The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the schedule for the Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026. The tournament will run from November 19 to 29 in Qatar and feature eight teams.

Pakistan A and India A will meet on November 22 in a highly anticipated Group B clash.

Pakistan A and India A in Group B

Group B features Pakistan A, India A, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Group A includes Sri Lanka A, Bangladesh A, Afghanistan A and Hong Kong.

The tournament will give emerging cricketers a chance to test their skills against regional opponents and compete for continental honours.

Pakistan A’s Group-Stage Fixtures

Pakistan A will open its campaign against the UAE on November 20. The team will then face India A on November 22 before meeting Nepal in its final group match.

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The Pakistan A-India A clash is likely to attract considerable attention because of the rivalry between the two countries. Both teams will aim to secure strong results and advance to the knockout stage.

Semi-Finals and Final

The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals. Organisers have scheduled the first semi-final for November 26 and the second for November 27.

The tournament will conclude with the final on November 29 in Doha, Qatar. The competition will offer emerging players a valuable opportunity to showcase their talent on the regional stage.