ACC U-19 Asia Cup: Host Bangladesh to face Sri Lanka in tournament opener

Host Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in their U-19 Asia Cup match at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium in Chittagong Saturday. 

Pakistan will face Hong Kong at MA Aziz Stadium in Chittagong. 

In the other matches of the day, Afghanistan will play against the UAE at BKSP 4 in Dhaka while India will lock horns with Nepal at BKSP 3.  

 

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? Watch as U-19s Head Coach Mark Farmer and senior player Wajid Shah share their thoughts on the upcoming U-19 Asia Cup, being held in Bangladesh! The tournament gets underway tomorrow, as the boys face @therealpcb at 11 AM HKT! You can read more about the tournament by checking out our preview on the website! Be sure to follow our social media channels for live scores and updates, and to show your support with the hashtags 加油 and #HongKongGaYau! #U19AsiaCup #HKCricket #HKProud #AsiaCup #香港 #HK #U19 #Cricket

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A total of six teams are participating in the tournament. Group A comprises India, Afghanistan, the UAE and Nepal. Group B contains host Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong. 

The final will held at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on October 7.