The 2026 Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament in Bangkok, Thailand, has moved into an exciting phase as emerging women’s cricket teams across Asia battle for semifinal spots in the continental showcase. The competition, organised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), features eight sides — including ‘A’ teams from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh alongside emerging sides from UAE, Nepal, Malaysia and Thailand — and is being held at the Terdthai Cricket Ground.
Action so far has delivered a mix of results and standout performances. Pakistan A began the tournament strongly with a 30-run win over Nepal, led by an unbeaten 40 from Hafsa Khalid and three wickets from Anosha Nasir. Meanwhile, UAE Women stunned India A in their opening match, bowling out the hosts before chasing down the target with seven wickets to spare — a result that underlined the growing competitiveness in the region.
On Sunday, India A bounced back emphatically, beating Pakistan A by eight wickets with an unbeaten 55 from Vrinda Dinesh guiding the chase, boosting their hopes of a semifinal berth. Other key outings have included Bangladesh A’s narrow four-run victory over Sri Lanka A, showcasing the tight contests unfolding across both groups.
With round-robin play nearing completion, every match carries significance as teams vie for the top two spots in their groups and a place in the knockout rounds of this rising stars event. News as reported
