Rising Star Asia Cup 2025: The countdown for the Rising Star Asia Cup 2025 has started. This tournament is to start from November 14 in Qatar. All the 8 teams participating in the Asia Cup will also be seen in it but the only difference will be that the 5 main teams will have to choose their A squad.
For this reason, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh will not be able to choose their main players, while the teams of Oman, UAE and Hong Kong will be seen with their key players.
BCCI announced squad for Rising Star Asia Cup 2025
The squads of many teams have been announced so far for the Rising Star Asia Cup 2025 and now India’s name has also been included in it. The BCCI Senior Selection Committee has selected a 15-member squad for the tournament to be held in Qatar, in which a lot of talented and young people have got a chance.
The reins of captaincy have been given to Jitesh Sharma, who is currently with Team India on Australia tour and is taking part in the T20 series against Australia. Jitesh had a strong performance with the bat for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2025 and also impressed with his captaincy when he got the chance. For this reason, the selectors are continuously giving him opportunities and have also made the rising star the captain of India A for the Asia Cup.
The vice-captaincy of India A has been handed over to Mumbai Indians all-rounder Naman Dheer. Apart from this, many other great players including Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera, Suryansh Shedge, Ramandeep Singh, Harsh Dubey, Gurjapneet Singh have got a chance for the Rising Star Asia Cup 2025.
On which channel will you be able to enjoy Rising Star Asia Cup 2025 on TV?
Due to the participation of Indian players in the Rising Star Asia Cup 2025, fans will definitely be curious to watch it in India. They will be eager to know on which TV channel its live telecast will be done. So let us tell you that like the Asia Cup, the live telecast of the Rising Star Asia Cup will be on Sony Sports Network.
However, for this the fans will have to loose their pockets, because you will be able to watch the channels of this Sony Sports Network only when there is a subscription to it.
Where will the matches of Rising Star Asia Cup 2025 be live streamed?
However, those who will not be able to enjoy Rising Star Asia Cup 2025 on TV and want to watch the stream of its matches on their mobile or laptop etc., then there is an option for them too. You can enjoy it on Sony Liv app on mobile. Or mobile and laptop users can also watch the stream on the official website of Sony Live. You will have to spend money on both these platforms only then you will be able to enjoy the matches.
Full schedule of Rising Star Asia Cup 2025
the venue: West End International Cricket Stadium, Doha (Qatar)
Dates: 14 November to 23 November 2025
Format: Two groups – Each team will play once in its group, then the top 2 teams will reach the semi-finals.
Total teams: 8
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Group A: Afghanistan A, Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Hong Kong
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Group B: India A, Pakistan A, UAE, Oman
Full schedule of Rising Star Asia Cup by matches (in table)
| serial number | date | competition | phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 November 2025 | Oman vs Pakistan A | group match |
| 2 | 14 November 2025 | India A vs UAE | group match |
| 3 | 15 November 2025 | Bangladesh A vs Hong Kong | group match |
| 4 | 15 November 2025 | Afghanistan A vs Sri Lanka A | group match |
| 5 | 16 November 2025 | oman vs uae | group match |
| 6 | 16 November 2025 | India A vs Pakistan A | group match |
| 7 | 17 November 2025 | Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka A | group match |
| 8 | 17 November 2025 | Afghanistan A vs Bangladesh A | group match |
| 9 | 18 November 2025 | Pakistan A vs UAE | group match |
| 10 | 18 November 2025 | India A vs Oman | group match |
| 11 | 19 November 2025 | Afghanistan A vs Hong Kong | group match |
| 12 | 19 November 2025 | Bangladesh A vs Sri Lanka A | group match |
| 13 | 21 November 2025 | semi final 1 (First team of Group A vs Second team of Group B) | semi final |
| 14 | 22 November 2025 | semi final 2 (First team of Group B vs Second team of Group A) | semi final |
| 15 | 23 November 2025 | final match | Final |
The stage is set, the stars are ready 😊
From fiery clashes to fresh rivalries ~ it all unfolds in Doha, Qatar!
Here’s your first look at the #DPWorldAsiaCupRisingStars2025 fixtures🫡
Who will rise to the top?#ACC pic.twitter.com/gze3cb1xmt
— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) October 31, 2025
FAQs
When is the Rising Star Asia Cup 2025 scheduled to start?
The Rising Star Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to start from November 14.
Where will the live telecast and streaming of Rising Star Asia Cup 2025 take place?
The live telecast of Rising Star Asia Cup 2025 will be on Sony Sports Network, streaming on Sony Live app and website.
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