DOHA : Doha will host the 2026 Asian Men’s Emerging Teams Cricket Cup from November 19 to 29, with eight teams competing for the continental title, the Qatar News Agency reported on Monday.
Organised by the Qatar Cricket Association under the supervision of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the tournament will be played at West End International Cricket Stadium and Doha University of Science and Technology Stadium.
The teams have been divided into two groups, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals.
Group A comprises Pakistan Shaheens, India A, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates, while Group B features Sri Lanka A, Bangladesh A, Afghanistan A and Hong Kong, China.
Nepal and the UAE secured their places through the Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament held in Malaysia in August and September.
The group stage will run from November 19 to 24, with the highly anticipated Pakistan-India encounter scheduled for November 22.
The semi-finals will take place on November 26 and 27, with the final scheduled for November 29 at West End International Cricket Stadium.
Doha’s hosting of the competition further strengthens Qatar’s position as a venue for major international sporting events, supported by its sports infrastructure and experience in organising tournaments.
