The Indian U-19 team is currently playing against the Sri Lanka U-19 team in the ACC Asia Cup 2025. The match has been reduced to twenty overs due to a wet outfield that delayed the start. India finished first in Group A, winning all three of their matches, while Sri Lanka secured second place in Group B, with their only loss coming against Bangladesh, who topped that group.
India displayed their masterclass throughout the tournament, with Vaibhav Suryabhnshi in the first match against UAE, Aaron George against Pakistan, and Abhigyan Kunsu against Malaysia, showcasing high-quality temperament throughout.
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As of now, Abhigyan Kundu, the wicket-keeper batter, is the highest run scorer of the tournament with 263 runs in three matches, including a double century. Abhigyan Kundu became the first ever Indian to hit a double century in U-19 games.
Batting first, Sri Lanka has posted a fighting total of 138 runs on the board, losing 8 wickets in 20 overs.
What happens if the rain washes out the semi-final?
The India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Asia Cup semifinal faces the threat of being washed out due to rain in Dubai, and now a question is sparking all over the internet: What happens if rain washes out the match? As there has been no reserve day for the semifinal matches.
If rain prevents the match from starting or completing the minimum required overs, the Asian Cricket Council’s tournament rules come into play. Which says that if a tournament’s semi-final match needs to be abandoned for any reason, the team that finished higher in the group stage standings will automatically qualify for the final. For this match’s scenario, since India topped their group, winning all their matches convincingly, they would advance to the final.
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The same rule applies to the other semifinal between Pakistan U19 and Bangladesh U19. If that match is also washed out, Bangladesh, who finished above Pakistan in the group standings, would qualify for the final.
