The schedule for the Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 has been announced, with the dates for the highly anticipated Pakistan vs India clash also confirmed.
The 50-over tournament will take place from November 19 to 29 at two venues in Doha, Qatar. A total of eight teams will participate in the tournament, divided into two groups of four.
The Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars serves as a vital development platform and launchpad for the next generation of Asian cricketers
When is the Pakistan vs India match?
Defending champions Pakistan will face India on November 22 in Qatar.
The match will take place at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium.
The most recent Pakistan vs India match happened in October at the Asian Games in Japan, where India defeated Pakistan.
Groups of the tournament
Group A: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong
Group B: Pakistan, India, Nepal, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals, which will take place on November 26 and 27. The final will take place on November 29.
Pakistan have yet to announce their official squad for the Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026.
Last year, the Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars was also held in Qatar, from November 14 to 23, 2025. Pakistan won the tournament by defeating Bangladesh in the final.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the squad for the previous edition, with Muhammad Irfan Khan named captain.
