Tri-Nation Under-19s Tournament in India 2025/26

Tri-Nation Under-19s Tournament in India operates as an annual or biennial development tournament organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The event functions as a high-performance platform designed to evaluate talent for the ICC Under-19 World Cup. It distinguishes itself from standard domestic Under-19 leagues by utilizing 'India A' and 'India B' squads rather than relying on state associations. An international partner, commonly the Afghanistan Under-19 team, completes the field of participants.

The 2025/26 edition took place in Bengaluru. Three teams competed in a List A round-robin format. Afghanistan Under-19 topped the points table. The final between India A Under-19 and Afghanistan Under-19 was abandoned due to rain. The match officials declared both teams joint winners. This structure ensures players gain experience in multi-day matches without the pressure of a traditional league system with promotion and relegation. The tournament is not a continuous league but a series of discrete bilateral or multilateral fixtures.

Organizers rotate the host city for each cycle. The competition does not have a single permanent brand name beyond the host location or year descriptor. Previous notable editions include the 2019 Quadrangular in Thiruvananthapuram, won by India U19 B. Various tours to South Africa and England have also formed part of the tournament's history. The event serves as a distinct entity from the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup, which features full national teams. By focusing on specific age groups and using dual Indian squads, the BCCI creates a targeted environment for player assessment. The format allows for detailed observation of individual performances across several matches.