ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy set to commence in UAE with ten nations
The tournament in Ajman will feature five Full Members and five Associate nations competing for the T20I title from November 12 to 25.
The story
The women's international cricket calendar is poised for action with the upcoming ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy in the United Arab Emirates. Starting tomorrow, November 12, ten teams will compete for the T20I title across two venues in Ajman: the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground and the Seven Districts Sports Club.
The tournament, which runs until November 25, includes five Full Members – Ireland, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe – alongside the Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Thailand, and hosts UAE. Thailand are the defending champions, having won the inaugural edition in 2025. The group stage will conclude on November 18, with the top three teams from each group progressing to the Super Six phase.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | 1. Australia (164 pts) | Australia holds a significant lead, 38 points clear of second place. |
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | 2. England (126 pts) | England is just two points ahead of India in a tight race for second. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 1. Australia (292 pts) | Australia leads the T20I rankings, 16 points ahead of England. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 3. India (265 pts) | India is third, 27 points behind Australia. |
What we'll be watching
- ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy: Sri Lanka vs Ireland on November 12 at Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground, Ajman.
- ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy: Papua New Guinea vs Scotland on November 12 at Seven Districts Sports Club, Ajman.
- ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy: Pakistan vs Bangladesh on November 12 (afternoon fixture) in Ajman.
- ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy: Netherlands vs Thailand on November 12 (afternoon fixture) in Ajman.
- Women's Victoria T20I Series: Uganda Women vs Rwanda Women on November 11 at Entebbe Cricket Oval, Uganda.
- Women's Victoria T20I Series: Uganda Women vs United States of America Women on November 12 at Entebbe Cricket Oval, Uganda.
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