The Asian Cricket Council’s Under-19 One-Day Cricket Tournament, featuring Asia’s emerging young cricketing talent, gets underway today (November 5) in Muscat, Oman.
Eight teams will compete in the tournament, with the preliminary round divided into two groups. Two matches will be played each day at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground, using the Ministry Turf 1 and Turf 2 venues.
Sri Lanka have been drawn in Group B alongside Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Malaysia. They begin their campaign today against Malaysia at the Ministry Turf 2 ground, while Afghanistan take on Bangladesh at Ministry Turf 1. Both matches are scheduled to start at 10.30 a.m. Sri Lanka time.
Group A comprises India, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates and Nepal. The much-anticipated clash between traditional rivals India and Pakistan is scheduled for November 8.
The preliminary round will conclude on November 10, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals on November 12. The tournament final is scheduled for November 14.
Sri Lanka will play their second group match against Bangladesh on November 7 before completing their preliminary-round commitments against Afghanistan on November 9.
The 15-member Sri Lankan squad will be led by Matara St. Servatius College skipper Viran Chamuditha, with St. Joseph’s College cricketer Senuja Wekunagoda appointed vice-captain.
Speaking ahead of the team’s departure for Oman, Sri Lanka captain Viran Chamuditha expressed confidence in his team’s preparations and their ability to challenge for the championship.
“We are well prepared and have a balanced team. We have great confidence that we can win the championship,” Viran said.
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