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Rising Asia Cup 2026: schedule, teams and fixtures
The Rising Asia Cup 2026 runs from 19 to 29 November in Doha, Qatar, with eight teams. India and Pakistan meet on Sunday 22 November. The Asian Cricket Council tournament is for emerging and “A” sides. Pakistan Shaheens are the holders: they beat Bangladesh A in a super over in the 2025 final, also played in Doha.
| Dates | 19–29 November 2026 |
| Host | Doha, Qatar |
| Venues | West End Park International Cricket Stadium (WEICS), including both semi-finals and the final; UDST Cricket Ground for the morning group games |
| Teams | India, Pakistan, Nepal, UAE, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Hong Kong |
| Format | Two groups of four, round-robin; top two from each group reach the semi-finals |
Groups
- Group A: India, Pakistan, Nepal, UAE
- Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Hong Kong
Group labels are based on the semi-final pairings (A1 v B2, B1 v A2) in the published schedule.
Full fixture list
| Date | Match | Start (local) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 19 Nov | Bangladesh v Hong Kong | 9:00 | UDST |
| Thu 19 Nov | Sri Lanka v Afghanistan | 13:00 | WEICS |
| Fri 20 Nov | Pakistan v UAE | 9:00 | UDST |
| Fri 20 Nov | India v Nepal | 13:00 | WEICS |
| Sat 21 Nov | Sri Lanka v Hong Kong | 9:00 | UDST |
| Sat 21 Nov | Bangladesh v Afghanistan | 13:00 | WEICS |
| Sun 22 Nov | UAE v Nepal | 9:00 | UDST |
| Sun 22 Nov | India v Pakistan | 13:00 | WEICS |
| Mon 23 Nov | Afghanistan v Hong Kong | 9:00 | UDST |
| Mon 23 Nov | Sri Lanka v Bangladesh | 13:00 | WEICS |
| Tue 24 Nov | India v UAE | 9:00 | UDST |
| Tue 24 Nov | Pakistan v Nepal | 13:00 | WEICS |
| Thu 26 Nov | Semi-final 1: A1 v B2 | 13:00 | WEICS |
| Fri 27 Nov | Semi-final 2: B1 v A2 | 13:00 | WEICS |
| Sun 29 Nov | Final | 13:00 | WEICS |
Start times are as published by the organisers. Doha is on Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3), 2.5 hours behind India.
What to watch
- India v Pakistan, 22 November: the headline game of the group stage, at West End Park International Cricket Stadium.
- Pakistan v Nepal, 24 November: Nepal, who have qualified for the 2027 senior Asia Cup, could decide the second semi-final place in Group A.
- Group B looks the more even group, with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan all strong at this level.
Squads
Squads have not been announced yet. We will add them here once the boards confirm their teams.
Sources: WION, Qatar Tribune (2025 final).