The Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 reaches a thrilling conclusion as Bangladesh A (BAN-A) meets Pakistan A (PAK-A) for the final on Sunday, November 23 at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha. Both finalists have played well throughout the tournament and will therefore make it a tough, competitive, high-stakes match-up.

Bangladesh A goes into the final with lots of confidence after their nail-biter against India A in the semi-final. Fast bowler Ripon Mondol was the hero, helping his team win the match in a dramatic Super Over. Under Akbar Ali’s leadership, Bangladesh A have played impressive cricket—winning three matches and losing only one so far.

Pakistan A have also been one of the standout teams of the tournament. They won all their group-stage matches, including a strong win over India A. In the semi-final, Irfan Khan’s team held their nerve to defeat Sri Lanka A by five runs, securing a well-deserved spot in the title clash. With unbeaten momentum, Pakistan A will be aiming to lift the trophy.

BAN-A vs PAK-A: Head-to-Head Record

This will be their first meeting in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 tournament.

BAN-A vs PAK-A: Pitch Report

The pitch at West End Park is expected to offer something for both batters and bowlers. Early in the innings, the seamers may get movement, while batters who settle in can score freely later. Interestingly, the most recent four matches played here have been won by teams batting first, indicating that runs scored on the board will be key in the final. Though Captains may still elect to bowl first for better control of the conditions, teams have shown that batting deep into the innings can set firm totals for chasing teams.

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BAN-A vs PAK-A: Predicted Playing XIs

Bangladesh A Predicted Playing XIs:

Habibur Rahman Sohan, Jishan Alam, Zawad Abrar, Akbar Ali (C & WK), Abu Hider, SM Meherob, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Yasir Ali, Rakibul Hasan, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Ripon Mondol.

Pakistan A Predicted Playing XIs:

Mohammad Naeem, Maaz Sadaqat, Yasir Khan, Mohammad Faiq, Irfan Khan (C), Ghazi Ghori (WK), Saad Masood, Shahid Aziz, Ahmed Daniyal, Ubaid Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem.

The Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 heads into the knockout stage with Semi-Final 1, where Bangladesh A (BAN-A) will take on India A (IND-A) on Friday, November 21 at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha. Both teams will be eager to secure the first spot in the final of this year’s tournament.

Bangladesh A have been in the best of form so far. They topped their group after winning both of their matches and came into the semi-final with some serious momentum. Bangladesh A, who had dominant performances during the league stage, will now look forward to carrying on their aggressive approach and booking a spot in the finals.

India A came second in their group after one loss in the first round. They will now look towards leaving that earlier setback behind and performing with greater discipline in this important knockout game. The Indian team under Jitesh Sharma will require a good all-round display to outsmart a confident Bangladesh A team.

BAN-A vs IND-A: Head-to-Head Record

• T20Is Played: 0
• Bangladesh A Wins: 0
• India A Wins: 0
• Ties/No Result: 0

BAN-A vs IND-A: Pitch Report

The pitch at the West End Park Stadium is anticipating providing a good contest between bat and ball. Batters will get chances to score freely once they settle in, while bowlers, especially fast bowlers, may have success early with the new ball. Once the game gets going, batting is expected to get easier. Both teams will have to read conditions quickly to make smart decisions, especially during the power play.

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BAN-A vs IND-A: Predicted Playing XIs

Bangladesh A Predicted Playing XIs:

Habibur Rahman Sohan, Jishan Alam, Zawad Abrar, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Akbar Ali (C & WK), Yasir Ali, SM Meherob, Abu Hider Rony, Rakibul Hasan, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Ripon Mondol.

India A Predicted Playing XIs:

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, Naman Dhir, Jitesh Sharma (C & WK), Nehal Wadhera, Ashutosh Sharma, Ramandeep Singh, Harsh Dubey, Gurjapneet Singh, Suyash Sharma, Vijaykumar Vyshak.

The crucial stage of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, Semi-Final 2, will see Pakistan A come up against Sri Lanka A on Friday, November 21 at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha. With good performances from the teams, the match is all set to see both teams fight to make it to the final.

Pakistan A, Led by Irfan Khan, have been the most dominant team in Group B. They have won all three of their games and topped the group. Their wins against Oman and UAE were expected, but their big eight-wicket win over India A has boosted their confidence even more. Pakistan A go into this semi-final as one of the favourites.

Sri Lanka A, led by Dunith Wellalage, have had a mixed start to the tournament. After losing narrowly by three wickets to Afghanistan A in the opener, they recovered brilliantly with back-to-back wins over Hong Kong and Bangladesh A.These back-to-back victories allowed them to finish second in Group A and thus qualify for the knockouts. Sri Lanka A will be hoping to carry their winning momentum into this high-pressure game.

PAK-A vs SL-A: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 1
  
• Pakistan A Won: 0
  
• Sri Lanka A Won: 1
• No Result/Tied: 0
  

PAK-A vs SL-A: Pitch Report

The pitch at the West End Park Stadium has gotten slower as the tournament has progressed. Eight out of the first 12 matches played were won by chasing teams, proving that the pitch does get easier to bat on later in the game. The average first-innings score is close to 153, indicating competitive totals and not extremely high-scoring contests. Teams batting first will need to put up a good total, while bowlers, especially the spinners, can hope to make use of the slower surface.

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PAK-A vs SL-A: Predicted Playing XIs

Pakistan A Predicted Playing X1s:

Mohammad Naeem, Maaz Sadaqat, Ghazi Ghori (WK), Yasir Khan, Mohammad Faiq, Irfan Khan (C), Arafat Minhas, Muhammad Shahzad, Shahid Aziz, Ahmed Daniyal, Sufiyan Muqeem.

Sri Lanka A Predicted Playing X1s:

Nishan Madushka (WK), Vishen Halambage, Lasith Croospulle, Nuwanidu Fernando, Sahan Arachchige, Ramesh Mendis, Dunith Wellalage (C), Milan Rathnayake, Pramod Madushan, Garuka Sanketh, Traveen Mathew.

Match 11 of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, where Afghanistan A (AFG-A) will take on Hong Kong (HK) on Wednesday, November 19 at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha. Both teams will be looking to finish the group stage on a positive note.

Afghanistan A need a win in this match to stay in the race for a semi-final spot. They began their tournament with a close three-wicket win over Sri Lanka A but were outplayed in their next match, suffering an eight-wicket loss to Bangladesh A. With one win and one defeat, Darwish Rasooli’s team will be eager to bounce back strongly.

Meanwhile, the campaign of Hong Kong so far has been challenging. They have suffered two defeats, an eight wicket loss to Bangladesh A, and a seven wicket loss to Sri Lanka A. With no victories to date, Yasim Murtaza and his squad will hope to finish off the tournament strong and give their supporter something to cheer about.

AFG-A vs HK: Head-to-Head Record in T20Is

• Matches Played: 6
  
• Afghanistan A Won: 4
  
• Hong Kong Won: 2
  
• No Result: 0
  
• Tied: 0

AFG-A vs HK: Pitch Report

The surface at West End Park Stadium has slowed down as the tournament has progressed. Batting has become increasingly challenging, and players find themselves requiring to invest a lot of effort to score their runs. Spinners are anticipated to be very valuable, mainly in the middle overs. Since scoring becomes tougher as the ball wears, teams will seek to make the most of the power play when the fielding restrictions are in place.

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AFG-A vs HK: Predicted Playing XIs

Afghanistan A Predicted Playing XIs:

Imran Mir, Noor ul Rahman (WK), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli (C), Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Nangeyalia Kharote, Farmanullah Safi, Qais Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Bilal Sami.

Hong Kong Predicted Playing XIs

Zeeshan Ali (WK), Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Shiv Mathur, Yasim Murtaza (C), Aizaz Khan, Kinchit Shah, Ehsan Khan, Nasrulla Rana, Ateeq Iqbal.

The Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 continues with Match No. 12, where Sri Lanka A (SL-A) will face Bangladesh A (BAN-A) on Wednesday, November 19 at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Both teams have shown good form and will be eager to strengthen their position in Group A.

Sri Lanka A have played two matches thus far. They began their campaign with a close three-wicket loss against Afghanistan A. However, in their following match, they came back strongly with a seven-wicket win over Hong Kong. Captained by Dunith Wellalage, the team presently lies second in the Group A points table and will look to keep the winning momentum going.

So far, Bangladesh A have had a good tournament. They started off with an eight-wicket win against Hong Kong and followed that up with another convincing eight-wicket win over Afghanistan A. After two convincing wins, Bangladesh A would be looking to make it three in a row and top the group.

SL-A vs BAN-A: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 1
  
• Sri Lanka A Won: 1
  
• Bangladesh A Won: 0
  
• No Result/Tied: 0

SL-A vs BAN-A: Pitch Report

The West End Park Stadium pitch is expected to be one that is well-balanced, with something in it for both batters and bowlers. The Fast pace bowlers may acquire swing off the new ball, while batting might become easier as the pitch settles. Dew in the second innings could be a significant factor making it hard for bowlers to grip the ball. It is likely teams will look to chase the score depending on the conditions at the time of the match.

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SL-A vs BAN-A: Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka A Predicted Playing XIs:

Nishan Madushka (WK), Vishen Halambage, Lasith Croospulle, Nuwanidu Fernando, Sahan Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage (C), Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Ramesh Mendis, Garuka Sanketh, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Traveen Mathew.

Bangladesh A Predicted Playing XIs:

Habibur Rahman Sohan, Jishan Alam, Zawad Abrar, Akbar Ali (C), Yasir Ali, Mahidul Islam Ankon (WK), SM Meherob, Abu Hider Rony, Rakibul Hasan, Ripon Mondol, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain.

The Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 continues with Match No. 9, where the in-form Pakistan A (PAK-A) will take on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha on Tuesday, November 18. Both teams are heading into the match with very different situations in the tournament.

Pakistan A, Led by Irfan Khan, has been quite excellent so far. They have already sealed a semifinal berth after winning both their opening encounters quite convincingly. They started off with a 40-run victory over Oman and followed it up with a thumping eight-wicket win over India A. Confidence will be high as Pakistan A will look to keep their winning momentum going.

On the other hand, the United Arab Emirates have struggled in the tournament. They were first crushed by India A by 148 runs. In their second match, they fought hard against Oman but lost on the very last ball by just two wickets. That defeat ended their chances of reaching the semi-finals, and they will now play for pride and improvement in their remaining games.

PAK-A vs UAE: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 1
  
• Pakistan A Won: 1
  
• UAE Won: 0
  
• No Result/Tied: 0

PAK-A vs UAE: Pitch Report

The pitch at the West End Park Stadium has started to slow down as the tournament progresses. While the first few games were high scoring, this surface may now be a bit more difficult for batting. Spinners are expected to play a big role, especially in the middle overs. Batters will need to make the most of the powerplay when scoring is easier. A score around par will depend on how well teams handle the slower conditions.

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PAK-A vs UAE: Predicted Playing XIs

Pakistan-A Predicted Playing XIs:

Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Naeem, Yasir Khan, Mohammad Faiq, Irfan Khan (C), Saad Masood, Ghazi Ghori (WK), Shahid Aziz, Ubaid Shah, Ahmed Daniyal, Sufiyan Muqeem.

United Arab Emirates Predicted Playing XIs:

Alishan Sharafu (C), Mayank Kumar, Sohaib Khan, Ethan D'Souza, Syed Haider (WK), Yayin Rai, Muhammad Arfan, Aayan Khan, Zahid Ali, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Rohid Khan.

The Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 continues with Match No. 10 will see the important Group B game between India A (IND-A) and Oman (OMN) clash at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha on Tuesday, November 18. This match is almost like a virtual qualifier, as the winner will strengthen their chances of entering the knockout stage.

India A began their tournament in brilliant fashion. They defeated UAE by a massive 148 runs with a stunning century from Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who powered India A to 297/4. Their bowlers then restricted UAE to 149/7. However, they could not continue their winning run in the second match, losing to Pakistan A by eight wickets as Pakistan chased down 137 in just 13.2 overs. India A will now look to bounce back strongly in this must-win encounter.

Oman showed a good fight in their first match, even though they lost to Pakistan A by 40 runs. They did much better in the next game where they chased down 155 runs against UAE off the very last ball, winning with two wickets in hand. That thrilling win would have given them some confidence, and now here they are to take on India A in this all-important contest.

IND-A vs OMN: Head-to-Head Record

• Total Matches Played: 1
• India A Wins: 1
• Oman Wins: 0
• No Result/Tied: 0

IND-A vs OMN: Pitch Report

The surface at West End Park Stadium is not overly conducive to batting but is not too difficult to navigate. Batters need to take advantage of the powerplay when fielders are inside the circle, as scoring becomes tougher once the ball gets older. Losing early wickets can put teams under pressure, so building partnerships will be very important. A competitive total is likely to depend on how well teams handle the early overs.

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IND-A vs OMN: Predicted Playing XIs

India-A Predicted Playing XIs:

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, Naman Dhir, Jitesh Sharma (C & WK), Nehal Wadhera, Ashutosh Sharma, Ramandeep Singh, Harsh Dubey, Yash Thakur, Gurjapneet Singh, Suyash Sharma.

Oman Predicted Playing XIs:

Hammad Mirza (C), Sufyan Yousaf (WK), Karan Sonavale, Wasim Ali, Narayan Saishiv, Aryan Bisht, Zikria Islam, Sufyan Mehmood, Muzahir Raza, Samay Shrivastava, Shafiq Jan.

The Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 moves ahead with Match No. 8 between Bangladesh A, BAN-A, and Afghanistan A, AFG-A, which is scheduled to take place this coming Monday, 17th November, at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha. Both sides go into this game coming off a victory in their last outings and will want to keep their momentum going.

Bangladesh A made a thumping start to their campaign, chasing 168 runs in just 11 overs against Hong Kong. The star of the match was Habibur Rahman Sohan, who smashed an unbelievable 100 off 35 balls*. His aggressive innings completely took the game away from the opposition and gave Bangladesh A a big boost at the beginning of the tournament.

Afghanistan A also came up with a fine performance in their last encounter. They won by three wickets in a tight game. Sediqullah Atal's quick 54 off 27 was the key factor, while the four-wicket haul was brilliant, having set up the win with 4/45 in four overs. The match went right down to the wire, but Afghanistan A held their nerve and finished the chase.

BAN-A vs AFG-A: Head-to-Head Record in T20Is

• Matches Played: 1
  
• Bangladesh A Won: 0
  
• Afghanistan A Won: 1
  
• No Result: 0
  
• Tied: 0
  

BAN-A vs AFG-A: Pitch Report

The pitch at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium is generally good for batting. Teams may have found it easier to score runs here compared to bowling. Historically, sides batting first have done well at this venue. However, bowling first can also be a smart option because teams get a chance to understand how the pitch behaves. The chasing team might also have a strong chance of winning if they manage the innings well.

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BAN-A vs AFG-A: Predicted Playing XIs

Bangladesh A (BAN-A):

Habibur Rahman Sohan, Yasir Ali, Jishan Alam, Akbar Ali (C), Rakibul Hasan, Mahidul Ankon (WK), SM Meherob, Abu Hider Rony, Zawad Abrar, Ripon Mondol, Abdul Saqlain.

Afghanistan A (AFG-A):

Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli (C), Imran Mir, Mohammad Ishaq (WK), Farmanullah Safi, Zubaid Akbari, Nangeyalia Kharote, Qais Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Bilal Sami, Abdullah Ahmadzai.

The Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 continues with Match No. 7, where Sri Lanka A (SL-A) will face Hong Kong, China (HK) on Monday, November 17 at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha. Both teams come into this game after suffering defeats and will be eager to bounce back.

Sri Lanka A lost a close game against Afghanistan A by three wickets with just one ball left. Despite the defeat, they showed fighting spirit, especially with Milan Rathnayake’s quick 41 off 19 balls, which kept them in the match. They will now aim to put up a stronger all-round performance and open their account in the tournament.

Hong Kong earlier suffered a crushing defeat on the same day when Habibur Rahman Sohan of Bangladesh A stroked a magnificent 100 off 35 balls, which took the game out of their grasp. Following such a heavy defeat, Hong Kong will hope to regroup quickly for this coming match.

The teams will feel the importance of a win on Monday to keep their hopes alive of reaching the knockout stage. Expect a competitive and highly energetic contest with both sides battling hard to keep themselves in the competition.

SL-A vs HK: Head-to-Head Record in T20Is 

• Matches Played: 1
• Sri Lanka A Won: 1 
• Hong Kong Won: 0 No
• Result: 0 
• Tied: 0

SL-A vs HK: Pitch Report 

Generally, the pitch at West End Park Stadium is excellent to bat on, particularly for players who spend time in the middle. The surface offers good bounce, making stroke play easier. Bowlers, especially with the new ball, may get a bit of movement early on, but overall, a high-scoring match is expected. Teams winning the toss usually prefer to bat first to put a strong total on the board.

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SL-A vs HK: Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka A Predicted Playing XIs: 

Nishan Madushka (WK), Nuwanidu Fernando, Lasith Croospulle, Sahan Arachchige, Milan Rathnayake, Vishen Halambage, Ramesh Mendis, Dunith Wellalage (C), Isitha Wijesundera, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Garuka Sanketh.

Hong Kong Predicted Playing XIs: 

Yasim Murtaza (C), Zeeshan Ali (WK), Kinchit Shah, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Anshuman Rath, Ehsan Khan, Shiv Mathur, Aizaz Khan, Ateeq Iqbal, Nasrulla Rana.