The BCCI has announced the schedule for the Under-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy, which kicks off tomorrow, December 6. Lucknow, home to the prestigious Ekana Stadium, will host 15 matches for the series between December 6 and 30.

Group A matches will take place in the city, with three games scheduled daily. According to the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA), two of these matches will be held at the Ekana Stadium, while the venue for the third match is yet to be finalized. The matches will follow a round-robin league format featuring six teams.

As per the BCCI schedule, Group B matches involving the Uttar Pradesh team will be hosted in Gwalior.

Match Schedule (December 6–8):

• Ekana Main Ground (9:30 AM): Hyderabad vs. Kerala

• Ekana B Ground: Madhya Pradesh vs. Mumbai

• Venue to be finalized: Andhra Pradesh vs. Meghalaya