Eight teams will face off in Bangkok, Thailand, for the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026. The Asian Cricket Council split them into two groups, so things are shaping up for some real competition.
The ACC split eight teams into two groups. Group A has India A, Pakistan A, UAE, and Nepal. Group B includes Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Four full ICC members: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka are sending their ‘A’ teams. The other four, UAE, Nepal, Malaysia, and Thailand, will send their full national women’s teams.
The group stage runs from February 13 to February 18. Each team gets three games, facing everyone else in their group. The top two from each group head to the semi-finals on February 20, and the winners play the final on February 22.
ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 Tournament Teams
Eight teams will compete in the tournament. The ACC has divided them into two groups:
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| India A | Bangladesh A |
| Pakistan A | Sri Lanka A |
| UAE | Malaysia |
| Nepal | Thailand |
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka will send their ‘A’ teams. UAE, Nepal, Malaysia, and Thailand will field their national women’s teams. The Group A clash between India A and Pakistan A on February 15 stands out as the highlight fixture of the group stage.
Group A Teams
Here are the Squads of Group A Teams:
India A
Captain: Radha Yadav
India A enters the tournament as the defending champions. They won the inaugural edition in 2023, defeating Bangladesh A in Hong Kong.
Squad:
- Batters: Vrinda Dinesh, Anushka Sharma, Deeya Yadav
- All-rounders: Tejal Hasabnis, Sonia Mendhiya, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav (C), Humairaa Kaazi, Saima Thakor, Jintimani Kalita
- Wicket-keepers: Nandini Kashyap, Mamatha Madiwala
- Bowlers: Tanuja Kanwer, Prema Rawat, Nandani Sharma
India A will face the UAE on February 13, Pakistan A on February 15, and Nepal on February 17.
Pakistan A
Captain: Umm-e-Hani
Off-spinning all-rounder Umm-e-Hani leads the Pakistan A squad. The team includes experienced players such as Waheeda Akhtar and Shawaal Zulfiqar.
Squad:
- Batters: Shawaal Zulfiqar, Eman Naseer, Komal Khan, Lubna Behram, Yusra Amir, Neha Sharmin, Anosha Nasir, Huraina Sajjad
- All-rounders: Umm-e-Hani (C), Hafsa Khalid, Gull Rukh
- Bowlers: Momina Riasat, Noreen Yaqoob, Waheeda Akhtar
The India A vs Pakistan A clash on February 15 is the highlight of the group stage.
UAE
Captain: Esha Oza
Esha Oza leads the UAE national team into this tournament. The squad has good batting depth and several bowling options.
Squad:
- 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
- Wicket-keeper: Theertha Satish
- Bowlers: Samaira Dharnidharka, Athige Silva, Vaishnave Mahesh
Nepal
Captain: Puja Mahato
Nepal will field its national women’s team in the tournament. Puja Mahato leads the squad.
Squad:
- Batters: Puja Mahato (C), Bindu Rawal, Samjhana Khadka, Sita Rana Magar, Roma Thapa
- All-rounders: Kabita Joshi, Kabita Kunwar, Suman Bista, Seemana KC
- Wicket-keepers: Rubi Poddar, Kajal Shrestha
- Bowlers: Anu Kadayat, Manisha Upadhayay, Riya Sharma, Rubina Chhetri
Group B Teams
Here are the Squads of Group B Teams:
Bangladesh A
Captain: Fahima Khatun
Fahima Khatun leads the Bangladesh A squad. The team has strong bowling depth with several experienced bowlers in the lineup.
Squad:
- Batters: Sumaiya Akter, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Taj Nehar, Jannatul Ferdus, Sadia Akter, Sarmin Sultana
- All-rounders: Ishma Tanjim, Shorifa Khatun
- Wicket-keeper: Shamima Sultana
- Bowlers: Fahima Khatun (C), Lata Mondal, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Fariha Trisna, Farjana Easmin, Fatema Jahan Sonia
Bangladesh A reached the final in 2023 but lost to India A.
Sri Lanka A
Captain: Anushka Sanjeewani
Wicket-keeper batter Anushka Sanjeewani captains the Sri Lanka A squad. The team has strong bowling options with eight bowlers in the squad.
Squad:
- Batters: Sanjana Kavindi, Vitini Chandima de Alwis, Shayani Senaratne, Mithali Bandara
- All-rounder: Sathya Sandeepani
- Wicket-keepers: Anushka Sanjeewani (C), Nethmi Senarathna
- Bowlers: Sachini Nisansala, Malsha Shehani, Hansima Karunaratne, Rashmi Silva, Ama Kanchana, Chethana Vimukthi, Shashini Gimhani, Yasanthi Nimanthika
Malaysia
Malaysia will compete as one of the four associate teams in the tournament. The team will look to make an impact in their group matches against Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, and Thailand.
Thailand
Captain: Naruemol Chaiwai
Thailand enjoys a home advantage as the host nation. Naruemol Chaiwai leads the squad at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok.
Squad:
- Batters: Naruemol Chaiwai (C), Arrikan Phuengkho, Nannaphat Chaihan, Onauma Senanok, Natthakan Chantham, Kanyakorn Bunthansen, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi
- All-rounders: Chayanisa Phengpaen, Phannita Maya, Chanida Sutthiruang
- Wicket-keeper: Nannapat Koncharoenkai
- Bowlers: Thipatcha Putthawong, Suleeporn Laomi, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Sunida Chaturongrattana
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Important Points About the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026
The tournament kicks off on February 13, 2026, and wraps up on the 22nd. All 15 matches land at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok, Thailand.
Initially, the ACC planned to hold the tournament in Sri Lanka in June 2025. But then the weather got in the way, plus there were health worries about chikungunya, so they pushed things back. Thailand ended up hosting instead.
This tournament’s a big deal for young cricketers. It’s their shot to show what they can do before jumping to senior-level play. If you’re in India, you can catch the action on Sony Sports Network or stream it on Sony LIV.
There’s a good chance the Asian Cricket Council will put some matches on its YouTube channel, too.
