In Group B of the ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2026, the United Arab Emirates are comfortably leading the standings from the top spot, boasting a perfect record of three wins from three games, six points, and a massive NRR of 8.773. Meanwhile, the Philippines are currently positioned third in the table, having secured one win and two losses from their three outings. With two points and a positive NRR of 0.829, the Philippines are still very much in the mix but face the ultimate test against the group leaders.
Squads:
Philippines Women’s Cricket Team
Amelia Valdez, Ashley Miranda, Jomae Masaya, Simran Sirah, Alex Smith, Jhon Andreano, Karri Keen, Katie Donovan, Ma Luz Barcelona, Jessica Medianesta, Angela Busa, Kyte Keen, Marica Taira, Reyven Castillo
United Arab Emirates Women’s Cricket Team
Al Maseera, Rinitha Rajith, Udeni Chathurika, Esha Oza Lavanya Keny, Michelle Botha, Samaira Dharnidharka, Theertha Satish, Athige Silva, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Siya Gokhale, Suraksha Kotte, Vaishnave Mahesh
Players to watch out:
Karry Gullem Keen
Karry Gullem Keen has been a major driving force for the Philippines, locking down the third spot on the tournament’s top-scorers list with 119 runs. Averaging 59.50 across three innings, she plays with an aggressive intent, striking at a rapid 140.00 and clearing the fence for a six alongside 17 boundaries. Her standout knock of 67* proved to be a masterclass in anchoring modern short-format innings.
Esha Oza
Esha Oza has been the definition of an impact player for the United Arab Emirates, flashing pure brilliance every time she steps up. She has accumulated 75 runs without being dismissed a single time across three matches, highlighted by an unbeaten top score of 31*. She has been completely fearless at the crease, destroying bowling attacks at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 178.57 while smashing seven fours and four massive sixes.
Kyte Gullem Keen
Kyte Gullem Keen has been a crucial element of the Philippines’ bowling strategy, sending down 11 overs across three matches. She has worked hard to pick up five wickets for her side, maintaining an average of 14.60 and a strike rate of 13.20. Though her economy rate is a bit higher at 6.63, her knack for finding a breakthrough with the best of 3/15 has broken crucial partnerships.
Heena Hotchandani
Heena Hotchandani has been an absolute nightmare for opposing batters, executing her plans beautifully for the United Arab Emirates. She has snared seven wickets across three matches while maintaining a superb economy rate of 2.58 and a sharp average of 3.14. Bowling just over eight overs, her ability to control the run flow and strike regularly is highlighted by her excellent best figures of 3/4.
Pitch:
A balanced, standard T20 deck that generally keeps both batsmen and bowlers interested. While it can produce competitive totals, the average first-innings score hovers around 132, sliding closer to 100 in the second innings. It tends to offer decent lateral movement early on, making setting a target slightly more favorable historically.
Weather:
Expect light rain during both the day and night with an 80% chance of daytime precipitation. The temperature will reach a high of 31°C and drop to a low of 25°C, accompanied by southwest winds at 4 mph and 76% humidity.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Amelia Valdez, Alex Smith, Karri Keen, Katie Donovan, Kyte Keen, Al Maseera, Esha Oza Michelle Botha, Heena Hotchandani, Suraksha Kotte, Vaishnave Mahesh
Match Details:
Date – June 09, 2026
Time – 11:30 AM IST
Venue – Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
Broadcast – The game will live streamed on ACC YouTube channel.
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