The Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 is set to mark an important chapter in Asian women’s cricket, with the Asian Cricket Council unveiling a packed schedule for the second edition of the tournament. The competition will be staged in Bangkok, Thailand, from February 13 to 22, bringing together some of the most promising young cricketers from across the continent. One of the standout fixtures of the league stage will see India A Women face Pakistan A Women on February 15, a clash that is already generating significant attention among fans and followers of the game.
India–Pakistan clash headlines Group A
According to the schedule released by the Asian Cricket Council, the India A vs Pakistan A encounter will take place on February 15. Interestingly, the same day will also witness the senior men’s teams of the two nations meeting in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, making it a notable date in the cricketing calendar.
India A have been placed in Group A alongside Pakistan A, the United Arab Emirates, and Nepal. The group promises competitive cricket, with each team eager to stake a claim for a place in the knockout rounds. India A will begin their campaign on February 13 against the UAE before taking on Pakistan A on February 15. Their final group-stage match will be against Nepal on February 17.
Eight teams to compete in T20 format
The Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars will be played in the T20 format and aims to provide a strong platform for the next generation of women’s cricketers. The tournament features ‘A’ teams from four full-member nations with ODI status, along with four associate teams that have made steady progress in recent years.
Group B includes Sri Lanka A, Bangladesh A, Malaysia, and Thailand. With a balanced mix of experienced ‘A’ sides and ambitious associate teams, the competition is expected to deliver closely fought matches and valuable exposure for young players preparing for higher levels of international cricket.
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Event finds a new home after postponement
The second edition of the tournament was originally scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka in June last year. However, the event was postponed following a request from Sri Lanka Cricket due to persistent adverse weather conditions and concerns related to public health after the spread of chikungunya in the country. The decision to shift the tournament to Bangkok has provided a fresh start, with Thailand emerging as a reliable host for regional and age-group events in recent years.
Complete schedule of Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026
| Date | Match | Timings (IST / GMT / Local) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Feb 13 2026 | 1st Match, Group A – Pakistan A Women vs Nepal Women (Bangkok, Terdthai Cricket Ground) | 8:00 AM / 2:30 AM / 9:30 AM |
| Fri, Feb 13 2026 | 2nd Match, Group A – India A Women vs United Arab Emirates Women (Bangkok) | 12:30 PM / 7:00 AM / 2:00 PM |
| Sat, Feb 14 2026 | 3rd Match, Group B – Malaysia Women vs Thailand Women (Bangkok) | 8:00 AM / 2:30 AM / 9:30 AM |
| Sat, Feb 14 2026 | 4th Match, Group B – Bangladesh A Women vs Sri Lanka A Women (Bangkok) | 12:30 PM / 7:00 AM / 2:00 PM |
| Sun, Feb 15 2026 | 5th Match, Group A – United Arab Emirates Women vs Nepal Women (Bangkok) | 8:00 AM / 2:30 AM / 9:30 AM |
| Sun, Feb 15 2026 | 6th Match, Group A – India A Women vs Pakistan A Women (Bangkok) | 12:30 PM / 7:00 AM / 2:00 PM |
| Mon, Feb 16 2026 | 7th Match, Group B – Sri Lanka A Women vs Malaysia Women (Bangkok) | 8:00 AM / 2:30 AM / 9:30 AM |
| Mon, Feb 16 2026 | 8th Match, Group B – Bangladesh A Women vs Thailand Women (Bangkok) | 12:30 PM / 7:00 AM / 2:00 PM |
| Tue, Feb 17 2026 | 9th Match, Group A – India A Women vs Nepal Women (Bangkok) | 8:00 AM / 2:30 AM / 9:30 AM |
| Tue, Feb 17 2026 | 10th Match, Group A – Pakistan A Women vs United Arab Emirates Women (Bangkok) | 12:30 PM / 7:00 AM / 2:00 PM |
| Wed, Feb 18 2026 | 11th Match, Group B – Bangladesh A Women vs Malaysia Women (Bangkok) | 8:00 AM / 2:30 AM / 9:30 AM |
| Wed, Feb 18 2026 | 12th Match, Group B – Sri Lanka A Women vs Thailand Women (Bangkok) | 12:30 PM / 7:00 AM / 2:00 PM |
| Fri, Feb 20 2026 | Semi Final 1 (A1 vs B2) – TBC vs TBC (Bangkok) | 8:00 AM / 2:30 AM / 9:30 AM |
| Fri, Feb 20 2026 | Semi Final 2 (B1 vs A2) – TBC vs TBC (Bangkok) | 12:30 PM / 7:00 AM / 2:00 PM |
| Sun, Feb 22 2026 | Final – TBC vs TBC (Bangkok) | 12:30 PM / 7:00 AM / 2:00 PM |
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
