The highly anticipated match between India A and Pakistan Shaheens in the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 is set to take place on Sunday, November 16, in Doha. Cricket fans are eager to witness this clash of young talents from the two neighboring countries. Here’s how you can catch the action live on TV and online.
Match Details
The India A vs Pakistan Shaheens match is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 7:30 PM IST. The game is part of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, a tournament showcasing emerging cricket talent from across Asia.
Live Telecast on TV
For viewers in India, the India A vs Pakistan Shaheens match will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network. Specifically, the match will be telecast on Sony Sports Ten 1 and Sony Sports Ten 1 HD channels. Regional broadcasts may also be available on Sony Sports 3 and Sony Sports 4.
Live Streaming Online
If you prefer to watch the match online, live streaming will be available on the SonyLiv app and website. This allows fans to catch every moment of the game on their mobile devices or computers.
Players to Watch
All eyes will be on 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who made headlines after his explosive innings of 144 runs off just 42 balls in India A's opening match against the UAE. His performance included 15 sixes and 11 fours. Jitesh Sharma, the captain of India A, also contributed significantly with 83 runs off 32 balls in that match. For Pakistan Shaheens, Irfan Khan will lead the team.
Tournament Overview
The Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, formerly known as the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup, is being held in Qatar from November 14 to November 23. The tournament features eight teams divided into two groups. Group A consists of Afghanistan A, Sri Lanka A, Bangladesh A, and Hong Kong, while Group B includes India A, Pakistan Shaheens, UAE, and Oman. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, which will be played on November 21, followed by the final on November 23.
This tournament provides a platform for young cricketers to gain exposure to high-pressure, international-style fixtures and offers fans a glimpse into the future stars of Asian cricket.
Squads Here are the likely playing XIs: * India A: Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nehal Wadhera, Naman Dhir, Jitesh Sharma (w/c), Ramandeep Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Harsh Dubey, Yash Thakur, Gurjapneet Singh, Suyash Sharma. * Pakistan A: Yasir Khan, Mohammad Naeem, Mohammad Faiq, Maaz Sadaqat, Ghazi Ghori(w), Irfan Khan(c), Saad Masood, Mubasir Khan, Ubaid Shah, Salman Mirza, Ahmed Daniyal.
