In the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe square off in Group B at the Seven Districts Sports Club, with both teams eager to build momentum early in the tournament. Bangladesh enter a fresh chapter under new captain Nahida Akter, who recently took over the leadership role from Nigar Sultana Joty, though Sultana remains a vital presence in the middle order alongside Sobhana Mostary and Sharmin Akter Supta. Zimbabwe, led by all-rounder Josephine Nkomo, arrive looking to snap a difficult run of T20I results after tough tours against India and the West Indies. Experienced names like Chipo Mugeri, Modester Mupachikwa, and Kelis Ndhlovu give Zimbabwe a solid spine as they test themselves against another Full Member side.
Squads:
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team
Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter, Shorna Akter, Jannatul Ferdus Sumona, Rabeya Khan, Ritu Moni, Sobhana Mostary, Dilara Akter, Fahima Khatun, Juairiya Ferdous, Sharmin Akter, Disha Biswas, Shanjida Akther, Shathi Rani
Zimbabwe Women’s Cricket Team
Josephine Nkomo (C), Nomvelo Sibanda, Chipo Mugeri, Modester Mupachikwa, Nyasha Gwanzura, Loryn Phiri, Chiyedza Dhururu, Christina Mutasa, Kelis Ndhlovu, Beloved Biza, Sharne Mayers, Olinder Chare, Michelle Mavunga, Tendai Makusha
Players to watch out:
Nahida Akter
Nahida Akter has been a relentless wicket-taking force for Bangladesh, featuring in 113 T20Is and delivering 112 bowling innings. She has captured 132 wickets at an average of 17.38 and an economy of 5.92, with her best spell reading 5 for 8. Her knack for dismantling partnerships is reflected in two four-wicket hauls and two five-wicket hauls, proving her immense value in tight matches.
Dilara Akter
Dilara Akter provides youthful energy to Bangladesh’s batting order, having played 47 T20Is and batted in all 47 innings to score 752 runs. She holds a top score of 51 with a healthy strike rate of 111.07, hitting a half-century, 102 fours, and 12 sixes. She also shares wicketkeeping responsibilities, contributing 14 catches and 9 stumpings.
Beloved Biza
Beloved Biza has shown great all-round utility for her team, turning out in 39 T20Is and playing 36 innings with the bat to score 560 runs with a highest score of 49 not out. With the ball, she has proven equally effective, picking up 28 wickets across 29 bowling innings at an average of 20.67 and an economy rate of 7.23, backed by a best performance of 3 for 9. She has also chipped in with 9 catches in the field.
Chiedza Dhururu
Chiedza Dhururu anchors the responsibilities behind the stumps and down the order, featuring in 59 T20Is and taking guard in 45 innings to score 488 runs. She recorded a career-best unbeaten 67 along with a fifty and 47 fours, keeping the scoreboard moving efficiently. Defensively, she has been exceptional with 23 catches and 4 stumpings to her name.
Pitch:
This ground features a flatter, true-bouncing track that favors stroke-makers, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat. Spinners find less sharp turn here, making hard-length bowling and disciplined death overs essential for containing runs.
Weather:
The conditions will be sunny during the day and clear at night, with a high of 29°C and a low of 21°C. Expect 44% humidity, a 13 mph wind from the west, and a 0% chance of daytime rain (5% at night).
Fantasy Playing XI:
Nigar Sultana Joty, Nahida Akter, Shorna Akter, Jannatul Ferdus Sumona, Rabeya Khan, Ritu Moni, Josephine Nkomo, Nomvelo Sibanda, Chipo Mugeri, Modester Mupachikwa, Nyasha Gwanzura
Match Details:
Date – November 13, 2026
Time – 2:45 PM IST
Venue – Seven Districts Sports Club, Ajman
Broadcast – The match will be live-streamed on FanCode App & Website and ICC.tv.