The ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 will see its third match take place in Ajman on Thursday, November 12, 2026, with Bangladesh Women set to face Pakistan Women in Group B. The contest at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground is scheduled to begin at 2:45 PM IST. Both teams will be starting their tournament journey with this game and will have their first chance to earn points in the group. A winning start will be important for either side as they look to build momentum early in the competition.
There is not much separating the two teams in terms of their recent results, although Pakistan Women have the better record over their last five matches. Bangladesh have one win, three losses and one abandoned game, while Pakistan have won three and lost two. Their latest encounter was played on September 22, 2026, when Pakistan Women registered a 31-run win. Bangladesh had taken the previous meeting on June 20, 2026, by 23 runs. With both teams now beginning a fresh campaign, the focus will be on who can handle the conditions better and make the stronger start.
Squads:
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team
Nahida Akter (C), Dilara Akter, Disha Biswas, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Trisna, Jannatul Ferdus, Juairiya Ferdus, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana, Rabeya Khan, Shathi Rani, Ritu Moni, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Sharmin Akhter, Shorna Akter
Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team
Muneeba Ali (C), Ayesha Zafar (VC), Eman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Momina Riasat, Nashra Sandhu, Sadaf Shamas, Saira Jabeen, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar
Players to watch out:
Nigar Sultana
Nigar Sultana has scored 217 runs in her last 10 matches at an average of 24.11 and a strike rate of 91.94. She will be one of Bangladesh’s key batting options as they begin their campaign in the tournament. Her recent record shows that she has been able to contribute with the bat across her last 10 matches. Bangladesh will hope she can stay at the crease for a good period and help the team put together a steady innings.
Sobhana Mostary
Sobhana Mostary has scored 191 runs in her last 10 matches, with an average of 19.10 and a strike rate of 84.51. She will be looking to make a useful contribution when Bangladesh begin their campaign in Ajman. Her batting could become important if the team needs to build a partnership or recover after losing wickets. A patient innings from Mostary can help Bangladesh keep the scoreboard moving and provide support to the other batters.
Shawaal Zulfiqar
Shawaal Zulfiqar has made 314 runs in her last 10 matches at an average of 31.40 and a strike rate of 126.10. She has been among Pakistan’s better run-scorers during this recent period and has also scored at a good pace. Her ability to find boundaries and rotate the strike can help Pakistan build pressure during the innings. Bangladesh’s bowlers will need to stay accurate against her and avoid giving her easy scoring opportunities.
Ayesha Zafar
Ayesha Zafar has collected 189 runs in her last 10 matches, averaging 18.90 and striking at 135.00. Her strike rate shows that she can score quickly when she gets the opportunity to attack. She will be another batter Pakistan can look towards during their opening game of the tournament. Bangladesh will need to keep her scoring under control, especially when she looks to increase the pace of the innings.
Pitch:
The Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground in Ajman is expected to provide a balanced surface for the contest, with batters getting good value for their shots once they settle in. The pitch is well-rolled and generally offers a reliable bounce, while the historical first-innings average is around 176 runs. Fast bowlers can find some seam movement and extra carry with the new ball, while spinners may get more turn and grip as the surface wears.
Weather:
The weather in Ajman is expected to stay warm and mostly cloudy around the match, with the temperature at around 28°C and a feel-like temperature of about 29°C. The chance of rain is expected to remain at around 10% or less, so there is no significant rain threat during the match window. The temperatures are expected to rise to around 29°C to 31°C between 1 PM and 3 PM local time.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Nigar Sultana, Sobhana Mostary, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Ayesha Zafar, Muneeba Ali, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Nashra Sandhu, Umm-e-Hani, Disha Biswas, Saira Jabeen
Match Details:
Date – November 12, 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.
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