ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 Schedule Announced; India A To Face Pakistan A on November 22
Get ready for a thrilling cricketing spectacle as India A prepares to face arch-rivals Pakistan A on November 22, 2026, in a highly anticipated group clash at the ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament in Doha, Qatar. The tournament runs from November 19-29 across two premier venues.
Doha, Qatar is set to become the epicenter of cricketing rivalry next month as India A and Pakistan A prepare to lock horns in a high-octane Group B clash at the ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026. The highly anticipated encounter, confirmed for November 22, marks the second time these two cricketing powerhouses will face off in November, promising a thrilling month for fans across the subcontinent and beyond. Virat Kohli's Practice Video: Star Batter Hits the Nets in Mumbai Ahead of IND vs NZ ODI Series 2026.
ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 Schedule Announced
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Hosted by the Qatar Cricket Association (QCA), the tournament will run from November 19 to 29, 2026, across two premier venues in Doha: the West End International Cricket Stadium and the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) Cricket Ground.
Tournament Overview
Eight teams will participate in the ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026, comprising 'A' teams from full member nations โ India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan โ alongside the national teams of Nepal, Hong Kong, China, and the UAE. These teams are divided into two groups for the round-robin stage.
Groupings
- Group A: Sri Lanka 'A', Bangladesh 'A', Afghanistan 'A', Hong Kong, China
- Group B: India 'A', Pakistan 'A', Nepal, UAE
India A's campaign will kick off against Nepal on November 20, followed by the crucial showdown with Pakistan A on November 22. Their final group-stage fixture will be against the UAE on November 24.
The Highly Anticipated Clash
Both India A and Pakistan A will be vying for supremacy in Group B, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the semi-finals. Should both arch-rivals perform strongly and win their respective semi-final matches, another tantalizing India-Pakistan final could be on the cards.
The upcoming match holds particular significance for India A, who will be keen to avenge their defeat against Pakistan A in the 2025 edition of the tournament, where Pakistan A secured an 8-wicket victory. PCB Set To Launch Six-Over-a-Side Franchise League Named 'PSL Sixes'.
November's India-Pakistan Cricket Extravaganza
This 'A' team clash is the second of two India-Pakistan cricketing encounters scheduled for November. Earlier in the month, India U19 will take on Pakistan U19 in the U19 Asia Cup on November 8, setting the stage for a month filled with intense rivalry. That U19 tournament, featuring emerging young talents like Aaryavir Sehwag (born October 19, 2007) and Anvay Dravid (born April 27, 2009), is set to begin on November 5 and conclude on November 14 in Oman.
The announcement of the ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 schedule has intensified the excitement among cricket enthusiasts, especially with the prospect of multiple India-Pakistan encounters. As the tournament draws closer, all eyes will be on Doha to witness the next generation of cricketing stars battle it out for continental glory.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 24, 2026 06:48 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
