The second version of the ICC Girls’s Rising Nations Trophy 2026 guarantees a much bigger, sharper and extra aggressive showcase of ladies’s cricket when it begins in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, on 12 November.
Expanded from eight groups within the inaugural version to ten, the event brings together 5 ICC Full Members, Bangladesh, Ireland, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, and 5 Associates, the Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Thailand and the host, the UAE. The occasion runs until 25 November, with matches shared between the Karwan Sports activities Membership Cricket Ground and Seven Districts Sports activities Membership.
The format has developed significantly. As a substitute of the only round-robin group stage used in 2025, the ten sides have been cut up into two teams of five. Group A options Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland, Papua New Guinea and the UAE, whereas Group B comprises Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, the Netherlands and Zimbabwe. The group stage runs from 12 to 18 November, after which the top three groups from every group advance to the Tremendous Six stage.
That Tremendous Six section, scheduled for 20, 22 and 23 November, will give every qualifier from one group three cross-group fixtures in opposition to the qualifiers from the other. The 2 finest groups on the end of those matches will meet within the ultimate on 25 November on the Karwan Sports activities Membership Cricket Ground. The revised structure ensures that momentum, adaptability and squad depth matter throughout two distinct phases relatively than rewarding one sturdy group-stage run alone.
Thailand arrive as the defending champions after successful the inaugural version. They topped the desk with 10 points from seven matches, recording 5 wins and two defeats. Their title triumph underlined the growing strength of Affiliate cricket and set a high benchmark for the expanded subject. The UAE, Netherlands and Scotland also impressed in 2025, every finishing with 10 points from 5 victories, demonstrating that the event’s aggressive middle tier is now not simply separated from its frontrunners.
The presence of five Full Members adds a compelling new dimension. Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Ireland and Zimbabwe deliver greater worldwide expertise, deeper player swimming pools and higher-profile rivalries, but they’ll face opponents accustomed to difficult established sides. Pakistan and Bangladesh open their campaigns in opposition to each other, whereas the Netherlands meet Thailand within the other afternoon fixture on opening day. Sri Lanka begin in opposition to Ireland, with Papua New Guinea taking up Scotland within the morning match.
All Squads:
Group A
Ireland – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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
Bangladesh – 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 – 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.
Pakistan – 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
Thailand – 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 – 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
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Source: femalecricket.com
