Cricket enthusiasts are in for a rare treat as Pakistan and India are set to face each other twice on the same day.
On February 15, the two teams will clash in the Men’s T20 World Cup and again in the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament, offering fans double the excitement.
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The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has released the schedule for the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars, an eight-team T20 competition taking place from February 13 to 22 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 Schedule:
| Date | Time (THA) | Time (PST) | Teams |
| 13 Feb Fri | 9:30 AM | 7:30 AM | Pakistan A vs Nepal |
| 13 Feb Fri | 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM | India A vs UAE |
| 14 Feb Sat | 9:30 AM | 7:30 AM | Malaysia vs Thailand |
| 14 Feb Sat | 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM | Bangladesh A vs Sri Lanka A |
| 15 Feb Sun | 9:30 AM | 7:30 AM | UAE vs Nepal |
| 15 Feb Sun | 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM | India A vs Pakistan A |
| 16 Feb Mon | 9:30 AM | 7:30 AM | Sri Lanka A vs Malaysia |
| 16 Feb Mon | 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM | Bangladesh A vs Thailand |
| 17 Feb Tue | 9:30 AM | 7:30 AM | India A vs Nepal |
| 17 Feb Tue | 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM | Pakistan A vs UAE |
| 18 Feb Wed | 9:30 AM | 7:30 AM | Bangladesh A vs Malaysia |
| 18 Feb Wed | 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM | Sri Lanka A vs Thailand |
| 20 Feb Fri | 9:30 AM | 7:30 AM | A1 vs B2 (Semi-Final 1) |
| 20 Feb Fri | 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM | B1 vs A2 (Semi-Final 2) |
| 22 Feb Sun | 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM | Final |
The tournament aims to provide emerging teams across Asia with a competitive platform while introducing the continent’s future cricket stars.
In Group A, Pakistan A and India A will be joined by the United Arab Emirates and Nepal, while Group B features Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Malaysia, and hosts Thailand.
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The Pakistan vs India women’s match is expected to be the highlight of the group stage, adding significant anticipation and excitement to the Rising Stars tournament.
Pakistan’s women will open their campaign against Nepal on February 13, concluding the group stage with a match against the UAE on February 17.
India will face UAE first, followed by Nepal.
The group stage will run until February 18, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals on February 20.
The final is scheduled for February 22.
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The Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 is seen as a vital platform for nurturing young talent and strengthening women’s cricket across Asia.
Many participating nations consider it a crucial step toward success at the senior level.
