Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025: How can India A qualify for semifinals after loss to Pakistan Shaheens?
India A suffered a crushing eight-wicket defeat to Pakistan Shaheens in a Group B encounter at the Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha on Sunday.
While the Shaheens became the first team to book a semifinal berth in the ongoing competition, India A has it all to do if it is to make the last four.
Jitesh Sharma’s side is placed second in the table with two points from as many games, followed by Oman and United Arab Emirates in third and fourth, respectively.
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How can India qualify for semis?
India A will take on Oman in its final group B game in Doha on Tuesday.
It will be a straight shoot-out for both sides with India A requiring a victory over Oman to seal its semifinal spot.
Points Table
| Posititon | Teams | MP | W | L | T | N/R | Points |
| 1. | Pakistan Shaheens | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2. | India A | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3. | Oman | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 4. | UAE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Published on Nov 17, 2025
