India U19 v Nepal U19: Sehwag and Dravid in Asia Cup opener at Al Amerat

India Under-19 will meet Nepal Under-19 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026 on Friday, November 6, 2026, in a Group A opening match. The encounter arrives with attention on youngsters Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid, who have been singled out as players to watch for India.

Al Amerat presents an opening challenge after Nepal already experienced the conditions there; their narrow 10-run loss to Oman, in which they posted 280, demonstrated batting depth. India arrive bearing the expectations that follow their World Cup-winning pedigree, but their form since has been mixed, including a 1-2 series defeat in Sri Lanka followed by a 3-0 home sweep of Australia. The Asia Cup will require India to adapt quickly to Omani conditions and seek tournament-long consistency while the continental stage offers Sehwag and Dravid an opportunity to establish individual reputations earned through centuries in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy under captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani.

The Al Amerat Cricket Ground has been conducive to substantial first-innings totals, with all six ODIs in October won by the side that batted first and the average first-innings score standing at around 259. Nepal have already crossed the 270-run mark at this venue, suggesting batters who settle can post challenging totals. Those conditions underline the importance of India making the most of their time at the crease and the difficulty Nepal could face if asked to chase.

India named the following 15-player squad: Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani (C), Anvay Dravid, Rajat Baghel(WK), Aaryavir Sehwag and VK Vineeth. The remaining members listed by India are Yashveer Goud, Arjun Rajput, Ishan Sood, Yashbardhan Chauhan, Kushagra Ojha and Shavin Vinodh. The squad is completed by Kavya Patel, Mohit Ulva, Manal Chauhan and Aryan Savsani.

Pakistan's squad, as provided, is Farhan Yousaf(C), Hamza Zahoor(WK), Ahmed Hussain, Ali Raza and Abdul Subhan. Additional Pakistan players named are Mohammad Huzaifa, Usman Khan, Huzaifa Ahsan, Mohammad Sayyam and Niqab Shafiq, with Rizwanullah, Hasnain Abbas Dar, Jahangir Bilal, Hayam Khan and Abdul Qadir completing the list. Sri Lanka's 15-player group reads Viran Chamuditha(C), Rehan Peiris, Sethmika Seneviratne, Vigneshwaran Akash and Kithma Withanapathirana.

Sri Lanka's squad continues with Lithma Perera(WK), Senuja Wekunagoda, Gimhan Mendis, Lathendra Akash and Kaushika Kumarasinghe. The remaining Sri Lanka players named are Gimhan Rasanjana, Sanul Weeraratne, Chaniru Senaratne, Himaru Deshan and Stevon Peiris. Bangladesh's selection lists Md Farid Hasan Faysal (C/WK), Ahsan Al Mumin, Alamin Hossain Rony, Robiul Hasan Anik and Abdullah Al Muhi among others.

Bangladesh's full group also includes Sheikh Atiqur Rahman, SK Jarif Siyam, Rakibul Hossan, Rubay Islam Rizon and Shakil Khan, with Al Amin Hossen, Kawser Ahmed, Farhan Sadik, All Rafi and Tafiul Alam Tamim completing the roster. Afghanistan named Farid Zadran, Subhan Ali, Noman Salarzai(WK), Tahir Sarwary and Amir Hamza, followed by Sohail Khan(C), Hamza Khan Alikhil and others. Nepal's squad for the tournament is Bipin Sharma (C), Aashish Luhar (WK), Niraj Kumar Yadav, Rohit Chand and Prashiddha Jaishi.

Nepal's remaining players are Sohail Kunwar, Darsh Sonar, Nischal Chhetri, Sachin Bhatt, Roshan Shahi, Suryanshu Koirala, Abhay Yadav, Sushil Rawal, Subham Khanal and Nitesh Patel. Malaysia announced Deeaz Patro(C), Azib Wajdi, Muhammad Nurhanif, Syakir Izzudin and N Sathnakumaran among others, while the United Arab Emirates squad lists Ayaan Misbah(C), Mohamed Nafees(WK), Yayin Rai, Uddish Suri and Noorullah Ayobi.

The India U19 v Nepal U19 Group A match is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM IST and will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network in India, with livestreaming available on the Sony LIV app and website.