India vs Pakistan in ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 — Who will win in this showdown?

[BouncerGuy]

Just weeks after their fiery senior team face-off in the Asia Cup 2025, India and Pakistan are set to collide again — this time in the ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars, a rebranded version of the Emerging Teams tournament. The match, scheduled for November 16, carries more than just cricketing stakes. With India still awaiting the official handover of their Asia Cup trophy, tensions between the boards have spilled into the spotlight, adding extra heat to an already intense rivalry.

On the field, both sides will field their ‘A’ teams, but the pressure and pride will be anything but second-tier. Pakistan A, buoyed by home conditions and a strong domestic core, will look to assert dominance. India A, despite a modest record in this tournament, will be keen to make a statement — especially with the trophy row still unresolved.

So, with off-field drama brewing and on-field firepower ready to ignite, who do you think will rise to the occasion?

 

[Vikram1989]

Pak A for sure.ind will simply send their younger players(u 23) to test them out but pak will send Jahanad,Tayyab , Harris , Kg etc to win the prestigious trophy. Later haris will argue its the best team supposed to win .As always , India will gain one or 2 players from the tournament while other teams ran away with trophy.one can take examples of abhishek, tilak, sai etc players in earlier tournaments.

 

[Major]

Agree with vikram.

Both teams have different focus and goals. And while india will give youngsters a chance to develop learn and fail.
Pakistan will be sending in their best guys, no matter if they are for the future or not

 

[Devadwal]

These are rising tournament which is for Next generation talent to showcase their abilities so result hardly matter.

 

[Falconslions]

India A’s squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup​

Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Nehal Wadhera, Naman Dhir (VC), Suryansh Shedge, Jitesh Sharma (C) (WK), Ramandeep Singh, Harsh Dubey, Ashutosh Sharma, Yash Thakur, Gurjapneet Singh, Vijay Kumar Vyshak, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Abhisek Porel (WK), Suyash Sharma.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Hope to see the youngster Noman Ali make his debut in limited overs in Pakistani colours here. It is a good platform to begin his LOI career.

 

[Devadwal]

India A’s squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup​

Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Nehal Wadhera, Naman Dhir (VC), Suryansh Shedge, Jitesh Sharma (C) (WK), Ramandeep Singh, Harsh Dubey, Ashutosh Sharma, Yash Thakur, Gurjapneet Singh, Vijay Kumar Vyshak, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Abhisek Porel (WK), Suyash Sharma.

Now I'm can say we are winning this match. This team is full of next generation telent.

 

[Devadwal]

This is T20 tournament,Right?

 

[Falconslions]

Doesn't look like India A
They are trying some players.

 

[Vikram1989]

This is T20 tournament,Right?

I think so as the main was in t20 format

 

[big_gamer007]

Where is this tournament being played?

 

[Vikram1989]

Doesn't look like India A
They are trying some players.

All the Pacers are from bcci pacers contract pool.All the batsmen are budding ones in ipl.Jitesh choice does not make sense but he played very few matches . Jurel is groomed for next wk slot.

 

[shamaan]

Ahmed Daniyal and Muhammed Faiq should not be in the squad for pakistan.

 

[shamaan]

Pak A for sure.ind will simply send their younger players(u 23) to test them out but pak will send Jahanad,Tayyab , Harris , Kg etc to win the prestigious trophy. Later haris will argue its the best team supposed to win .As always , India will gain one or 2 players from the tournament while other teams ran away with trophy.one can take examples of abhishek, tilak, sai etc players in earlier tournaments.

India A have multiple players over the age of 23 who are in the squad.

 

[shamaan]

Agree with vikram.

Both teams have different focus and goals. And while india will give youngsters a chance to develop learn and fail.
Pakistan will be sending in their best guys, no matter if they are for the future or not

Not true India A have quite a few players who are over age 22.

 

[Vikram1989]

India A have multiple players over the age of 23 who are in the squad.

It seems a mix on this time .even cricinfo pointed out india deviated from its regular style of u23 selection as per the changes. Am guessing that's why cup name changed from emerging to raising stars.

 

[charlie007]

India A’s squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup​

Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Nehal Wadhera, Naman Dhir (VC), Suryansh Shedge, Jitesh Sharma (C) (WK), Ramandeep Singh, Harsh Dubey, Ashutosh Sharma, Yash Thakur, Gurjapneet Singh, Vijay Kumar Vyshak, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Abhisek Porel (WK), Suyash Sharma.

This team looks too batting heavy with a big T20 focus. I don’t really see any outstanding bowling talent here.

 

[shamaan]

It seems a mix on this time .even cricinfo pointed out india deviated from its regular style of u23 selection as per the changes. Am guessing that's why cup name changed from emerging to raising stars.

yeah but I think you also have a 14 year old in the squad.

 

[shamaan]

This team looks too batting heavy with a big T20 focus. I don’t really see any outstanding bowling talent here.

Pakistan fast bowling in this tournament isnt that great aswell.

 

[jnaveen1980]

In a weird way captaincy plays a role ad these teams are randomly assembled teams. Captain has to get them to gel with each other along with coach

 

[G0rmintAunty]

All the Pacers are from bcci pacers contract pool.All the batsmen are budding ones in ipl.Jitesh choice does not make sense but he played very few matches . Jurel is groomed for next wk slot.

Jitesh was the captain in the last one as well I think. Abhishek also didn't perform that well from what I recall.