Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025: Match Previews & Expert Analysis

The Asia Cup Rising Stars begins on November 14 with Oman meeting Pakistan Shaheens in the first match, followed by India A battling the United Arab Emirates in the second encounter.

Match Prediction - Pakistan A v Oman

Check out all the Preview Stats and AI Predictive Form Guide for the Emerging T20 Asia Cup 2025, 1st match - Oman vs Pakistan Shaheens, to be played on the 14th of November, 2025 at West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha.

Match Details:

Date: Friday, 14th November 2025.

Venue: West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha.

Start Time: 06:30 AM GMT | 12:00 PM IST | 09:30 AM Local.

Current Form:

Oman:

The Omanis had a tough tournament, with three losses in three games. Their batters had a tough time while their bowling did not fare much better, they would love to turn it around this tournament.

Jatinger Singh was the leading scorer with 95 runs in their three games for Oman while Aamir Kaleem was their leading bowler with three wickets in three games.

Pakistan Shaheens:

The Shaheens lost out to Sri Lanka A in the semi-final which cost them, where they ended second in their group with two wins and just one loss in their three games.

Omair Yousuf scored 116 runs in four games, the leading run-scorer for the Shaheens while Shahnawaz Dahani and Sufiyan Muqeem were their leading bowlers with six wickets each.

Players to Watch:

Oman:

Jay Odedra - the all-rounder averages 30.5 with the ball, not an aggressive wicket taker, but Odedra has made a name for himself bowling economically, going at just 6.9 an over in his T20I career.

Samay Shrivastava - an attacking leg–spinner, Shrivastava has picked up 16 wickets in T20Is, averaging 24.75 per wicket, taking a wicket once every 18.7 balls.

Wasim Ali - a very attacking batter, Wasim Ali has struck at 140.9 in his T20I career, his attacking approach will be vital for the Oman side, his bowling has been economical, having gone at 5.6 an over in his 15 overs.

Pakistan Shaheens:

Mohammad Faiq - the attacking batter has quickly risen through the ranks in the format, Faiq has scored 401 runs in seven games, averaging 100.25 and has struck at 194.66, having scored two hundreds and two fifties.

Yasir Khan - the Multan Sultans batter has impressed with his aggressive approach, having scored 1152 runs in his T20 career so far, averaging 26.2 and has struck at 141.3.

Arafat Minhas - the all-rounder will play a crucial role in this team, Minhas has struck at 131.1 while averaging 22.8 with the bat while he averages 30 with the ball and has gone at just 6.77 an over.

Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches):

Oman - 0 wins

Pakistan Shaheens - 0 wins

These two sides are yet to play against each other in T20 Cricket.

Venue Stats - West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha (2022-2025):

Average 1st Innings Score:

2023 - 143.96

2024 - 157.15

2025 - 151.33

Bowling Averages and Economy Rates:

Fast Bowlers – Average – 25.22; Economy Rate – 7.84.

Spin Bowlers – Average – 23.99; Economy Rate – 6.77.

Wickets Percentage based on Innings:

Team Win Percentage when Batting First - 48.9%

Team Win Percentage when Batting Second - 51.1%

Wickets Per Innings:

First Innings – 6.53 wickets

Second Innings – 6.15 wickets

Wickets per Phase:

Powerplay (Overs 1–6): 1.52 wickets

Middle Overs (Overs 7–15): 2.79 wickets

Death Overs (Overs 16–20): 2.48 wickets

The conditions here have rewarded good batting with runs and good bowling with wickets. The average first innings score here in 2025 has been 151.33. There is a minor advantage in chasing with 51% of the games here won by sides that bat second.

The dry conditions in Doha have ensured the spin bowlers get more purchase from the wicket, averaging 24 per wicket taken, with an economy of 6.8 while the fast bowlers have taken a wicket averaging 25.2 runs but have been expensive, with an economy of 7.9.

Squads:

Oman:

Hammad Mirza ©, Sufyan Yousaf (WK), Wasim Ali, Aryan Bisht, Saishiv Narayan, Zikria Islam, Hassnain Ali Shah, Shafiq Jan, Samay Shrivastava, Muzahir Raza, MD Yousuf, Jay Odedra, Pruthvi Macchi, Ubaidullah and Shuaib Ismail Al Balushi.

Pakistan Shaheens:

Irfan Khan Niazi ©, Ghazi Ghori (WK), Mohammad Naeem, Yasir Khan, Maaz Sadaqat, Mubasir Khan, Muhammad Shahzad, Saad Masood, Shahid Aziz, Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem, Ubaid Shah and Mohammad Faiq.

Cricket Match Predictions - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? — Oman

Who will win the match? — Pakistan Shaheens

Top Batter (Runs Scored) — Wasim Ali (Oman), Yasir Khan (Pakistan Shaheens)

Top Bowler (Wickets Taken) — Samay Shrivastava (Oman), Sufiyan Muqeem (Pakistan Shaheens)

Most Sixes — Wasim Ali (Oman), Mohammad Faiq (Pakistan Shaheens)

Player of the Match — Sufiyan Muqeem (Pakistan Shaheens)

Team Scores Batting First — Oman 130+, Pakistan Shaheens 150+

Match Prediction - India A v United Arab Emirates

Check out all the Preview Stats and AI Predictive Form Guide for the Emerging T20 Asia Cup 2025, 2nd match - India A vs United Arab Emirates, to be played on the 14th of November, 2025 at West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha.

Match Details:

Date: Friday, 14th November 2025.

Venue: West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha.

Start Time: 11:30 AM GMT | 05:00 PM IST | 02:30 PM Local.

Current Form:

India A:

This India A side were unbeaten in the group stages before they went down to Afghanistan A. This edition, they will hope to do better and make it into the final and win the tournament.

Abhishek Sharma was their leading run-scorer, averaging 33.5 while striking at 203 and their best bowler was Rasikh Salam Dar, who picked up nine wickets in four games.

United Arab Emirates:

The United Arab Emirates lost out in the group stages, winning just one game out of three missing out on going ahead into the knockouts.

Rahul Chopra was the leading batter for the United Arab Emirates with 70 runs in three games and Muhammad Farooq was their leading bowler with seven wickets in three games.

Players to Watch:

India A:

Priyansh Arya - opening the batting for the Punjab Kings in 2025, Arya has been impressive with the bat, scoring 1048 runs in 35 games, striking at 172.1 while averaging 30.8.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi - the fourteen year old made a splash in the IPL right away, having scored 252 runs in seven games, averaging 36 and has struck at 206.6, with a massive penchant for six hitting.

Naman Dhir - the vice-captain of the Indian A side, Naman Dhir has scored 392 runs, batting in the lower order in the IPL, averaging 28 and has struck at 180.6 and has shown incredible game awareness.

United Arab Emirates:

Alishan Sharafu - the captain has been in great form with 851 runs in 28 games, averaging 35.45 and has struck at 134.9, having scored seven fifties in 28 games.

Muhammad Rohid - with 35 wickets in his 29 games, Rohid has averaged 18.7 per wicket, striking once every 14.5 balls and has had an economy of 7.7.

Muhammad Jawadullah - his left-arm seam has been excellent so far, having picked up 70 wickets in 50 games, averaging close to 1.5 wickets per game, averaging 19.4 and has struck once every 14.6 balls.

Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches):

India A - 1 win

United Arab Emirates - 0 wins

These two games have gone up against each other just once, where the India A side came out on top having won by seven wickets and 55 balls to spare.

Venue Stats - West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha (2022-2025):

Average 1st Innings Score:

2023 - 143.96

2024 - 157.15

2025 - 151.33

Bowling Averages and Economy Rates:

Fast Bowlers – Average – 25.22; Economy Rate – 7.84.

Spin Bowlers – Average – 23.99; Economy Rate – 6.77.

Wickets Percentage based on Innings:

Team Win Percentage when Batting First - 48.9%

Team Win Percentage when Batting Second - 51.1%

Wickets Per Innings:

First Innings – 6.53 wickets

Second Innings – 6.15 wickets

Wickets per Phase:

Powerplay (Overs 1–6): 1.52 wickets

Middle Overs (Overs 7–15): 2.79 wickets

Death Overs (Overs 16–20): 2.48 wickets

The conditions here have rewarded good batting with runs and good bowling with wickets. The average first innings score here in 2025 has been 151.33. There is a minor advantage in chasing with 51% of the games here won by sides that bat second.

The dry conditions in Doha have ensured the spin bowlers get more purchase from the wicket, averaging 24 per wicket taken, with an economy of 6.8 while the fast bowlers have taken a wicket averaging 25.2 runs but have been expensive, with an economy of 7.9.

Squads:

India A:

Jitesh Sharma © (WK), Abishek Porel (WK), Naman Dhir, Priyansh Arya, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nehal Wadhera, Harsh Dubey, Ashutosh Sharma, Suryansh Shedge, Gurjapneet Singh, Suyash Sharma, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur and Yudhvir Singh.

United Arab Emirates:

Alishan Sharafu ©, Syed Haider (WK), Ethan D’Souza, Mayank Kumar, Sohaib Khan, Aayan Afzal Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Rohid, Zahid Ali and Muhammad Faraz.

Cricket Match Predictions - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? — United Arab Emirates

Who will win the match? — India A

Top Batter (Runs Scored) — Priyansh Arya (India A), Alishan Sharafu (United Arab Emirates)

Top Bowler (Wickets Taken) — Gurjapneet Singh (India A), Aayan Afzal Khan (United Arab Emirates)

Most Sixes — Priyansh Arya (India A), Alishan Sharafu (United Arab Emirates)

Player of the Match — Priyansh Arya (India A)

Team Scores Batting First — India A 170+, United Arab Emirates 140+

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