ACC Men's Challenger Cup 2023/24

The ACC Men's Challenger Cup is an entry-level cricket tournament for Asian nations, run by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). Established in 2023, the event targets lower-ranked Associate member nations, providing a structured pathway for teams from Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the Maldives to progress within the regional hierarchy. The competition sits directly below the ACC Men's Premier Cup, with the winners and runners-up earning promotion to that tier, which subsequently feeds into the Asia Cup.

Unlike fixed annual schedules, the tournament operates on a flexible calendar. Early editions have displayed varied formats: the 2023 contest featured a 50-over limited-overs structure, while the following year shifted to a Twenty20 International (T20I) format. Saudi Arabia claimed victory in both the 2023 and 2024 editions, before Malaysia secured the title in the 2026 tournament. The 2025 edition was cancelled, meaning the event is not strictly annual. Depending on the year, the number of participating teams fluctuates between eight and ten. Matches generally follow a group stage format before advancing to knockout rounds.

The primary function of the Challenger Cup remains developmental. It offers competitive cricket to nations that might otherwise lack regular international fixtures. By creating a clear route from the Challenger Cup through the Premier Cup to the Asia Cup, the ACC aims to raise standards across the continent. The tournament does not have a dedicated permanent web presence separate from the main asiancricket.org domain, relying instead on general organizational channels for information dissemination. This structure allows the council to adjust logistics and formats based on availability and regional needs without committing to a rigid yearly template.