In the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026, Group B delivers a fascinating clash as Pakistan meet defending champions Thailand in the afternoon slot at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground. Pakistan are led by Muneeba Ali in the absence of regular skipper Fatima Sana, with Ayesha Zafar serving as vice-captain alongside a squad packed with spin options. Thailand, meanwhile, return to the tournament after winning the inaugural 2025 edition on home soil. Captained by Naruemol Chaiwai, Thailand have long punched above their weight in T20 cricket thanks to disciplined bowling, sharp fielding, and the reliable batting of Natthakan Chantham and Nannapat Khoncharoenkai.
Squads:
Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team
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 Women’s Cricket Team
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
Players to watch out:
Muneeba Ali
Muneeba Ali has been a stalwart at the top of the order for Pakistan, stepping out in 101 T20I matches and taking guard across 99 innings to amass 1,893 runs. She holds the highest of 102 with a solid strike rate of 100.15, featuring two centuries and four fifties alongside 225 fours and 16 sixes. Besides her heavy workload with the bat, she plays a major role behind the stumps, collecting 31 catches and 23 stumpings.
Ayesha Zafar
Ayesha Zafar brings valuable experience to Pakistan’s batting lineup, having featured in 50 T20I matches and batted in 49 innings to score 750 runs. Her career-best knock in the format stands at an unbeaten 102, supported by a strike rate of 107.60, a century, a fifty, and 94 boundaries. She has also contributed defensively in the field, grabbing 10 catches for her side.
Naruemol Chaiwai
Naruemol Chaiwai anchors the innings for Thailand with tremendous composure, playing 142 T20Is and stepping up in 117 innings to accumulate 2,111 runs. She maintains a steady average of 23.19 with a top score of 83 not out, hitting five half-centuries and 169 fours. Her sharp presence in the field is underscored by 49 catches and a stumping, making her a crucial leader on the field.
Thipatcha Putthawong
Thipatcha Putthawong is a phenomenal left-arm spin weapon for Thailand, having dominated batters across 111 T20I matches and 108 bowling innings. She has snared a staggering 137 wickets at an extraordinary average of 9.27 and an elite economy rate of 4.13, boasting career-best figures of 5 for 3. Her ability to tear through lineups includes six four-wicket hauls and three five-wicket hauls, cementing her status as one of the format’s premier bowlers.
Pitch:
This surface plays slightly on the slower side, offering good grip for spinners and rewarding bowlers who use cutters and slower variations. Pacers get brief early movement with the new ball, while batters need to settle in before playing through the line.
Weather:
The conditions will be sunny during the day and clear at night, with a high of 29°C and a low of 21°C. Expect 44% humidity, a 13 mph wind from the west, and a 0% chance of daytime rain (5% at night).
Fantasy Playing XI:
Muneeba Ali, Ayesha Zafar, Eman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Momina Riasat, Naruemol Chaiwai, Nannapat Khoncharoenkai, Natthakan Chantham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Suleeporn Laomi
Match Details:
Date – November 13, 2026
Time – 2:45 PM IST
Venue – Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground, Ajman
Broadcast – The match will be live-streamed on FanCode App & Website and ICC.tv.