The rebranded version of the Women’s T20 Emerging Asia Cup is here. We will now see teams compete in the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars.
Here’s all you need to know about the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026.
So, when does the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 start?
The tournament will start on February 13, 2026. Pakistan A will take on Nepal in the tournament opener at 9:30 AM local time (8:00 AM IST).
Which venue will host the matches?
Thailand are the host for the tournament. All the matches will take place at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok.
How many teams are participating?
It’s an eight-team tournament. Four of them are full-member teams, while others are associate teams.
The full-member teams will field their ‘A’ sides, while the associates will play with their usual squads. India A are the defending champions. They beat Bangladesh A back in 2023.
Here are the teams in the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026:
- Bangladesh A
- India A
- Malaysia
- Nepal
- Pakistan A
- Sri Lanka A
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
Have teams been divided into groups?
Yep. The eight teams have been put into two groups of four each.
Here are the groups for the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026:
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| India A | Bangladesh A |
| Nepal | Malaysia |
| Pakistan A | Sri Lanka A |
| UAE | Thailand |
What’s the format?
The tournament has a single round-robin format in place. Teams will face their group members once each, playing three matches.
The top two teams from each group will then advance to the semi-finals. The table toppers of Group A will square off against the second-placed team of Group B in the first semi-final, while the No. 1 team from Group B will take on the No. 2 from Group A in the second semi-final. The winners of both finals will then lock horns in the tournament final.
What’s the full schedule for the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026?
The group stage will see 12 matches played till February 18. Both semi-finals will take place on February 20. And the final will happen on Sunday, February 22.
Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 Schedule:
| Date | Match | Time (IST / Local) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13 | Pakistan A vs Nepal | 8:00 AM / 9:30 AM |
| Feb 13 | India A vs UAE | 12:30 PM / 2:00 PM |
| Feb 14 | Malaysia vs Thailand | 8:00 AM / 9:30 AM |
| Feb 14 | Bangladesh A vs Sri Lanka A | 12:30 PM / 2:00 PM |
| Feb 15 | UAE vs Nepal | 8:00 AM / 9:30 AM |
| Feb 15 | India A vs Pakistan A | 12:30 PM / 2:00 PM |
| Feb 16 | Sri Lanka A vs Malaysia | 8:00 AM / 9:30 AM |
| Feb 16 | Bangladesh A vs Thailand | 12:30 PM / 2:00 PM |
| Feb 17 | India A vs Nepal | 8:00 AM / 9:30 AM |
| Feb 17 | Pakistan A vs UAE | 12:30 PM / 2:00 PM |
| Feb 18 | Bangladesh A vs Malaysia | 8:00 AM / 9:30 AM |
| Feb 18 | Sri Lanka A vs Thailand | 12:30 PM / 2:00 PM |
| Feb 20 | Semi-Final 1: A2 vs B2 | 8:00 AM / 9:30 AM |
| Feb 20 | Semi-Final 2: B1 vs A2 | 12:30 PM / 2:00 PM |
| Feb 22 | Final | 12:30 PM / 2:00 PM |
Ongoing & Upcoming Series Schedule:
India’s Domestic Cricket Schedule 2025-26
Australia Schedule for 2025-26 Home Season
New Zealand Schedule for 2025-26 Home Season
World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 Full Schedule
India’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Schedule
India Women’s Tour of Australia 2026: Schedule
Indian Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
Indian Women’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
Australia Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
England Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
South Africa Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
New Zealand Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
Pakistan Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
India’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
Australia’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
South Africa’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
What are the squads?
All teams have revealed their squads for the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026.
Bangladesh A
Batters: Sumaiya Akter, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Taj Nehar, Jannatul Ferdus, Sadia Akter, Sarmin Sultana
All-rounders: Ishma Tanjim, Shorifa Khatun
Wicketkeeper: Shamima Sultana
Bowlers: Fahima Khatun (c), Lata Mondal, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Fariha Trisna, Farjana Easmin, Fatema Jahan Sonia
India A
Batters: Vrinda Dinesh, Anushka Sharma, Deeya Yadav
All-rounders: Tejal Hasabnis, Sonia Mendhiya, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav (c), Humairaa Kaazi, Saima Thakor, Jintimani Kalita
Wicketkeepers: Nandini Kashyap, Mamatha Madiwala
Bowlers: Tanuja Kanwer, Prema Rawat, Nandani Sharma
Malaysia
Batters: Mas Elysa (c), Irdina Beh Nabil, Nazatul Hidayah Husna Binti Razali, Nur Izzatul Syafiqa
All-rounders: Nur Arianna Natsya, Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Musfirah Nur Ainaa
Wicketkeepers: Wan Julia, Aina Najwa
Bowlers: Nur Dania Syuhada, Aisya Eleesa, Nur Isma Dania Binti Mohd Daniel, Suabika Manivannan, Amalin Sorfina
Nepal
Batters: Puja Mahato (c), Bindu Rawal, Samjhana Khadka, Sita Rana Magar, Roma Thapa
All-rounders: Kabita Joshi, Kabita Kunwar, Suman Bista, Seemana KC
Wicketkeepers: Rubi Poddar, Kajal Shrestha
Bowlers: Anu Kadayat, Manisha Upadhayay, Riya Sharma, Rubina Chhetri
Pakistan A
Batters: Shawaal Zulfiqar, Eman Naseer, Lubna Behram, Neha Sharmin, Anosha Nasir, Huraina Sajjad, Omaima Sohail
All-rounders: Hafsa Khalid (c), Gull Rukh
Wicketkeepers: Komal Khan, Yusra Amir
Bowlers: Momina Riasat, Noreen Yaqoob, Waheeda Akhtar
Sri Lanka A
Batters: Sanjana Kavindi, Vitini Chandima de Alwis, Shayani Senaratne, Mithali Bandara
All-rounder: Sathya Sandeepani
Wicketkeepers: Anushka Sanjeewani (c), Nethmi Senarathna
Bowlers: Sachini Nisansala, Malsha Shehani, Hansima Karunaratne, Rashmi Silva, Ama Kanchana, Chethana Vimukthi, Shashini Gimhani, Yasanthi Nimanthika
Thailand
Batters: Naruemol Chaiwai (c), Arrikan Phuengkho, Nannaphat Chaihan, Onauma Senanok, Natthakan Chantham, Kanyakorn Bunthansen, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi
All-rounders: Chayanisa Phengpaen, Phannita Maya, Chanida Sutthiruang
Wicketkeeper: Nannapat Koncharoenkai
Bowlers: Thipatcha Putthawong, Suleeporn Laomi, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Sunida Chaturongrattana
UAE
Batters: Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Siya Gokhale, Keziah Miriam Sabin, Suraksha Kotte, Archara Supriya, Lavanya Keny, Rinitha Rajith
All-rounders: Esha Oza (c), Udeni Chathurika, Al Maseera Jahangir
Wicketkeeper: Theertha Satish
Bowlers: Samaira Dharnidharka, Athige Silva, Vaishnave Mahesh
Where to watch the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026?
Fans in India can watch the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 on Sony Sports TV channels. The live streaming of the matches will be available on the Sony Liv app and website.
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