Pakistan A to Meet India A on Nov 22 in Asia Cup Rising Stars Schedule

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has released the full timetable for the Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026, confirming that Pakistan A will play India A on November 22 in Qatar.

The 50-over competition runs from November 19 to 29 at two Doha venues. Pakistan A enter as defending champions after winning the 2025 edition, also hosted in Qatar.

Eight sides take part, split into two groups of four.

Group A comprises Sri Lanka A, Bangladesh A, Afghanistan A and Hong Kong, while Group B features Pakistan A, India A, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates.

Each side faces the other three in its group once, creating 12 opening-round matches between November 19 and 24, with two games scheduled daily.

The top two teams from each pool move to the semifinals on November 26 and 27, and the final is set for November 29.

Matches will be held at West End Park International Cricket Stadium and the University of Doha for Science and Technology Cricket Ground, both in Doha.

Pakistan A open their campaign against the UAE on November 20, then meet India A on November 22 at West End Park International Cricket Stadium.

The side's last group-stage game is against Nepal on November 24.

This is the second tournament under the Asia Cup Rising Stars banner and the eighth overall, following earlier ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup events.

Unlike the 2025 edition, which used a 20-over format, this year's event will be played as 50-over matches.

Complete Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 Schedule