The ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars T20 tournament will begin on November 14 in Doha, Qatar, with 15 matches scheduled across 10 days.
The event, formerly known as the Emerging Teams Asia Cup, will feature eight teams divided into two groups.
Group A includes Bangladesh ‘A’, Sri Lanka ‘A’, Afghanistan ‘A’, and Hong Kong. Group B features India ‘A’, Pakistan ‘A’, UAE, and Oman. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals on November 21, followed by the final on November 23.
India ‘A’ and Pakistan ‘A’ will meet on November 16 in the most anticipated fixture of the tournament. Fans expect a high‑intensity contest as both teams aim to secure semifinal spots.
Full Schedule (All matches at West End International Cricket Stadium, Doha)
- Nov 14: Pakistan ‘A’ vs Oman – 12 PM IST
- Nov 14: India ‘A’ vs UAE – 5 PM IST
- Nov 15: Bangladesh ‘A’ vs Hong Kong – 12 PM IST
- Nov 15: Sri Lanka ‘A’ vs Afghanistan ‘A’ – 5 PM IST
- Nov 16: UAE vs Oman – 3 PM IST
- Nov 16: India ‘A’ vs Pakistan ‘A’ – 8 PM IST
- Nov 17: Sri Lanka ‘A’ vs Hong Kong – 3 PM IST
- Nov 17: Bangladesh ‘A’ vs Afghanistan ‘A’ – 8 PM IST
- Nov 18: Pakistan ‘A’ vs UAE – 3 PM IST
- Nov 18: India ‘A’ vs Oman – 8 PM IST
- Nov 19: Afghanistan ‘A’ vs Hong Kong – 3 PM IST
- Nov 19: Sri Lanka ‘A’ vs Bangladesh ‘A’ – 8 PM IST
- Nov 21: Semifinal 1 (A1 vs B2) – 3 PM IST
- Nov 21: Semifinal 2 (B1 vs A2) – 8 PM IST
- Nov 23: Final – 8 PM IST
The tournament promises competitive cricket and a platform for rising stars to showcase their talent on the international stage.
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