ACC announces Rising Asia Cup 2026 schedule with India vs Pakistan clash

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has released the schedule for the Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026, to be held in Doha, Qatar, from November 19 to November 29. The tournament features eight teams divided into two groups. India A and Pakistan A have been drawn in Group B alongside Nepal and the United Arab Emirates.

The highly anticipated match between India A and Pakistan A is scheduled for November 22 at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium. India A will open their campaign against Nepal on November 20, while Pakistan A will face the UAE on November 20. Group A consists of Sri Lanka A, Bangladesh A, Afghanistan A, and Hong Kong.

The tournament follows a single round-robin format, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals on November 26 and 27. The final will take place on November 29 at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium. Matches will also be hosted at the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) cricket ground.