The ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2026 continues with an important Group B clash as Oman Women take on Saudi Arabia Women at the YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi, on June 6. With the group stage approaching its decisive phase, both teams will view this encounter as a crucial opportunity to strengthen their chances of progressing to the knockout rounds.
Oman Women have already shown encouraging signs in the tournament. They opened their campaign with a victory over China before suffering a defeat against tournament favourites UAE. Saudi Arabia Women, meanwhile, are still searching for their first points and will be eager to bounce back after difficult outings against stronger opposition. With regional pride and valuable points at stake, fans can expect a competitive contest in the ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2026.
Squads:
Oman Women’s Cricket Team
Priyanka Mendonca (C), Fiza Javed (VC), Jayadhanyha Gunasekar, Hina Javed, Amanda D’Costa, Trupti Pawde, Cynthia Mary Saldanha, Sameera Khan, Nitya Joshi, Alifiya Sayed, Lujaina Sajid, Afida Aftab, Sahana Jeelany, Sushanthika Ashok
Saudi Arabia Women’s Cricket Team
Mashael Waqas (C), Nimra Ghazanfar (WK), Abeer Maryam, Najwa Akram, Mah Noor, Ashmal Hashmi, Sara, Rizwana Begum, Laiba Nasrullah, Maheen Aamir, Laiba
Players to watch out:
Amanda D’Costa
Amanda D’Costa has been one of Oman Women’s most dependable performers in the tournament so far. The all-rounder has scored 33 runs in two innings at a strike rate of 84.61, including the highest score of 27. She has also chipped in with the ball, making her a valuable asset on both fronts. With Oman looking to strengthen their position in Group B, D’Costa’s experience and ability to contribute in crucial moments could prove decisive.
Nitya Joshi
Nitya Joshi has quietly played an important role for Oman Women in the middle order. She has accumulated 24 runs from two innings in the competition while providing stability to the batting lineup. Her ability to rotate strike and build partnerships will be vital on a surface where wickets in hand could make the difference during the latter stages of the innings.
Mah Noor
Mah Noor has been one of Saudi Arabia’s standout performers with the ball. In just one appearance, she has claimed 3 wickets, including impressive figures of 3/35. Her strike rate of 6.00 highlights her ability to provide breakthroughs at regular intervals. Saudi Arabia will rely heavily on her to contain Oman’s batting unit and make early inroads.
Pitch:
The YSD-UKM Cricket Oval in Bangi has offered assistance to bowlers during the opening overs, particularly seamers who can extract movement with the new ball. Batters who spend time at the crease have been rewarded, while spinners are expected to play a significant role during the middle overs. A total in the region of 120–130 could prove highly competitive on this surface.
Weather:
The conditions in Bangi are expected to remain warm and humid, with temperatures around 30°C. While cloud cover may be present during parts of the day, forecasts suggest conditions suitable for a full game without significant interruptions.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Priyanka Mendonca, Amanda D’Costa, Fiza Javed, Nitya Joshi, Trupti Pawde, Mashael Waqas, Nimra Ghazanfar, Mah Noor, Ashmal Hashmi, Jayadhanyha Gunasekar, Sameera Khan
Match Details:
Date – June 06, 2026
Time – 11:30 AM IST
Venue – YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi
Broadcast – The game will live streamed on ACC YouTube channel.
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