The upcoming Asia Cup Risers Stars 2025, a rebranded version of the Engineering Asia Cup, promises to deliver an exciting contest between Asia’s top young cricketers, which commences on November 14 in Doha, Qatar.
As per the schedule released by Cricbuzz.com, the 10-day tournament will feature eight teams in total competing across 15 T20 matches, all at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium. The final is scheduled to take place on November 23.
The event consists of two groups:
Group A includes India, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan and Oman
Group B includes Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka.
Each side will play three group stage matches before the top two from each group will compete for the semifinals. The first semi-final (A1 vs B2) is slated for November 21, and the second semi-final (B1 vs A2) is scheduled to take place on November 23, at 8:00 PM local time (2:30 GMT).
The most interesting match of the group stage will be the India A vs Pakistan A match on November 16, a high-voltage battle set for 8:00 PM local time.
The fixture comes amid ongoing tensions between the two cricket team giants after last session’s Asia Cup controversy over the trophy presentation. The Doha clash is expected to reignite the rivalry in front of the cricket fans.
Schedule for Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025
November 14, Friday
Pakistan A vs Oman. Match will start at 12: 00 PM local /6:30 AM GMT
India A vs UAE -The Match will start at 5:00 PM local and 11:30 AM GMT
November 15, Saturday
Bangladesh A vs Hong Kong-Match will start at 12:00 PM local/6:30 GMT
Sri Lanka A vs Afghanistan A-Match will start at 5:00 PM local/11:30 AM GMT
November 16, Sunday
UAE vs Oman- Match will start at 3:00 PM local/9:30 AM GMT
India A vs Pakistan A-Match will begin at 8:00 PM local/ 2:30 PM GMT
November 17, Monday
Sri Lanka A vs Hong Kong- Match will commence at 3:00 PM local /2:30 PM GMT
Bangladesh A vs Afghanistan A-Match will start from 8:00 PM local/2:30 PM GMT
November 18, Tuesday
Pakistan A vs UAE- Match will start from 3:00 PM local/ 9:30 AM GMT
India A vs Oman-Match to begin at 8:00 PM local/2:30 PM GMT
November 19, Wednesday
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong-Match to commence from 3:00 PM local/9:30 AM GMT
Sri Lanka A vs Bangladesh A- Match will start from 8:00 PM local/2:30 PM GMT
November 21, Friday-Semi-Final match
1st Semi-final (A1 vs B2)-Scheduled to start from 3:00 PM local/9:30 am GMT
2nd Semi-final (B1 vs A2)- Scheduled to begin from 8:00 PM local/2:30 GMT
November 23, Sunday-Finale
Slated to start from 8:00 PM local/2:30 GMT
Where to watch Asia Cup risers Stars 2025 in India?
Cricket fans in India can watch live coverage on Sony Sports Network, whereas Sony LIV will provide online streaming.