ACC Women’s U19 T20 Asia Cup Pakistan Opener Against India

The Pakistan U19 women’s cricket team is set to begin its journey in the inaugural ACC Women’s U19 T20 Asia Cup with a highly anticipated clash against arch-rivals India on Sunday at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval, Malaysia.

This 6 team tournament follows a T20 format, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Super-Four stage. Matches for the Super-Four stage are scheduled for 19 and 20 December, and the final will take place on 22 December.

The tournament also includes additional matches to decide the fifth/sixth and third/fourth positions, scheduled for 18 and 22 December, respectively.

Tournament Schedule	Match	Time (KL)
15 December	Pakistan vs India	2:00 PM
16 December	Pakistan vs Nepal	2:00 PM
18 December	5th/6th Position Playoff	2:00 PM
19 December	A1 vs B1	9:30 AM
	A2 vs B2	2:00 PM
20 December	A1 vs B2	9:30 AM
	A2 vs B1	2:00 PM
22 December	3rd/4th Position Playoff	9:30 AM
	Final	2:00 PM

Pakistan Preparations and Squad

The Pakistan U19 team, led by skipper Zoofishan Ayyaz, has been preparing diligently. The team held a five-day training camp at the Hanif Mohammad High-Performance Centre in Karachi before departing for Malaysia.

Reflecting on the preparations, Zoofishan Ayyaz said, “We had good training sessions before our arrival here in Malaysia, and the players are looking forward to performing well in the tournament. We will take one game at a time, and the players are fully focused on showcasing their talent.”

Pakistan is placed in Group A alongside India and Nepal, while Group B features Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka.

Pakistan U19 Squad

Player Name	Role	Hometown
Zoofishan Ayyaz (C)	Captain	Wah Cantt
Komal Khan (VC)	Vice-Captain	Lahore
Aleesa Mukhtiar	Player	Muzaffargarh
Areesha Ansari	Player	Kasur
Fatima Khan	Player	Lahore
Fizza Fiaz	Player	Lahore
Haniah Ahmer	Player	Karachi
Maham Anees	Player	Islamabad
Mahnoor Zeb	Player	Mardan
Quratulain	Player	Sialkot
Ravail Farhan	Player	Lahore
Rozina Akram	Player	Rawalpindi
Shahar Bano	Player	Lodhran
Tayyaba Imdad	Player	Abbottabad
Wasifa Hussain	Player	Karachi

Support Staff

Role	Name
Manager	Aisha Jalil
Head Coach	Mohsin Kamal
Assistant Coach	Muhammad Hanif Malik
Fielding Coach	Nahida Khan
Analyst	Muhammad Usman Shahid
Physiotherapist	Rabia Siddiq
Media & Digital Manager	Muhammad Rafi Ullah

The Pakistan team is confident and well-prepared to make a mark in the tournament, with the players eager to display their skills on this prestigious platform.