The second ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2026 semi-final features another battle of undefeated titans who have swept aside everything in their path. The United Arab Emirates Women topped Group B with an astronomical Net Run Rate (NRR), showcasing terrifying batting depth before clinical displays by captain Esha Oza and opener Theertha Satish guided them past Malaysia in the quarterfinals. Hong Kong Women have mirrored that dominance in Group D, playing an incredibly sharp brand of cricket. They secured their semi-final berth with a convincing 41-run win over a resilient Japan side, proving their bowling unit can defend totals against disciplined opposition.
Squads:
Hong Kong Women’s Cricket Team
Shanzeen Shahzad, Natasha Miles, Mariko Hill, Kary Chan, Maryam Bibi, Joyleen Kaur, Vanessa So, Karen Poon, Alishba Kanwal, Fatima Amir, Storm Parker
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:
Yasmin Daswani
Yasmin Daswani has been the definition of a rock at the crease for Hong Kong, frustrating bowlers by simply refusing to give her wicket away. In her 4 innings, she remained unbeaten every single time, piling up 216 runs without being dismissed once in the tournament. She hit a highest score of 84 not out, notched up two half-centuries, and struck 23 boundaries at a brisk strike rate of 116.75.
Maryam Bibi
Maryam Bibi has led Hong Kong’s bowling charge with immense skill, serving as a frontline weapon throughout the tournament. In her 4 matches, she picked up 10 wickets across just 10.2 overs, showing remarkable efficiency with a strike rate of 6.20. She has been very tough to score against, conceding just over 4 runs an over while recording an impressive best of 3/8.
Esha Oza
Esha Oza has been setting the tournament on fire by showcasing her elite all-round capabilities for the UAE. As a batter, she smashed 209 runs in 5 innings at a staggering average of 104.50 and an explosive strike rate of 151.44, clear evidence of her ability to dominate. If that wasn’t enough, she also wrecked batting lineups with the ball, picking up 10 wickets in 14.1 overs at a brilliant economy of 3.45.
Heena Hotchandani
Heena Hotchandani has provided crucial control and teeth to the UAE bowling department with her smart variations. She has featured in 5 matches and bowled 13.3 overs, picking up 8 wickets along the way. She has done an excellent job of building pressure by keeping her economy down to a stingy 3.11, while boasting a best bowling performance 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 daytime scattered thunderstorms with a high temperature of 32°C and 55% chance of rain. The night will clear up to partly cloudy conditions, dipping to a low temperature of 25°C with a 20% chance of precipitation.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Mariko Hill, Kary Chan, Maryam Bibi, Fatima Amir, Storm Parker, Esha Oza, Michelle Botha, Theertha Satish, Heena Hotchandani, Suraksha Kotte, Vaishnave Mahesh
Match Details:
Date – June 12, 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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