 5:30 PM | Oman Cricket Academy, Muscat |
2. Teams And Groups
The eight participating teams are divided into two groups:
Group A: Sri Lanka A, Bangladesh A, Afghanistan A, Hong Kong
Group B: India A, Pakistan A, United Arab Emirates, Oman
This grouping ensures a mix of established cricket nations’ A teams alongside emerging cricketing nations, fostering competitive matches and potential upsets.
3. Squads
India A: Tilak Varma (Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Ramandeep Singh, Anuj Rawat, Prabh Simran Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Anshul Kamboj, Hrithik Shokeen, Aaqib Khan, Vaibhav Arora, Rasikh Salam, Sai Kishore, Rahul Chahar
Pakistan A: Mohammad Haris (Captain), Abbas Afridi, Qasim Akram, Ahmed Daniyal, Shahnawaz Dahani, Mohammad Imran, Haseebullah Khan, Yasir Khan, Zaman Khan, Arafat Minhas, Sufiyan Moqim, Mehran Mumtaz, Abdul Samad, Omair Yousuf
Afghanistan A: Sediqullah Atal (Captain), Qais Ahmad, Zubaid Akbari, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Mohammad Ishaq, Karim Janat, Nangialai Kharoti, Abdul Rahman Rahmani, Shahidullah, Bilal Sami, Numan Shah, Wafiullah Tarakhil
Hong Kong: Nizakat Khan (Captain), Yasim Murtaza (Vice-Captain), Zeeshan Ali, Martin Coetzee, Babar Hayat, Rajab Hussain, Ateeq Iqbal, Aizaz Khan, Anas Khan, Ehsan Khan, Nasrulla Rana, Anshuman Rath, Ayush Shukla, Darsh Vora
Sri Lanka A: Lahiru Udara (Captain), Yashoda Lanka, Lasith Croospulle, Nuwanidu Fernando, Sahan Arachchige, Pawan Rathnayake, Eshan Malinga, Dinura Kalupahana, Nipun Ransika, Isitha Wijesundara, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Nimesh Vimukthi, Dushan Hemantha, Ramesh Mendis
Bangladesh A: TBA
United Arab Emirates: TBA
Oman: TBA
Players To Watch
While the full extent of talent will only be revealed as the tournament progresses, several players are already generating buzz:
- Tilak Varma (India A): Having been impressed with the IPL, Varma’s leadership and batting will be crucial for India A.
- Mohammad Haris (Pakistan A): The wicketkeeper-batsman has shown flashes of brilliance in T20 cricket and will look to cement his reputation.
- Qais Ahmad (Afghanistan A): The young leg-spinner has experience in various T20 leagues and could be a game-changer.
- Anshuman Rath (Hong Kong): With county cricket experience, Rath’s all-round abilities make him a key player for Hong Kong.
- Lahiru Udara (Sri Lanka A): As captain of the Sri Lankan side, his leadership and batting skills will be vital for the team’s success.
Tournament Format
The tournament follows a straightforward format:
- Group Stage: Teams play round-robin matches within their groups.
- Semi-Finals: The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals on October 25.
- Final: The championship match on October 27 will determine the winner of the inaugural T20 version of the Emerging Asia Cup.
Conclusion: The Men’s Emerging Asia Cup 2024 Will Start On October 18
The Men’s Emerging Asia Cup 2024 represents more than just another cricket tournament. The shift to the T20 format aligns with the growing popularity of this version of the game and offers players a chance to demonstrate skills that are increasingly valuable in modern cricket.
As the tournament unfolds, cricket enthusiasts will have the opportunity to witness potential future stars of the game. The competition not only provides valuable experience for the players but also offers a glimpse into the future of Asian cricket.
The Emerging Asia Cup 2024 is set to be a celebration of youth, talent, and the bright future of cricket in Asia. As these young cricketers step onto the field in Oman, they carry with them the hopes of their nations and the promise of shaping the next era of Asian cricket dominance on the world stage.
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