TL;DR
- Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 begins November 14 in Doha, Qatar, featuring eight young Asian cricket teams.
- India A plays UAE on November 14, Pakistan A on November 16, and Oman on November 18.
- The tournament includes a group stage followed by semi-finals on November 21 and a final on November 23.
- Afghanistan A are the defending champions from the 2024 tournament.
The Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 is set to showcase the best young cricketing talent from across Asia, starting November 14 in Doha, Qatar. Following the success of the senior Asia Cup in September, this tournament will bring together eight promising teams in a compact, nine-day T20 competition.
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Aspiring cricketers who've shone in local competitions and T20 circuits will have the opportunity to prove their mettle internationally. This event offers a preview of the upcoming generation of Asian cricket talent.
India A is expected to be a prominent team in the competition. They'll contend with sides such as Pakistan A, UAE, and Oman as they aim to progress from the group phase and reach the semi-finals.
The complete schedule for India A at the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025.
India A's tournament debut is set for November 14 against UAE, with a subsequent encounter against Pakistan A scheduled for November 16. Their last group stage fixture will be against Oman on November 18.
| Match | Team | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | India A vs UAE | Nov 14 | 5 p.m. | Doha |
| 6 | India A vs Pakistan A | Nov 16 | 8 p.m. | Doha |
| 10 | India A vs Oman | Nov 18 | 8 p.m. | Doha |
The competition will feature a single-round robin group phase, leading into knockout rounds. Two groups of four teams each will be formed, and every team will play the other three within their group.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals on November 21, with matchups being A1 vs B2 and B1 vs A2. The winners of these semi-finals will clash in the final on November 23 to determine the champions.
Afghanistan A enters as the defending champions, looking to retain their title from 2024.
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