The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have played like a team on a mission, completely dominating Group B with four straight wins in the ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2026. Backed by an incredibly high net run rate of +7.923, their batters have been in murderous form, while their bowlers have choked opposition lineups with ease. Malaysia, hosting the tournament on home soil, secured their spot from Group C with a second-place finish. They registered steady wins against Singapore and Kuwait but stumbled in a crucial encounter against Indonesia, where their total of 87 was chased down comfortably.
Squads:
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
Malaysia Women’s Cricket Team
Elsa Hunter, Mas Elysa, Nazatul Hidayah Husna, Ainna Hashim, Amalin Sorfina, Mahirah Izzati, Nur Izzatul Syafiqa, Suabika, Aina Najwa, Wan Julia, Aisya Eleesa, Marsya, Nazwah, Nur Dania Syuhada
Players to watch out:
Esha Oza
Esha Oza has been leading from the front for the UAE, showing immense adaptability as a true multi-format asset. With the bat, she has blasted 167 runs in 4 innings at an incredible average of 167.00, courtesy of being not out 3 times, while striking at a ferocious 168.68 with a high score of 92. She has been equally lethal with the ball, picking up 8 wickets in just over 10 overs at a miserly economy of 3.24, with best figures of 3 for 3.
Mahirah Izzati Ismail
Mahirah Izzati Ismail has been a dependable middle-order anchor for Malaysia across her 3 appearances. She has registered 58 runs in 3 innings, remaining unbeaten once with a highest individual score of 48 not out. Striking just above a run-a-ball at 101.75, she has repeatedly stabilized the batting card during testing periods of play.
Heena Hotchandani
Heena Hotchandani has been a pivotal defensive and attacking cog in the UAE’s bowling unit. Across her 4 matches, she has bowled 10.3 overs and collected 8 wickets at a microscopic average of 3.25. Her exceptional control is underscored by a brilliant economy rate of 2.47 and a tournament-best bowling performance of 3 for 4.
Nur Dania Syuhada
Nur Dania Syuhada has performed a valuable holding role for the Malaysian bowling attack in her 3 games. She has logged 12 overs, including 2 maiden overs, and taken 3 wickets along the way. While her strike rate sits at 24.00, her disciplined economy rate of 3.50 has put immense pressure on opposing batters to take unwanted risks.
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 maximum temperature of 32°C and a minimum of 24°C. The daytime will feature scattered thunderstorms with a 25% chance of rain, accompanied by a south wind blowing at 5 mph, while the humidity will hover around 77%.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Esha Oza, Michelle Botha, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Siya Gokhale, Vaishnave Mahesh, Elsa Hunter, Mas Elysa, Nazatul Hidayah Husna, Ainna Hashim, Nur Dania Syuhada
Match Details:
Date – June 10, 2026
Time – 11:30 AM IST
Venue – Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on ACC YouTube channel.
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