Sri Lanka Under-19s in Pakistan 2023/24

Sri Lanka Under-19s in Pakistan describes a specific series of bilateral cricket fixtures rather than a formal, standalone tournament. The arrangement involves the Pakistan Under-19 team and the Sri Lanka Under-19 team meeting for a set number of matches over a short period. These encounters are typically organised as part of a touring schedule where the visiting side plays hosted games against the local development squad.

The format of these series often includes a mix of match types. In October 2023, for example, the teams contested a single four-day Youth Test followed by five One-Day Internationals. This structure allows for both traditional first-class style play and limited-overs cricket within the same visit. The outcomes of such series can vary; the most recent recorded encounter saw Sri Lanka take the five-match ODI series 3-2 after Pakistan secured victory in the Test match by nine wickets.

Historical records show that these tours have occurred intermittently over the last two decades. A notable series took place in March 2005 in Multan and Lahore, featuring two Tests and three ODIs. Another five-match ODI series occurred in October 2019, with Pakistan emerging as the series winners 3-2.

While these bilateral tours are distinct from multi-nation events, both nations frequently compete against each other in larger international youth competitions. They have met in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, including a quarter-final in 2014 and a fifth-place playoff in 2022. They have also clashed in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup, reaching a semi-final stage together in 2021. These separate tournament meetings occur alongside the direct bilateral agreements arranged by their respective cricket boards.