Excitement builds for the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars, a T20 tournament spotlighting Asia’s rising female cricket prodigies. From February 13-22, Bangkok’s grounds will host this ACC-backed event, featuring ‘A’ squads from elite nations and top associates.
In Group A, India A faces Pakistan A, UAE, and Nepal—matches loaded with subcontinental fireworks. Group B counters with Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Malaysia, and Bangladesh, ensuring balanced, high-stakes cricket.
India A opens versus UAE on February 13, ramps up against Pakistan A on the 15th, and closes group play versus Nepal on the 17th. Semifinal berths go to the top two per group on February 20, culminating in the championship clash on February 22.
Postponed from Sri Lanka due to treacherous weather and chikungunya fears at the behest of local board president Shammi Silva, this follows the rain-plagued 2023 Hong Kong inaugural. There, visa woes ousted Thailand for Nepal; floods canceled seven group games and a semifinal. Yet, India A triumphed, beating Bangladesh A by 31 runs in the decider.
Anticipation runs high for repeat heroics and fresh breakthroughs, as these rising stars chase dreams under Bangkok’s lights.