The stage is set for an exciting performance by young talents ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 Will start in Bangkok, Thailand. Previously known as the Emerging Teams Asia Cup, the tournament has been rebranded to highlight the “rising stars” of Asian cricket. Taking place from February 13 to February 22, 2026, the competition serves as an important bridge between domestic success and the senior international arena.
organized by Asian Cricket Council (ACC)All 15 matches will be hosted Terdthai Cricket Ground. This edition is particularly significant as it features a unique mix of “A” squads from major cricketing nations and senior national teams of top associate members, ensuring a high level of competition and exposure for the next generation of women cricketers.
Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026: Tournament structure
The tournament follows a compact and competitive format designed to test the consistency and nerves of the participants. The eight participating teams have been divided into two groups of four each.
- 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 matches within its pool. The stakes are high from the start, as only the top two teams from each group will book a place in the semi-finals on February 20. The winners of the knockout clashes will meet in the grand finale on 22 February to crown the new Asian Rising Stars Champion.
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Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026: Full squads and captains of all eight teams
The squad for 2026 features a mix of experienced “A” side leaders and senior associate icons. Here is a detailed list of the teams competing in Bangkok:
- India A: Radha Yadav (Captain), Vrinda Dinesh, Anushka Sharma, Dia Yadav, Tejal Hassabnis, Sonia Mendhia, Minnu Mani, Humaira Kazi, Saima Thakor, Jintimani Kalita, Nandini Kashyap (WK), Mamta Madiwala (WK), Tanuja Kanwar, Prema Rawat, Nandini Sharma.
- Pakistan A: Hafsa Khalid (captain), Shawal Zulfikar, Iman Naseer, Komal Khan (wk), Lubna Behram, Yusra Amir (wk), Neha Sharmin Nadeem, Anosha Nasir, Huraina Sajjad, Umm-e-Hani, Gul Rukh, Momina Riyasat, Noreen Yaqoob, Waheeda Akhtar, Omaima Sohail.
- Nepal: Pooja Mahato (captain), Bindu Rawal, Samaj Khadka, Sita Rana Magar, Roma Thapa, Kabita Joshi, Kabita Kunwar, Suman Bista, Seemana KC, Ruby Poddar (wk), Kajal Shrestha (wk), Anu Kadayat, Manisha Upadhyay, Riya Sharma, Rubina Chhetri.
- United Arab Emirates: Isha Ojha (captain), Heena Hotchandani, Induja Nandkumar, Siya Gokhale, Kezia Miriam Sabin, Suraksha Kote, Archara Supriya, Lavanya Kenny, Rinitha Rajith, Udeni Chaturika, Al Masira Jahangir, Theertha Satish (wk), Samaira Dharanidharka, Athige Silva, Vaishnav Mahesh.
- Bangladesh A: Fahima Khatoon (captain), Sumaiya Akhtar, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Taj Neher, Jannatul Firdous, Sadia Akhtar, Sarmeen Sultana, Ishma Tanzim, Shorifa Khatoon, Shamima Sultana (wicketkeeper), Lata Mandal, Sanjeeda Akhtar Meghla, Fariha Trisna, Farzana Ismin, Fatima Jahan Sonia.
- Sri Lanka A: Anushka Sanjivani (captain), Sanjana Kavindi, Vitini Chandima, Shayani Senaratne, Mithali Bandara, Satya Sandipani, Nethmi Senaratna, Sachini Nissansala, Malsha Shehani, Hansima Karunaratne, Rashmi Silva, Ama Kanchana, Chetna Vimukthi, Shashini Gimhani, Yasanthi Nimanthika.
- Thailand: Naruemol Chaiwai (captain), Natthakan Chantham, Nannapat Koncharoenkai (wicketkeeper), Thipcha Puthavong, Chanida Suthiruang, Sulaporn Laomi, Onicha Kamchomphu, Phannita Maya, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Arikan Phuengkho, Nannaphat Chaihan, Onauma Senanok, Kanyakorn Buntansen, Apisara Suwanchonrathi, Chainisa Fengpan.
- Malaysia: Mas Alissa (captain), Noor Isma Daniya, Nazatul Hidayat Husna, Noor Izzatul Syafika, Aina Najwa (wk), Wan Julia (wk), Noor Ariana Natsya, Mahira Ezzati Ismail, Aisya Alissa, Irdina Beh Nabil, Nur Daniya Syuhada, Amaline Sorfina, Subika Manivannan, Aina Hamiza Hashim, Musfirah Noor Aina.
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