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.

 

[Raja Ishtiaq]

Who will telecast this?

 

[Vikram1989]

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

Tilak was the captain. Both didn't performed well.prabsimran as the keeper.

 

[Vikram1989]

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

He created havoc in Aus u19 tour by scoring centuries in odi and test matches.He earned it.

 

[sithb]

Not sure why both the teams needed to meet again. Couldn't they have been in different groups?

 

[Vikram1989]

Who will telecast this?

Asian cricket council channel in youtube

 

[globetrotter]

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.

Vaibhav Siiryavanshi is a man to watch

 

[globetrotter]

Who will telecast this?

If match is not live, Pakistan will win

 

[BouncerGuy]

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

How long is this guy gonna stay as 14 years old... He has been 14 years old for good 2-3 years now..

 

[harshjoshi87]

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.

Why isn't Ayush Mhatre selected?

 

[harshjoshi87]

Not sure why both the teams needed to meet again. Couldn't they have been in different groups?

Because icc/acc doesn't earn revenue from india-sri lanka or sri lanka-pakistan or sri lanka-bangladesh or sri lanka-afghanistan

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

is there an age limit or any one can be classified as a rising star? for eg Jitesh is surely into his 30's....

am more intrested in knowing about the india rising start pace bowlers in the squad...anyone have any input?

 

[charlie007]

is there an age limit or any one can be classified as a rising star? for eg Jitesh is surely into his 30's....

am more intrested in knowing about the india rising start pace bowlers in the squad...anyone have any input?

It was sad to see Kamlesh Nagarkoti and Shivam Mavi not being able to represent India for any reasons - I remember Ian Bishop seemed genuinely excised by them in the U-19 World Cup back then.
Then there was another kid who went to Australia with the team in 2019, but I don’t remember if he was indeed Anshul Kamboj - I don’t remember if he got a game there. He did play a Test in England a few months ago if I recall.

Don’t we have any good upcoming fast bowlers?

 

[Devadwal]

Idhar bhi csk player ka hi support

Why isn't Ayush Mhatre selected?

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

It was sad to see Kamlesh Nagarkoti and Shivam Mavi not being able to represent India for any reasons - I remember Ian Bishop seemed genuinely excised by them in the U-19 World Cup back then.
Then there was another kid who went to Australia with the team in 2019, but I don’t remember if he was indeed Anshul Kamboj - I don’t remember if he got a game there. He did play a Test in England a few months ago if I recall.

Don’t we have any good upcoming fast bowlers?

yes, i think mavi has got a few odi or t20 here and there. but both got injured, my cousin actually met shivam mavi in banglore as he was part of the NCA rehab centre. But from there both appear to have gone downhill..

Secondly the guy you are 'probably' thinking off is Kartik Tyagi? he was quick then, but i think he had a hip/thigh injury and i think he also is somewhat sidelined.

I feel indian cricket setup is doing itself a massive disservice by letting go of an absolute diamond pace bowling knowledgable coach like Bharat Arun sir. This guy alone has changed the face of indian bowling, look at how he impacted Ishant, Umesh, Shami, bhuvi etc...

At least in thr u 19 setups, he should be involved.

 

[charlie007]

yes, i think mavi has got a few odi or t20 here and there. but both got injured, my cousin actually met shivam mavi in banglore as he was part of the NCA rehab centre. But from there both appear to have gone downhill..

Secondly the guy you are 'probably' thinking off is Kartik Tyagi? he was quick then, but i think he had a hip/thigh injury and i think he also is somewhat sidelined.

I feel indian cricket setup is doing itself a massive disservice by letting go of an absolute diamond pace bowling knowledgable coach like Bharat Arun sir. This guy alone has changed the face of indian bowling, look at how he impacted Ishant, Umesh, Shami, bhuvi etc...

At least in thr u 19 setups, he should be involved.

Thank you, Kartik Tyagi it was. You’re also right about Bharat Arun, he was a great coach for our bowlers. I hope we can unearth a few good bowlers soon, not sure how long Bumrah will last. Plus, these days teams seem to look to play him out and wait for other bowlers to cash in.

 

[sithb]

Mavi and Nagarkoti got too much expectations placed on them.

It's not in India's interest to get bowlers in before they crossed 23-24 years of age.

So many injuries world over because young pace bowlers got the added workload leading to stress fractures.

If I can take a football equivalent, it's like an ansu fati for Barcelona. Overworked and entirely ruined now.

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

Mavi and Nagarkoti got too much expectations placed on them.

It's not in India's interest to get bowlers in before they crossed 23-24 years of age.

So many injuries world over because young pace bowlers got the added workload leading to stress fractures.

If I can take a football equivalent, it's like an ansu fati for Barcelona. Overworked and entirely ruined now.

Well if a guy wants to really do well in india colours, there are some 'tournaments' that they can choose not to play...and prioritize playing for the nation instead of franchisees .....that way they can ensure longevity....As far as Jassi Bumrah is concerned, he was good in the Eng tests, if i am not mistaken had two fiver in the two tests he played......he was wasted in this Aus tour and now we need him for the Saf tests....i hope he is not picked to play in the last t20 in brisbane and heads straight back home ....like kuldeep.

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

Thank you, Kartik Tyagi it was. You’re also right about Bharat Arun, he was a great coach for our bowlers. I hope we can unearth a few good bowlers soon, not sure how long Bumrah will last. Plus, these days teams seem to look to play him out and wait for other bowlers to cash in.

am hiopeful about Gurnoor Brar, dude got some wickets in the India A game recently, i think he is a 140kmph or thereabouts bowler

 

[harshjoshi87]

Idhar bhi csk player ka hi support

Tere princess se jyada run karega, likh ke du

 

[harshjoshi87]

am hiopeful about Gurnoor Brar, dude got some wickets in the India A game recently, i think he is a 140kmph or thereabouts bowler

yes Gurnoor seems to be a talent. Will play for India soon.

 

[sithb]

Well if a guy wants to really do well in india colours, there are some 'tournaments' that they can choose not to play...and prioritize playing for the nation instead of franchisees .....that way they can ensure longevity....As far as Jassi Bumrah is concerned, he was good in the Eng tests, if i am not mistaken had two fiver in the two tests he played......he was wasted in this Aus tour and now we need him for the Saf tests....i hope he is not picked to play in the last t20 in brisbane and heads straight back home ....like kuldeep.

I think there are some other tours happening by the u19 , u23 , indian A teams at the same time as well. Not to mention the domestic first class season.

The bcci probably has had to figure out those aspects as well before deciding who could be called in.

2-3 noted names thrown in to ensure enough people tune in to those matches

 

[sithb]

Actually the reverse case in football where the player really ought to prioritise playing for the club more because club matches go on throughout the year and the club spends millions on you w.r.t salary, training etc.

Only for some international coach to completely disregard the club requests and over work the players to some long term injury.

So many examples of promising footballers who international coaches who have killed. Not sure if it's a forum aware of club and international football so will refrain

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

Actually the reverse case in football where the player really ought to prioritise playing for the club more because club matches go on throughout the year and the club spends millions on you w.r.t salary, training etc.

Only for some international coach to completely disregard the club requests and over work the players to some long term injury.

So many examples of promising footballers who international coaches who have killed. Not sure if it's a forum aware of club and international football so will refrain

Valid point.

But fact also is how do you get better? do you get better by no games, doing gym work? I remember Kapil in an interview said he used to always be playing and he got better and stronger by bowling more number of overs.

Same with guys like Wasim, Imrak Khan - these guys if not playing for nation, used to play their domestics or even in county.

I feel BCCI should prioritize playing for Ranji sides as well. The real elephant inthe room is IPL - i know this is not the thread and my opinion might be highly unpopular but i feel IPL is 35 matches, 25 days and 2 teams too long. Secondly, its played in peak summer in april, may when its 36-40 deg even in evenings and max chances of burnouts, injuries, dehydration etc.

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

I think there are some other tours happening by the u19 , u23 , indian A teams at the same time as well. Not to mention the domestic first class season.

The bcci probably has had to figure out those aspects as well before deciding who could be called in.

2-3 noted names thrown in to ensure enough people tune in to those matches

i just am getting the vibe from the indian setup, especially after Bharat Arun has gone, that our management and powers that be are happy with allrounders, and bits and pieces players instead of real core pace bowlers.
I do not just see them making the effort that they did in say from 2015-2021 to focus on pace bowlers, to cultivate a pace mindset and encourage.
Secondly, i do not see the pitches in india as any way encouraging pace bowling. The sad part is its not that even if we wanted we cannot. Case in point is the india vs aus pitch in Dharmshala test 2017 was a pacy bouncy wicket and i remember Matthew wade taking them around his ears even on the 3rd day. the india vs Srilanka seires played in sl in 2015 had probably the best pitches i have seen inthe subcontinent for a series. all three pitches aided pace onthe first day, batting for 2.5 days and spin for 1.5 days and hence we got to see excitign cricket.

If we create bouncy wickets, we will also breed good slipsmen and good close in fielders. But sadly the gadzillion guzzling BCCI are not interested in improving our pitches.

 

[sithb]

Valid point.

But fact also is how do you get better? do you get better by no games, doing gym work? I remember Kapil in an interview said he used to always be playing and he got better and stronger by bowling more number of overs.

Same with guys like Wasim, Imrak Khan - these guys if not playing for nation, used to play their domestics or even in county.

I feel BCCI should prioritize playing for Ranji sides as well. The real elephant inthe room is IPL - i know this is not the thread and my opinion might be highly unpopular but i feel IPL is 35 matches, 25 days and 2 teams too long. Secondly, its played in peak summer in april, may when its 36-40 deg even in evenings and max chances of burnouts, injuries, dehydration etc.

Different points but I will address to the best of my ability. I'm not a fan of IPL , I acknowledge that it has given india good cricketers though. The likes of Ashwin , Bumrah in bowling alone. The benefits vs losses I do think tend to lean towards the loss phase more , if IPL franchises restrict their senior players and manage their game time better , it would be ideal.

As far as getting better goes. I believe that Wasim makes it a point to continuously emphasise , the number of overs that bowlers bowl in domestic cricket matters when you get your muscle memory etc and the bowling muscles working in tandem. That can only be done with more long format bowling.

There needs to be a balance with this. Bcci I feel tries to address this (not enough) by refusing its active players permission to play in foreign leagues. Although there will be ulterior motives at play there as well.

 

[sithb]

I agree that the loss of Bharat Arun has been noticed.

Hopefully, he gets a job with the NCA.

 

[charlie007]

Different points but I will address to the best of my ability. I'm not a fan of IPL , I acknowledge that it has given india good cricketers though. The likes of Ashwin , Bumrah in bowling alone. The benefits vs losses I do think tend to lean towards the loss phase more , if IPL franchises restrict their senior players and manage their game time better , it would be ideal.

As far as getting better goes. I believe that Wasim makes it a point to continuously emphasise , the number of overs that bowlers bowl in domestic cricket matters when you get your muscle memory etc and the bowling muscles working in tandem. That can only be done with more long format bowling.

There needs to be a balance with this. Bcci I feel tries to address this (not enough) by refusing its active players permission to play in foreign leagues. Although there will be ulterior motives at play there as well.

I definitely think playing County cricket will help our lot tremendously. Our good players from yesteryears regularly played in county cricket- Gavaskar, Kapil, Shastri, Vengsarkar, even Tendulkar did for a little bit, Dravid, Ganguly, Zaheer, Azhar … over 40 of them did, and it showed in their performances in England.

 

[Sachin fan]

How long is this guy gonna stay as 14 years old... He has been 14 years old for good 2-3 years now..

No he hasn't

 

[sithb]

No he hasn't

He's not Afridi. Or maybe he is.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Another El Clasico?

@Rajdeep

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Another El Clasico?

@Rajdeep

He was never a man of his words,

 

[Bhaijaan]

Momentum is with India.

Onus is on Pakistan to get a few wins against us to bring the rivalry back on track. Without Pakistani wins, this matchup is losing its value. Balance is necessary.