The 2024 ACC Men’s Premier Cup will be the second edition of the ACC Premier Cup, which will take place in April 2024. Qualification for the Asia Cup Tournament in 2025 will be completed at this level, which will act as the final stage. Eight of the highest-ranked associate members of the ACC will be participating, and they will be joined by two finalists from the 2024 ACC Men’s Challenger Cup.
After finishing in first and second place, respectively, in the 2024 ACC Men’s Challenger Cup, Cambodia and Saudi Arabia were able to achieve qualification for the event.
Nepal claimed victory in the 2023 ACC Men’s Premier Cup, an ODI tournament, earning them a coveted spot in the Asia Cup Cricket 2023.
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The dates of the 2024 ACC Men’s Premier Cup are set for April 12–21, 2024. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) will oversee the competition, which will use the Twenty20 International Cricket Format. A group round-robin and knockout tournament style will be used. Oman is serving as the event’s host nation. There will be 24 matches in the competition, with 10 teams competing overall.
Qualified Teams
Together with two finalists from the 2024 ACC Men’s Challenger Cup, eight of the ACC’s highest-ranked associate members will compete.
- Nepal
- United Arab Emirates
- Oman
- Hong Kong
- Malaysia
- Kuwait
- Bahrain
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia (Qualified through the 2024 ACC Men’s Challenger Cup)
- Cambodia (Qualified through the 2024 ACC Men’s Challenger Cup)
Teams Squad
All 10 teams that are participating in the ACC men’s Premier Cup have announced their squads for the tournament.
Bahrain: Haider Butt (c), Sohail Ahmed, Imran Ali (wk), Sarfaraz Ali, Imran Anwar, Junaid Aziz, Ahmer Bin Nisar (wk), Rizwan Butt, Ali Dawood, Abdul Majid Abbasi, Abdul Majid Malik, Ubaid Minhas, Umer Toor, and Sathaiya Veerapathiran.
Cambodia: Luqman Butt (c), Etienne Beukes, Phon Bunthean, Sharwan Godara, Lakshit Gupta, Uday Hathinjar (wk), Utkarsh Jain, Asanka Kumara, Gulam Murtaza, Anish Prasad, Viraj Raddella, Chanthoeun Rathanak, Te Senglong, Ram Sharan, Salvin Stanly, and Pel Vannak (wk).
Hong Kong: Nizakat Khan (c), Zeeshan Ali (wk), Martin Coetzee, Adit Gorawara (wk), Babar Hayat, Ateeq Iqbal, Raunaq Kapur, Aizaz Khan, Ehsan Khan, Yasim Murtaza, Nasrulla Rana, Dhananjay Rao, Anshuman Rath, and Ayush Shukla.
Kuwait: Ahmad Faiz (c), Muhammad Amir, Ahmed Aqeel, Syed Aziz, Ainool Hafizs (wk), Rizwan Haider, Khizar Hayat, Sharvin Muniandy, Nazmus Sakib, Pavandeep Singh, Virandeep Singh, Vijay Unni, Muhammad Wafiq, and Zubaidi Zulkifle.
Malaysia: Tanish Suri (wk), Ahmad Faiz (c), Muhammad Amir, Ahmed Aqeel, Syed Aziz, Ainool Hafizs (wk), Rizwan Haider, Khizar Hayat, Sharvin Muniandy, Nazmus Sakib, Pavandeep Singh, Virandeep Singh, Vijay Unni, Muhammad Wafiq, and Zubaidi Zulkifle.
Nepal: Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Bhurtel, Abinash Bohara, Pratis GC, Gulsan Jha, Sundeep Jora, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Kushal Malla, Lalit Rajbanshi, Anil Sah, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Bibek Yadav.
Oman: Zeeshan Maqsood (c), Aqib Ilyas, Kashyap Prajapati, Ayaan Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Naseem Khushi, Rafiullah, Khalid Kail, Bilal Khan, Fayyaz Butt, Kaleemullah, Shakeel Ahmed, Mehran Khan, and Pratik Athavale.
Qatar: Muhammad Tanveer (c), Mohammed Ahnaff, Saqlain Arshad, Amir Farooq, Mohammed Irshad, Muhammad Jabir, Shahzaib Jamil, Ikramullah Khan, Kamran Khan, Gayan Munaweera, Himanshu Rathod, Musawar Shah, and Rifayi Theruvath.
Saudi Arabia: Hisham Sheikh (c), Kashif Abbas, Ishtiaq Ahmad, Manan Ali (wk), Usman Ali, Faisal Khan, Saad Khan, Usman Khalid, Usman Najeeb, Zain Ul Abidin, Waji Ul Hassan, Ahmad Raza, Atif-Ur-Rehman, Abdul Waheed.
United Arab Emirates: Muhammad Waseem (c), Aayan Afzal Khan, Rahul Bhatia, Muhammad Farooq, Syed Haider, Basil Hameed, Asif Khan, Ali Naseer, Akif Raja, Omid Shafi Rahman, Alishan Sharafu, Junaid Siddique, Vishnu Sukumaran, Tanish Suri (wk).
Teams Groups
The 10 participating nations are divided into two groups, and the top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals.
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong | Bahrain |
| Malaysia | Cambodia |
| Nepal | Kuwait |
| Qatar | Oman |
| Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates |
Match Fixture
The schedule for the ACC men’s Premier Cup 2024 is as follows (the timings are local):
April 12, 2024:
- Oman vs Bahrain at Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 1, Muscat (10:00)
- Kuwait vs United Arab Emirates at Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 2, Muscat (10:00)
- Malaysia vs Nepal at Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 1, Muscat (14:30)
- Hong Kong vs Qatar at Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 2, Muscat (14:30)
April 13, 2024:
- Cambodia vs Kuwait at Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 1, Muscat (10:00)
- Bahrain vs United Arab Emirates at Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 2, Muscat (10:00)
- Nepal vs Qatar at Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 1, Muscat (14:30)
- Malaysia vs Saudi Arabia at Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 2, Muscat (14:30)
April 14, 2024:
- Oman vs Cambodia at Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 2, Muscat (10:00)
- Hong Kong vs Saudi Arabia at Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 1, Muscat (14:30)
April 15, 2024:
- Oman vs United Arab Emirates at Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 1, Muscat (14:30)
- Bahrain vs Kuwait at Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 2, Muscat (14:30)
- Hong Kong vs Nepal at Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 1, Muscat (10:00)
- Malaysia vs Qatar at Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 2, Muscat (10:00)
April 16, 2024:
- Bahrain vs Cambodia at Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 1, Muscat (14:30)
- Qatar vs Saudi Arabia at Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 1, Muscat (10:00)
April 17, 2024:
- Cambodia vs United Arab Emirates at Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 1, Muscat (14:30)
- Oman vs Kuwait at Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 2, Muscat (14:30)
- Hong Kong vs Malaysia at Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 1, Muscat (10:00)
- Nepal vs Saudi Arabia at Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 2, Muscat (10:00)
Knockout Stage
The top two teams from Groups A and B will compete in the semi-finals, which will follow the group matches. The winner of the April 21 final will advance to the ACC Men’s Asia Cup, which will be played in a T20 format the following year. Also, the winner, runner-up, and third-placed teams will qualify for the ACC Men’s Emerging Asia Cup, scheduled to take place later this year in October 2024.
Semi-finals:
- 1st semi-final: April 19, 2024, 10:00, TBD vs TBD, Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 1, Muscat.
- 2nd semi-final: April 19, 2024, 14:30, TBD vs TBD, Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 1, Muscat.
3rd place play-off:
April 20, 2024, 14:30, TBD vs. TBD, Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 1, Muscat.
Final:
April 21, 2024, 14:30, TBD vs TBD, Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 1, Muscat.
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details
The live streaming of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2024 tournament will be accessible on the ACC’s YouTube channel worldwide, except in Nepal and India.
In India, fans can watch the matches on the FanCode app and website. It’s important to note that there will be no live telecast of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2024 tournament on any TV channel in India.
Meanwhile In Nepal, live coverage will be available on Kantipur TV, Kantipur TV Max, the Kantipur TV app, and their YouTube channels.
| Location | Live Streaming Platform |
|---|---|
| Worldwide (except Nepal and India) | ACC’s YouTube Channel |
| India | FanCode app and website |
| Nepal | Kantipur TV, Kantipur TV Max, Kantipur TV app, and their YouTube channels |
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) for ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2024:
What is the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2024?
The ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2024 is the second edition of the ACC Premier Cup, scheduled to take place in April 2024.
What is the significance of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2024?
The qualification for the Asia Cup Tournament in 2025 will be completed at this level, serving as the final stage.
How many teams are participating in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2024?
Ten teams are participating, including eight of the highest-ranked associate members of the ACC and two finalists from the 2024 ACC Men’s Challenger Cup.
Which teams have qualified for the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2024?
The qualified teams are Nepal, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Cambodia.
Where will the matches of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2024 be held?
The matches will be held at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 1, Muscat.
How will the matches be broadcasted and live-streamed?
The live streaming of the tournament will be available on the ACC’s YouTube Channel worldwide, except in Nepal and India. In India, matches can be watched on the FanCode app and website, while in Nepal, live coverage will be available on Kantipur TV, Kantipur TV Max, the Kantipur TV app, and their YouTube channels.
Will there be live telecast of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2024 matches on TV channels in India?
No, there will be no live telecast of the matches on any TV channel in India.
What format will be used in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2024?
The tournament will use the Twenty20 International Cricket Format.
How many matches will be played in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2024?
There will be a total of 24 matches played, with 10 teams competing overall.
When will the semi-finals and final of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2024 take place?
The semi-finals will be held on April 19, 2024, and the finals will take place on April 21, 2024, both at Oman Cricket Academy Ground Turf 1, Muscat.
