The United Arab Emirates Under-19 side won the toss and opted to bowl first against India Under-19 in their Group A encounter of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2) on Tuesday.
India U19, led by captain Lakshya Raichandani, named the following playing XI: Lakshya Raichandani (c), Aaryavir Sehwag, VK Vineeth, Yashbardhan Chauhan, Arjun Rajput, Anvay Dravid (wk), Manal Chauhan, Aryan Savsani, Kavya Patel, Mohit Ulva and Ishan Sood.
The match holds significant stakes for both teams. India and UAE entered the fixture level on two points each from two matches. India began their campaign with a dominant 10-wicket win over Nepal before suffering a narrow three-wicket defeat to Pakistan. UAE, after a heavy loss to Pakistan, bounced back with a seven-wicket victory against Nepal. A win for either side would strengthen their chances of securing a semi-final berth alongside Pakistan, who already sit atop Group A with four points.
India enjoy a strong historical record against UAE at the Under-19 level and will look to post a competitive total after being asked to bat. The presence of players such as Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid in the Indian lineup has drawn additional attention to the contest.
