The stage is set for a blockbuster finale as the ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2026 two most dominant, undefeated forces clash for the ultimate crown. The United Arab Emirates stormed into the final brimming with confidence after an absolute masterclass in the semi-finals, where they completely dismantled Hong Kong without breaking a sweat. Thailand, on the other hand, showed their championship pedigree by calmly navigating a tricky chase against Indonesia, riding on the back of exceptional individual performances to keep their perfect record intact.
Squads:
Thailand Women’s Cricket Team
Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Nannaphat Chaihan, Naruemol Chaiwai, Natthakan Chantham, Rosenan Kanoh, Chanida Sutthiruang, Nattaya Boochatham, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Suwanan Khiaoto, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Phannita Maya, Suleeporn Laomi, Thipatcha Putthawong
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:
Phannita Maya
Phannita Maya has established herself as an elite all-around contributor, showcasing true versatility across her six appearances. With the bat, she stepped out for six innings to chip away 121 runs at a reliable average of 40.33, hitting 15 boundaries along the way to keep a healthy strike rate of 123.47. She is just as lethal when the ball is thrown to her, putting in over 20 overs of work and firing in 124 deliveries to claim 11 wickets. Her stellar bowling average of 7.36 proves that she rarely gives away easy runs, making her an indispensable asset for her team in every phase of the game.
Esha Oza
Esha Oza has put on a masterclass of absolute dominance, firmly asserting herself as one of the ultimate MVPs of the competition. Over her six matches, she has led the batting charts with a massive 246 runs at a jaw-dropping average of 123.00, completely terrifying bowlers with 25 fours, 6 sixes, and an explosive strike rate of 146.43. But she doesn’t stop there; her bowling has been equally devastating for the opposition. Rolling her arm over for more than 18 overs, she extracted 12 wickets with an elite average of 5.25, demonstrating rare, world-class all-round leadership.
Sunida Chaturongrattana
Sunida Chaturongrattana has been the absolute golden arm of the tournament, treating fans to an unforgettable masterclass in defensive and destructive spin bowling. Playing six matches, she bowled a perfect 20 overs, keeping things so incredibly tight that she maintained a mind-boggling average of just 3.33. Out of the 120 balls she delivered, she surrendered a mere 50 runs while spinning a web around batters to take a tournament-high 15 wickets. Her campaign is highlighted by an extraordinary five-wicket haul, cementing her status as the most feared frontline bowler in the lineup.
Vaishnave Mahesh
Vaishnave Mahesh has been a wonderfully reliable weapon through her six matches, giving her side immense control and cutting off the opposition’s scoring options in the middle overs. She bowled a total of 15.3 overs, sending down 93 precise deliveries to secure a very handsome return of 10 wickets. Her bowling average sits at a fantastic 6.00, meaning she makes the opposition earn every single run they scratch off her. Conceding only 60 runs across the entire tournament so far, she has mastered the art of building up intense pressure to force batters into making critical mistakes.
Pitch:
A balanced, standard T20 deck that generally keeps both batters 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 a hot, humid morning with a high around 34°C and a real feel near 39°C. Isolated tropical thunderstorms are likely to roll in by the afternoon, so rain interruptions are likely.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Natthakan Chantham, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Phannita Maya, Thipatcha Putthawong, Esha Oza, Theertha Satish, Heena Hotchandani, Siya Gokhale, Suraksha Kotte, Vaishnave Mahesh
Match Details:
Date – June 13, 2026
Time – 11:30 AM IST
Venue – Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the ACC YouTube channel.
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