Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 fixtures announced

The ICC has published the fixtures for the Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026, which is scheduled for Ajman, United Arab Emirates, from 12 to 25 November. The competition features 10 teams, up from eight in its inaugural edition, divided into two groups of five.

Group A comprises Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland, Papua New Guinea and hosts UAE; Group B comprises Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Netherlands and Zimbabwe. All matches are scheduled for Ajman, split between the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground and the Seven Districts Sports Club.

The group stage runs from 12 to 18 November, with the top three teams in each group advancing to the Super Six phase. Super Six matches are scheduled for 20, 22 and 23 November; the top two teams at the end of that phase will qualify for the final, set for 25 November at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground.

On the opening morning, Sri Lanka will play Ireland at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground, while Papua New Guinea will face Scotland at the Seven Districts Sports Club. Pakistan will meet Bangladesh and Netherlands will take on Thailand in the afternoon fixtures. Thailand are the reigning champions after winning the inaugural edition on home soil in 2025.