Vaibhav–Abhishek Set to Open. Check India’s Best Playing XI for Asia Cup

CricInformer writer Siddhant Tripathi proposes India A's best playing XI for the upcoming ACC Men's Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha. The predicted lineup features Vaibhav Sooryavanshi opening alongside Abhishek Sharma, followed by captain Tilak Varma at number three and vice-captain Rajat Patidar at number four. Kumar Kushagra is tipped for the wicketkeeping role over Prabhsimran Singh.

Tripathi rounds out the projected team with finisher Rinku Singh, all-rounders Suryansh Shedge and Vipraj Nigam, and bowlers Harshit Rana, Harsh Dubey, and Prince Yadav. India A will compete in Group B against Nepal, Pakistan A, and the UAE, with their opening tournament match scheduled for November 20, 2026.