The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially unveiled its 15-player squad that will compete in the upcoming DP World Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2025. The young cricketing talent from the Emirates will be led by all-rounder Yayin Rai, who will captain the side in the prestigious 50-overs tournament.
Tournament Schedule and Venue Details
The U19 Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to be held in Dubai from December 11 to December 21. All the matches will be played across two premier venues: the ICC Academy Oval and the Sevens Ground. This sets the stage for an exciting showcase of emerging cricket talent from across the continent.
UAE's Group Stage Challenge
The UAE team finds itself placed in a highly competitive Group A, alongside cricketing giants India and Pakistan, as well as Malaysia. Their campaign kicks off with a high-profile match against India on Friday, December 12 at the ICC Academy Oval.
Their second group fixture will be against Malaysia on Sunday, December 14 at the Sevens Ground. The team will then face their third and final group stage challenge against Pakistan on Tuesday, December 16 back at the ICC Academy Oval. These matches are crucial for securing a spot in the knockout stages.
Knockout Stages and Full Squad List
The top teams from the group stages will advance to the semi-finals, which are scheduled for Thursday, December 19. The tournament will culminate with the final, set to be held on Sunday, December 21 at the ICC Academy Oval.
The complete UAE squad for the DP World Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 is as follows:
- Yayin Rai (captain)
- Ahmed Khodadad
- Aliasgar Shums
- Ayaan Misbah
- Karan Dhiman
- Muhammad Bazil Asim
- Naseem Khan
- Noorullah Ayobi
- Prithvi Madhu
- Rayan Khan
- Saleh Amin
- Shalom D’ Souza
- Uddish Suri
- Yug Sharma
- Zainullah Rahmani
This mix of players will carry the hopes of the nation as they prepare to take on Asia's best young cricketers on home soil in Dubai next month.
