ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 Squads
Thailand are the defending champions, and the top two teams from the Super Six will contest the final on Nov. 25 in Ajman.
The ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 will be held in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, from Nov. 12 to 25, icc-cricket.com said.
Five full members, Ireland, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, will compete alongside the Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates.
The 10 teams, up from eight in the inaugural edition, will be split into two groups of five.
Group A includes Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland, Papua New Guinea and the hosts, the United Arab Emirates.
Group B features Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, the Netherlands and Zimbabwe.
The tournament opens on Nov. 12 with Sri Lanka playing Ireland at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground, while Papua New Guinea face Scotland at the Seven Districts Sports Club.
Pakistan will meet Bangladesh in the afternoon fixtures, and the Netherlands will take on Thailand in a separate afternoon match.
The group stage runs from Nov. 12 to 18, and the top three teams from each group advance to the Super Six phase.
Super Six matches will be played on Nov. 20, 22 and 23.
Each team from one group will face the three qualifiers from the other group, and the top two teams will contest the final.
The final will be played on Nov. 25 at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground.
Thailand are the reigning champions, having won the inaugural edition on home soil in 2025.
The tournament is a women's competition for emerging cricket nations, giving teams outside the full members a platform to test themselves against established sides on the international stage.
All ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 Squads
Group A
Ireland squad
Gaby Lewis (c), Zara Craig, Alana Dalzell, Laura Delany, Georgina Dempsey, Abbi Harrison, Amy Hunter, Louise Little, Aimee Maguire, Jane Maguire, Lara Maritz, Lara McBride, Kia McCartney, Cara Murray
Papua New Guinea squad
Brenda Tau (c), Pauke Siaka, Tanya Ruma, Dika Lohia, Geua Tom, Hane Tau, Henao Thomas, Hollan Doriga, Kevau Frank, Lakshmi Rajadurai, Naoani Vare, Baruka Vicky, Sibona Jimmy, Kevau Gabe.
Scotland squad
Kathryn Bryce (c), Chloe Abel, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Gabriella Fontenla, Katherine Fraser, Kirstie Gordon, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Hannah Rainey, Nayma Sheikh, Pippa Sproul, Isabella Watson
Sri Lanka squad
Harshitha Samarawickrama (c), Sanjana Kavindi, Imesha Dulani, Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sathya Sandeepani, Rashmika Sewwandi, Sugandika Kumari, Nimesha Meepage, Malki Madara, Chethana Vimukthi
United Arab Emirates squad
Esha Oza (c), Heena Hotchandani, Theertha Satish, Maseera Jahangir, Archara Supriya, Sashikala Silva, Indhuja Nandakumar, Janani Thirukkumari, Mehul Kulkarni, Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Simran Sheth, Suraksha Kotte, Uttara Iyer.
Group B
Pakistan squad
Muneeba Ali (c), Ayesha Zafar (vc), Eman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Momina Riasat, Nashra Sundhu, Sadaf Shamas, Saira Jabeen, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar
Bangladesh squad
Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Shorna Akter, Jannatul Ferdus Sumona, Rabeya Khan, Ritu Moni, Sobhana Mostary, Dilara Akter, Fahima Khatun, Juairiya Ferdous, Sharmin Akter, Disha Biswas, Shanjida Akther, Shathi Rani.
Netherlands squad
Babette de Leede (c), Carlijn van Koolwijk, Caroline de Lange, Frédérique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Heather Siegers, Iris Zwilling, Myrthe van den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Rosalie Lawrence, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis
Thailand squad
Naruemol Chaiwai (c), Nannapat Khoncharoenkai, Natthakan Chantham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Suleeporn Laomi, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Thipatcha Putthawong, Phannita Maya, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Nannaphat Chaihan, Naomi Kanokporn Hamilton, Sarnsiree Rosaline Plant.
Zimbabwe squad
Josephine Nkomo (c), Nomvelo Sibanda,Chipo Mugeri, Modester Mupachikwa, Nyasha Gwanzura, Loryn Phiri, Chiyedza Dhururu, Christina Mutasa, Kelis Ndhlovu,
Beloved Biza, Sharne Mayers, Olinder Chare, Michelle Mavunga, Tendai Makusha.