ACC announces schedule, groups for Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026

India-Pakistan encounter is scheduled for February 15

By Web Desk
January 19, 2026
Deepti Sharma of India bats as wicket keeper Sidra Nawaz of Pakistan looks on during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup India 2025 match between India and Pakistan at R. Premadasa Stadium on October 05, 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. — ICC

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has officially unveiled the schedule and groupings for the upcoming Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026, set to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from February 13 to 22.

The tournament will feature eight teams, with arch-rivals India and Pakistan drawn in the same group, promising an exciting clash for fans.

According to the ACC, Group A will comprise Pakistan, India, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Nepal, while Group B will feature Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand.

The highly anticipated India-Pakistan encounter is scheduled for February 15, as confirmed by the ACC. Pakistan will begin their campaign against Nepal on February 13, followed by a clash with the UAE on February 17.

The tournament’s semi-finals will be held on February 20, with the final set for February 22.

Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 Schedule:

Group Stage

Feb 13 | Friday

  • 9:30 AM: Pakistan vs Nepal 
  • 2:00 PM: India vs UAE 

Feb 14 | Saturday

  • 9:30 AM: Malaysia vs Thailand 
  • 2:00 PM: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 

Feb 15 | Sunday

  • 9:30 AM: UAE vs Nepal 
  • 2:00 PM: India vs Pakistan 

Feb 16 | Monday

  • 9:30 AM: Sri Lanka vs Malaysia
  • 2:00 PM: Bangladesh vs Thailand

Feb 17 | Tuesday

  • 9:30 AM: India 🇮🇳 vs Nepal 🇳🇵
  • 2:00 PM: Pakistan vs UAE

Feb 18 | Wednesday

  • 9:30 AM: Bangladesh vs Malaysia
  • 2:00 PM: Sri Lanka vs Thailand

Semi-Finals

Feb 20 | Friday

  • 9:30 AM: Semi-Final 1 → A1 vs B2
  • 2:00 PM: Semi-Final 2 → B1 vs A2

Final

Feb 22 | Sunday

  • 2:00 PM: Winner Semi-Final 1 vs Winner Semi-Final 2

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