ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy to Begin November 12 in UAE, Featuring Ten Teams
Five Full Members and five Associate nations will compete in Ajman for the title, with the tournament running until November 25.
The story
With no senior women's international matches played in the last 24 hours, attention turns to the upcoming ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026, set to commence on November 12 in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. The tournament, which will run until November 25, brings together ten teams, an increase from eight in its inaugural edition.
Five Full Member nations – Ireland, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe – will participate alongside Associate nations Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Thailand, and hosts UAE. Teams are divided into two groups of five, with matches split between the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground and the Seven Districts Sports Club.
The group stage concludes on November 18, leading to a Super Six phase where the top three teams from each group will play. The final is scheduled for November 25 at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | 1st | Australia leads with 164 points, 38 clear of second-placed England. |
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | 2nd | England is just two points ahead of India in a tight contest for second place. |
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | 3rd | India holds third position with 124 points. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 1st | Australia is top with 292 points. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 3rd | India is third with 265 points, 12 behind England. |
What we'll be watching
- ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy begins November 12 in Ajman, UAE.
- Sri Lanka Women vs Ireland Women in the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy on November 12 at Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground.
- Papua New Guinea Women vs Scotland Women in the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy on November 12 at Seven Districts Sports Club.
- Pakistan Women vs Bangladesh Women in the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy on November 12 at Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground.
- Netherlands Women vs Thailand Women in the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy on November 12 at Seven Districts Sports Club.
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