The stage is set for an exciting showcase of young talent 2026 ACC Women’s Asian Cup Rising Stars Kicked off in Bangkok, Thailand. The tournament, formerly known as the Asia Emerging Teams Cup, has been renamed to highlight the “rising stars” of Asian cricket. The competition will be held from February 13 to 22, 2026 and is an important bridge between domestic success and the international high-level stage.

The organizer is Asian Cricket Council (ACC)all 15 games will be played in Terdthai cricket ground. This edition is particularly important because of its unique blend of ‘A’ teams from major cricketing nations and senior national teams made up of top associate members, ensuring a high level of competition and exposure for the next generation of female cricketers.

Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Rising Stars: Tournament Structure

The competition follows a compact and highly competitive format designed to test the consistency and mettle of participants. The eight participating teams were divided into two groups of four.

• Group A: India A, Pakistan A, Nepal and United Arab Emirates (UAE).
• Group B: Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Malaysia and Thailand.

The competition begins with a round-robin group stage, with each team playing three games within the group. The stakes were high from the start, as only the top two teams in each group would earn a spot in the semi-finals, scheduled for February 20. The winners of the knockout rounds will meet in the finals on February 22 to crown the new Asia Rising Star Champion.

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Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Rising Stars: Full squads and captains for all eight teams

The 2026 squad showcases a combination of veteran A’s leaders and senior secondary icons. Here is the full list of teams competing in Bangkok:

• India Answer: Radha Yadav (captain), Vrinda Dinesh, Anushka Sharma, Deeya Yadav, Tejal Hasabnis, Sonia Mendhiya, Minnu Mani, Humaira Kaazi, Saima Thakor, Jintimani Kalita, Nandini Kashyap (wk), Mamatha Madiwala (wk), Tanuja Kanwer, Prema Rawat, Nandani Sharma.
• Pakistan replied: Hafsa Khalid (captain), Shawaal Zulfiqar, Eman Naseer, Komal Khan (wk), Lubna Behram, Yusra Amir (wk), Neha Sharmin Nadeem, Anosha Nasir, Huraina Sajjad, Umm-e-Hani, Gull Rukh, Momina Riasat, Noreen Yaqoob, Waheeda Akhtar, Omaima Sohail.
• Nepal: Puja Mahato (captain), Bindu Rawal, Samjhana Khadka, Sita Rana Magar, Roma Thapa, Kabita Joshi, Kabita Kunwar, Suman Bista, Seemana KC, Rubi Poddar (wk), Kajal Shrestha (wk), Anu Kadayat, Manisha Upadhyay, Riya Sharma, Rubina Chhetri.
• United Arab Emirates: Esha Oza (captain), Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Siya Gokhale, Keziah Miriam Sabin, Suraksha Kotte, Archara Supriya, Lavanya Keny, Rinitha Rajith, Udeni Chathurika, Al Maseera Jahangir, Theertha Satish (wk), Samaira Dharnidharka, Athige Silva, Vaishnave Mahesh.

• Bangladesh Answer: Fahima Khatun (captain), Sumaiya Akter, Ruby Haider Jhelik, Taj Nehar, Jannatul Ferdous, Sadia Akter, Sarmin Sultana, Ishma Tanjim, Shorifa Khatun, Shamima Sultana (wk), Lata Mondal, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Fariha Trisna, Farjana Easmin, Fatema Jahan Sonia.
• Sri Lanka Answers: Anushka Sanjeewani (captain), Sanjana Kavindi, Vitini Chandima, Shayani Senaratne, Mithali Bandara, Sathya Sandeepani, Nethmi Senarathna, Sachini Nisansala, Malsha Shehani, Hansima Karunaratne, Rashmi Silva, Ama Kanchana, Chethana Vimukthi, Shashini Gimhani, Yasanthi Nimanthika.
• Thailand: Naruemol Chaiwai (captain), Natthakan Chantham, Nannapat Koncharoenkai (wk), Thipatcha Putthawong, Chanida Sutthiruang, Suleeporn Laomi, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Phannita Maya, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Arrikan Phuengkho, Nannaphat Chaihan, Onauma Senanok, Kanyakorn Bunthansen, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Chayanisa Phengpaen.
• Malaysia: Mas Elysa (captain), Nur Isma Dania, Nazatul Hidayah Husna, Nur Izzatul Syafiqa, Aina Najwa (wk), Wan Julia (wk), Nur Arianna Natsya, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Aisya Eleesa, Irdina Beh Nabil, Nur Dania Syuhada, Amalin Sorfina, Suabika Manivannan, Aina Hamiza Hashim, Musfira Noor Aina.

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This article was first published in women’s cricket websiteone cricket era company.