The stage is set for an exciting display of young talent ACC Women’s Asian Cup Rising Stars 2026 It starts in Bangkok, Thailand. Formerly known as the Emerging Teams Asia Cup, the tournament has been rebranded to highlight the ‘Rising Stars’ of Asian cricket. The competition, which will be held from February 13 to February 22, 2026, serves as an important bridge between domestic success and the high-level international arena.
organized by Asian Cricket Council (ACC)It will host all 15 matches Terdthai Cricket Ground. This edition is particularly significant as it features a unique mix of ‘A’ teams from major cricketing nations and senior national teams made up of senior association members, providing high-level competition and exposure for the next generation of women cricketers.
Women’s Asian Cup Rising Stars 2026: Tournament Structure
The tournament follows a compact and competitive format designed to test the consistency and nerve of the participants. Eight participating teams are divided into two groups of four.
- Group A: India A, Pakistan A, Nepal and United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- Group B: Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Malaysia and Thailand.
The competition begins with a round-robin group stage, where each team plays three games in its pool. The stakes are already high as only the top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals scheduled for February 20. The winners of the play-off clashes will then meet in the grand final on February 22 to crown the new Asian Rising Stars champions.
Women’s Asian Cup Rising Stars 2026: Full squads and captains for all eight teams
The squads for 2026 feature a mix of experienced ‘A’ side leaders and high-profile supporting cast. Full list of teams competing in Bangkok:
- India A: Radha Yadav (captain), Vrinda Dinesh, Anushka Sharma, Deeya Yadav, Tejal Hasabnis, Sonia Mendhiya, Minnu Mani, Humaira Kaazi, Saima Thakor, Jintimani Kalita, Nandini Kashyap (wk), Mamatha Madiwala (wk), Tanuja Kanwer, Prema Rawat.
- Pakistan A: Hafsa Khalid (captain), Shawaal Zulfiqar, Eman Naseer, Komal Khan (wk), Lubna Behram, Yusra Amir (wk), Neha Sharmin Nadeem, Anosha Nasir, Huraina Sajjad, Umm-e-Hani, Gull Rukh, Momina Riasat, Noreen Ohaedah, Soleen Yagoimah, Soila.
- Nepal: Puja Mahato (capt), Bindu Raval, Samjhana Khadka, Sita Rana Magar, Roma Thapa, Kabita Joshi, Kabita Kunwar, Suman Bista, Seemana KC, Ruby Poddar (hk), Kajal Shrestha (wk), Anu Kadayat, Manisha Upadhyay, Riya Sharma, Riya Sharma.
- United Arab Emirates: Esha Oza (captain), Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Siya Gokhale, Keziah Miriam Sabin, Suraksha Kotte, Archara Supriya, Lavanya Keny, Rinitha Rajith, Udeni Chathurika, Al Maseera Jahangir, Theertha Satish (wk), Samairaveish (wk), Mahesh.
- Bangladesh A: Fahima Khatun (captain), Sumaiya Akter, Rubya Haider Jelik, Taj Nehar, Jannatul Ferdous, Sadia Akter, Sarmin Sultana, Ishma Tanjim, Shorifa Khatun, Shamima Sultana (wk), Lata Mondal, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Fariha Trisna, Farjana Easmin, Fariha Jahan Sonia.
- Sri Lanka A: Anushka Sanjeewani (captain), Sanjana Kavindi, Vitini Chandima, Shayani Senaratne, Mithali Bandara, Sathya Sandeepani, Nethmi Senarathna, Sachini Nisansala, Malsha Shehani, Hansima Karunaratne, Rashmi Silva, Ama Kanchana, Chethana Vimukthi, Nimash Yainithhai.
- Thailand: Naruemol Chaiwai (capt), Natthakan Chantham, Nannapat Koncharoenkai (wk), Thipatcha Putthawong, Chanida Sutthiruang, Suleeporn Laomi, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Phannita Maya, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Arrikan Phuengkho, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Bunnaphatsenya, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Chayanisa Phengpaen.
- Malaysia: Mas Elysa (captain), Nur Isma Dania, Nazatul Hidayah Husna, Nur Izzatul Syafiqa, Aina Najwa (wk), Wan Julia (wk), Nur Arianna Natsya, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Aisya Eleesa, Irdina Beh Nabil, Nur Dania Syuhada, Su Amalin A Hamizahina, Su Amalin Hamizah, Musfirah Nur Ainaa.
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