Key Highlights
- Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 will take place in Doha, Qatar.
- The India vs Pakistan match is scheduled for November 16.
- All matches of the tournament will be available on live streaming and telecast in India.
- The final will be played on November 23.
Rising Stars Asia Cup: A Platform for Emerging Cricket Talents
The Rising Stars Asia Cup, organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), is set to showcase the cricketing prowess of young talents from across the continent. This year’s edition marks a significant milestone as it transitions under the new “Rising Stars” banner, with the inaugural competition held in 2013 as the Emerging Teams Asia Cup.
Teams and Schedules
The tournament will feature eight teams, including five ‘A’ or developmental squads from full-member nations and three associate national sides. The India A cricket team, led by wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma, is placed in Group B alongside Pakistan Shaheens (Pakistan A), UAE, and Oman.
The schedule for the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 begins on November 14 with matches between various teams. For India A fans, the highly anticipated match against Pakistan Shaheens is scheduled for November 16 at West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha. The final will take place on November 23.
Live Streaming and Telecast Details
All matches of this year’s tournament will be available through live streaming and telecast in India. Fans can watch the action on Sony LIV app and website, as well as on Sony Sports Ten 1 and Sony Sports Ten 1 HD TV channels. Regional broadcasts will air on Sony Sports 3 and Sony Sports 4.
Notable Player: Vaibhav Suryavanshi
The tournament will include the impressive Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old who has been making waves in cricket. After his breakout performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he became the youngest player to play in T20 and the fastest centurion in U19 ODI history, Suryavanshi continues to shine for India’s youth teams.
India A’s squad includes other notable players like Naman Dhir, Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nehal Wadhera, and others. The team is expected to put up a strong performance in the competition, with the tournament providing a platform for these emerging talents to gain international exposure.
