The first semi-final of the Under-19 Asia Cup between the Under-19 teams of India and Sri Lanka will be played on Friday. This important match will be held at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai.
Sports News: The Indian Under-19 cricket team is fully prepared to face the Sri Lanka Under-19 team in the first semi-final of the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup 2025. Team India, which has remained undefeated in the tournament so far, is brimming with confidence, especially after their historic victory against Malaysia by a record 315 runs. Young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi is once again expected to deliver a powerful performance in this crucial match, having shown excellent form throughout the tournament.
India vs Sri Lanka U19 Semi-Final
This match is not just a ticket to the final, but also a battle for dominance in Asian cricket. India has consistently performed well in the group stage, winning all its matches. Team India first defeated UAE by 234 runs, then defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by 90 runs, and finally, defeated Malaysia by 315 runs, registering the biggest win in tournament history.
On the other hand, the Sri Lanka Under-19 team has also shown its mettle in the tournament. They have won two out of three matches, although they faced a 39-run defeat against Bangladesh in their last match. Sri Lanka will try to bounce back against India, but it will not be easy given their current form.
The biggest strength of the Indian team is its balance and depth. Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to score runs consistently, while wicketkeeper-batsman Abhigyan Kundu has also supported the team at crucial moments. Captain Ayush Mhatre may not have played a big innings in the last few matches, but a responsible performance is expected from him in a big match like the semi-final. The Indian team's bowling attack has also not given opposition batsmen much room to play freely.
Where will the semi-final be played? Match date and time
The first semi-final of the Asia Cup 2025 between India Under-19 and Sri Lanka Under-19 will be played at the ICC Cricket Academy Ground in Dubai. The ground has been known for its balanced pitch in the tournament so far, where both batsmen and bowlers have received assistance.
- Match Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
- Toss Time: 10:00 AM (Indian Time)
- Match Start Time: 10:30 AM (IST)
IND U19 vs SL U19 Live Streaming: How to watch on TV and mobile?
Cricket fans can watch this exciting semi-final match live on both TV and online platforms.
- TV Broadcast: The live broadcast of the India Under-19 vs Sri Lanka Under-19 Asia Cup semi-final will be on Sony Sports Network.
- Online Live Streaming: Mobile, tablet, and smart TV users can watch the live streaming of this match on the Sony LIV app and website.
Probable Playing Squad
India U19 Team: Ayush Mhatre (Captain), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Aaron George, Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu (Wicketkeeper), Kaniska Chauhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devandran, Kishan Kumar Singh, Yuvraj Gohil, Udhv Mohan, Naman Pushpak, Harvansh Pangalia.
Sri Lanka U19 Team: Dimantha Mahavithana, Viran Chamudith, Kithma Withanapathirana, Kavija Gamage, Vimath Dinsara (Captain), Chamika Hinatigala, Dulnith Sigera, Adham Hilmy, Sethmika Seneviratne, Rasith Nimsara, Tharush Navodya, Mathulan Kugathas, Vigneshwaran Akash, Tharush Nethsara, Sanuja Ninduwara.
