Teams and qualifications
| Means of qualification | Date | Berths | Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICC Full Member | — | 4 | |
 Bangladesh | |||
 India | |||
 Pakistan | |||
 Sri Lanka | |||
| 2024 ACC Women's Under-19 Premier Cup | TBD | 4 | |
| Total | 8 |
| Dates | December – December 2024 |
|---|---|
| Administrator(s) | Asian Cricket Council |
| Cricket format | Limited-overs (20 overs) |
| Tournament format(s) | Group round-robin and knockout |
| Host(s) | TBC |
| Participants | 8 |
2024 ACC Women's Under-19 T20 Asia Cup will be the inaugural edition of the Women's Under-19 T20 Asia Cup, a limited overs cricket tournament featuring eight under-19 women's teams. [1] [2] The four full members and four associate members of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) are taking part in the tournament. [3] The tournament schedule to take place mid December in 2024. [4] [5] [6]
| Means of qualification | Date | Berths | Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICC Full Member | — | 4 | |
| Bangladesh | |||
| India | |||
| Pakistan | |||
| Sri Lanka | |||
| 2024 ACC Women's Under-19 Premier Cup | TBD | 4 | |
| Total | 8 |
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