Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2025, Full Groups, Fixtures, And Squad Guide

The Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2025 brings fresh action and strong talent from across Asia. Fans want close games and strong contests, and this event gives them that energy. Each team enters with new names who want to rise fast in this big stage. The event also runs as the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup, and fans know it as the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025. 

All games take place in Doha, and the full schedule looks tight and exciting. Every squad includes young players with clear skills and fast growth. This guide covers the full groups, matches, squads, and every key detail in a simple way. This event carries high value for each team and builds strong interest from fans.

Group A

• Afghanistan A
• Bangladesh A
• Hong Kong
• Sri Lanka A

Group B

• India A
• Pakistan Shaheens
• Oman
• United Arab Emirates

Full Fixtures And Schedule

 

Date	Match No.	Group	Teams
Fri, 14 Nov 2025	1st Match	Group B	Pakistan Shaheens vs Oman
Fri, 14 Nov 2025	2nd Match	Group B	India A vs United Arab Emirates
Sat, 15 Nov 2025	3rd Match	Group A	Bangladesh A vs Hong Kong
Sat, 15 Nov 2025	4th Match	Group A	Afghanistan A vs Sri Lanka A
Sun, 16 Nov 2025	5th Match	Group B	Oman vs United Arab Emirates
Sun, 16 Nov 2025	6th Match	Group B	India A vs Pakistan Shaheens
Mon, 17 Nov 2025	7th Match	Group A	Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka A
Mon, 17 Nov 2025	8th Match	Group A	Afghanistan A vs Bangladesh A
Tue, 18 Nov 2025	9th Match	Group B	Pakistan Shaheens vs United Arab Emirates
Tue, 18 Nov 2025	10th Match	Group B	India A vs Oman
Wed, 19 Nov 2025	11th Match	Group A	Afghanistan A vs Hong Kong
Wed, 19 Nov 2025	12th Match	Group A	Bangladesh A vs Sri Lanka A
Fri, 21 Nov 2025	1st Semi Final	–	TBA vs TBA
Fri, 21 Nov 2025	2nd Semi Final	–	TBA vs TBA
Sun, 23 Nov 2025	Final	–	TBA vs TBA

 

Squads For Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2025

All squads arrive with a focused young group ready to show strong growth, firm intent, and disciplined cricket throughout this event.

Pakistan Shaheens Squad

Irfan Khan (c), Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Ghazi Ghori, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Faiq, Mohammad Naeem, Mohammad Salman, Mubasir Khan, Muhammad Shahzad, Saad Masood, Shahid Aziz, Sufiyan Muqeem, Ubaid Shah, Yasir Khan

Pakistan Squad Overview

Pakistan Shaheens enter this event with strong young names who play with clear focus and good intent. The team has calm batters who play long innings and fast bowlers who move the ball well in short spells. Irfan Khan leads with good control and smart calls. Mubasir Khan and Maaz Sadaqat add balance with their clean skills in both roles. The group also has sharp bowlers like Ubaid Shah and Sufiyan Muqeem who deliver good pace and tight control. The squad looks stable and ready for close games. Fans expect strong fights in each match. This team can move far if they keep calm in hard moments.

India A Squad

Jitesh Sharma (c), Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur, Ramandeep Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Nehal Wadhera, Priyansh Arya, Yudhvir Singh, Harsh Dubey, Gurjapneet Singh, Abishek Porel, Naman Dhir, Suryansh Shedge, Suyash Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi

India Squad Overview

India A enters with a wide mix of new talent and fast-rising names. Jitesh Sharma leads with clear direction and strong skills behind the stumps. The team has sharp batters like Nehal Wadhera and Naman Dhir who score fast and clean. The bowling group includes Yash Thakur, Vijaykumar Vyshak, and Suyash Sharma, who bring firm pace and smart lines. The squad also holds steady all-rounders like Ramandeep Singh and Ashutosh Sharma, who add clear strength in tight overs. India A looks balanced in both parts of the game. Their young names show quick growth and strong confidence in short formats. The team can take long steps in this event.

United Arab Emirates Squad

Muhammad Arfan, Syed Haider, Alishan Sharafu (c), Mohammed Faraazuddin, Aayan Afzal Khan, Muhammad Farooq, Mayank Kumar, Zahid Ali, Ethan D Souza, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Rohid, Yayin Kiran Rai, Harshit Kaushik, Sohaib Khan, Ahmed Tariq

UAE Squad Overview

UAE enters this event with a fresh squad that mixes control, pace, and steady hitting. Alishan Sharafu leads with a calm style and strong focus. The batting side carries young names like Ethan D Souza and Mayank Kumar, who play smart strokes and hold good control in early overs. The bowling side includes Muhammad Arfan and Zahid Ali, who bring clean pace. Aayan Afzal Khan adds value with his allround ability. The group looks steady and wants to show clear growth against strong sides like India A and Pakistan Shaheens. UAE can shock big sides if they use strong discipline and clear plans in each phase.

Bangladesh A Squad

Akbar Ali (c), Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Abu Hider, Ariful Islam, Habibur Rahman Sohan, Jishan Alam, Mahidul Islam Ankon, SM Meherob, Ripon Mondol, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Rakibul Hasan, Shadhin Islam, Tofael Ahmed, Yasir Ali, Zawad Abrar

Bangladesh Squad Overview

Bangladesh A enters with calm hitters and skilled bowlers who know this format well. Akbar Ali leads with a steady mind and clear control. The batting group includes Habibur Rahman Sohan and Mahidul Islam Ankon who bring clean stroke play. Jishan Alam adds smart shots in mid-overs. The bowling side includes Ripon Mondol and Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, who swing the ball well. Rakibul Hasan adds tight spin and a firm grip on length. The team has a clear balance and can fight close games with skill and patience. Their young names want to prove fast growth in this event.

Hong Kong Squad

Yasim Murtaza (c), Babar Hayat vc, Aizaz Khan, Anshy Rath, Ateeq Iqbal, Ehsan Khan, Hassan Khan Mohammad, Kalhan Challu, Shiv Mathur, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Mohammad Waheed, Nasrulla Rana, Nizakat Khan, Kinchit Shah, Zeeshan Ali

Hong Kong Squad Overview

Hong Kong enters with strong intent and a mix of sharp hitters and steady bowlers. Yasim Murtaza leads the side with simple plans and good calm. Babar Hayat adds clear power in the top order. Anshy Rath and Kinchit Shah bring clean control in early overs. The bowling unit has Ehsan Khan and Mohammad Ghazanfar, who run tight spells and keep pressure on batters. Nizakat Khan adds strong allround value and calm decision-making. The team wants to show fight in each session and make clear marks against big teams in Group A. They carry pride in their growth and want steady displays in tough games.

Afghanistan A Squad

Darwish Rasooli (c), Sediqullah Atal vc, Abdollah Ahmadzai, Bilal Sami, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Farmanullah, AM Ghazanfar, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Imran, Mohammad Ishaq, Nangeyalia Kharote, Noor ul Rahman, Qais Ahmad, Rahmanullah, Zubaid Akbari

Afghanistan Squad Overview

Afghanistan A brings strong spin power and clean hitting in this event. Darwish Rasooli leads with sharp control and a calm style. Sediqullah Atal adds a clear class at the top. The squad includes Qais Ahmad, who brings top spin skill and smart turns in key overs. Bowlers like Bilal Sami and Faridoon Dawoodzai add pace and bounce in early spells. Mohammad Ishaq manages the gloves with sharp skills and clean work. The group looks confident and ready to push for the semi-final round. Afghanistan A always plays brave cricket, and this squad keeps that same style.

Sri Lanka A Squad

Dunith Wellalage (c), Sahan Arachchige, Lasith Croospulle, Kavindu Dilhara, Vishen Halambage, Traveen Mathew, Ramesh Mendis, Pramod Madushan, Nimnaka Rathnayaka, Garuka Sanketh, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Isitha Wijesundara

Sri Lanka Squad Overview

Sri Lanka A enters with smart talent and clear skills in both parts of the game. Dunith Wellalage leads and brings firm allround value. The batting unit includes Lasith Croospulle and Ahan Wickramasinghe, who strike clean shots and hold strong control in powerplay overs. Ramesh Mendis adds spin and tight control in the middle overs. Pramod Madushan and Traveen Mathew bring pace and sharp movement in key spells. The squad holds a strong balance and wants to push for the final stage. Their stable mix gives them a real chance for deep progress.

Oman Squad

Hammad Mirza (c), Aryan Bisht, Hassnain Shah, Jay Odedra, Pruthvikumar Machhi, Muzahir Raza, Narayan Saishiv, Shafiq Jan, Samay Shrivastava, Shuaib Al Balushi, Karan Sonavale, Sufyan Yousaf, Ubaid Ullah, Wasim Ali, Zikria Islam

Oman Squad Overview

Oman brings a fresh mix of young names who want quick growth. Hammad Mirza leads with a calm mind and clear focus. The batting side has Aryan Bisht and Pruthvikumar Machhi, who hit clean shots and push for fast starts. The bowling unit includes Jay Odedra and Hasnain Shah, who bring strong pace and swing. Sufyan Yousaf keeps the gloves and handles early pressure well. Oman wants to gain strong value from this event and test their skill against big sides in Group B. They can shock strong teams with calm plans and clear discipline.

Overall Event Importance For Asian Cricket

This event helps Asian cricket build wide depth and strong balance across each team. The future of each side depends on new names who learn from short formats. The Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2025 gives these young players the right stage and strong pressure. Every match builds focus, fast thinking, and clean control. Teams also study each other and learn new plans. This event also gives fans early views of new stars who will enter major events soon. The growth from this stage shapes the next cycle in Asian cricket and builds stronger depth across each nation. Young names build confidence and step into senior roles with stronger skills.

This event also builds long-term value because it keeps talent active. Many young players do not get many high-level games in domestic cricket. This event fills that gap and gives them strong match time in tight contests. The event also improves team culture. Each squad travels, trains, and plays as a unit, which builds strong team bonds. Coaches also get more time to test roles and shape new plans. The event also helps smaller sides like UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong. They face higher-ranked teams and gain real game experience. This helps them grow their full system.

Final Thoughts

The Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2025 brings simple action, fast games, and clear talent from across Asia. The event carries real value for both teams and fans. Every squad brings strong young names who want to rise and make a mark in Doha. The schedule stays full and gives each team clean time to prove their skill. The groups stay balanced and create strong contests in each set of matches. The event builds clear strength for the future of Asian cricket and shapes the next line of senior stars. Fans gain early views of tomorrow’s top players. Teams gain clear depth and control through tough games. The event stands as a key stage for skill, growth, and progress.