Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 Starts in Bangkok

The 2026 Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament began on February 13 in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing together eight emerging teams from across the continent to compete for the title at the Terdthai Cricket Ground. As the second edition of the event, organized by the Asian Cricket Council, it features a mix of A squads from major cricketing nations and senior teams from top associate members, providing a platform for young players to gain international exposure.

The tournament kicked off with two group stage matches on the opening day. In the first fixture, Pakistan A defeated Nepal by 30 runs after posting 137 runs batting first. Pakistan A captain Hafsa Khalid earned player of the match honors for her unbeaten 40-run innings, which anchored the total on a challenging pitch. Nepal, led by Puja Mahato in the absence of injured star Indu Barma, struggled in the chase but showed resilience in their batting effort. The second match saw defending champions India A face the United Arab Emirates, with India A winning the toss and electing to bat first in their 2:00 p.m. clash.

India A enters the competition as favorites, having won the inaugural 2023 edition in Hong Kong by defeating...