Cricket Hong Kong and the Asian Cricket Council announced the inaugural edition of the ACC Emerging Women’s Asia Cup. The tournament will be hosted by Hong Kong at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground from the 10th to the 21st of June, 2023.
The eight teams at the event are five full-member teams that include India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Three associate nations will also take part – Thailand, Malaysia, and hosts Hong Kong. The five full member nations will be pitching their U-23 or A teams in the competition.
The format of play is such that, the eight teams have been divided into Group A and B. Post the league games, the top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.
Group A: India A, Pakistan A, Thailand A, Hong Kong
Group B: Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Malaysia, UAE
Asian Cricket Council President Jay Shah, on the tournament, had the following to say, “Asian Cricket Council’s vision for cricket in the region includes creating equal opportunities for women to showcase their talent and take the sport to new heights. The Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 in Hong Kong is a great platform for young women cricketers to compete and grow, and we are committed to developing women’s cricket in Asia to ensure a bright future for the sport.”
Women’s Emerging Asia Cup starts on 12 June in Hong Kong.
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Cricket Hong Kong Chairperson, Burji Shroff, on the same, said, “We are delighted and honoured to be selected by the Asian Cricket Council to host the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup. It is an incredible event that will not only showcase one of the best teams in women’s cricket in Asia but will also provide a platform for the development of women’s cricket across the region. It will provide a great playing opportunity and exposure to our team who will take on India A, Pakistan A, and Thailand A in group matches.”
Schedule: ACC Emerging Women’s Asia Cup 2023
| DATE | 9 AM | 2 PM |
| 12th June | Sri Lanka A v/s UAE | Bangladesh A v/s Malaysia |
| 13th June | Pakistan A v/s Thailand A | Hong Kong v/s India A |
| 14th June | Sri Lanka A v/s Bangladesh A | UAE V/S Malaysia |
| 15th June | Hong Kong v/s Pakistan A | India A v/s Thailand A |
| 16th June | Bangladesh A v/s UAE | Sri Lanka A v/s Malaysia |
| 17th June | Hong Kong v/s Thailand A | India A v/s Pakistan A |
| 19th June | Semi Final 1 | Semi Final 2 |
| 21st June | Exhibition Game | Final |