Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 Schedule Announced
The Asian Cricket Council has officially released the schedule for the Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 tournament. This exciting event will take place in Bangkok, Thailand from February 13 to February 22. The tournament aims to highlight emerging talent in women's cricket across Asia.
India A's Group Stage Matches
India A women's team finds itself in Group A alongside Pakistan A, the United Arab Emirates, and Nepal. Their campaign begins with a match against the UAE on February 13. The highly anticipated clash against arch-rivals Pakistan A is scheduled for February 15. India A will then wrap up their group stage with a game against Nepal on February 17.
Notably, the India A versus Pakistan A match on February 15 coincides with the ICC Men's T20 World Cup encounter between the two nations in Colombo. This adds an extra layer of excitement for cricket fans worldwide.
Tournament Format and Background
The tournament will be played in the T20 format. It features 'A' teams from four full-member nations with ODI status and four leading associate teams from the Asian region. This structure ensures a competitive platform for the next generation of players.
This is the second edition of the Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars. The inaugural event was held in Hong Kong, where India A emerged victorious by defeating Bangladesh A in the final. The 2026 edition was originally planned for June last year in Sri Lanka but was postponed due to adverse weather conditions and public health concerns related to a chikungunya outbreak.
Complete Fixtures List
Here is the full schedule for the Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026:
- February 13: Pakistan A vs Nepal, India A vs UAE
- February 14: Malaysia vs Thailand, Bangladesh A vs Sri Lanka A
- February 15: UAE vs Nepal, India A vs Pakistan A
- February 16: Sri Lanka A vs Malaysia, Bangladesh A vs Thailand
- February 17: India A vs Nepal, Pakistan A vs UAE
- February 18: Bangladesh A vs Malaysia, Sri Lanka A vs Thailand
- February 20: Semi-Final 1 (A1 vs B2), Semi-Final 2 (A2 vs B1)
- February 22: Final
Group Compositions
Group A: India A, Pakistan A, United Arab Emirates, Nepal
Group B: Sri Lanka A, Bangladesh A, Malaysia, Thailand
The Asian Cricket Council promotes this tournament as a showcase for bold performances and big moments, putting the future stars of Asian cricket in the spotlight. Fans can look forward to intense matches as these teams battle for the Rising Stars title in Bangkok.
