UAE Women will meet Scotland Women in the 11th match of Group A in the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The match is scheduled to take place at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground in Ajman and will begin at 2:45 PM IST. UAE Women have played one match so far and are yet to register a win in the tournament. Scotland Women have played two matches, winning one and losing one, and currently have two points in Group A. Both teams will now be looking to put in a strong performance in their next outing.
The two sides have also had a similar run in their last five matches, with both recording only one win during that period. UAE Women will be hoping to make the most of their conditions and produce a better result in this game. Scotland Women, on the other hand, will look to carry their experience into the contest and add another positive result to their campaign. With both teams having players who can contribute in different departments, the match could depend on who handles the conditions better on the day.
Squads:
United Arab Emirates Women’s Cricket Team
Al Maseera Jahangir, Archara Supriya, Samaira Dharnidharka, Heena Hotchandani, Suraksha Kotte, Mehul Kulkarni, Mehak Thakur, Indhuja Nandakumar, Esha Oza, Rinitha Rajith, Athige Silva, Theertha Satish, Janani Thirukkumaran, Uttara Iyer
Scotland Women’s Cricket Team
Kathryn Bryce (C), Chloe Abel, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Gabriella Fontenla, Katherine Fraser, Kirstie Gordon, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Hannah Rainey, Nayma Sheikh, Pippa Sproul, Isabella Watson
Players to watch out:
Esha Oza
Esha Oza has been among the leading performers for UAE Women and will be one of the key players to watch in this match. She has scored 363 runs in 10 matches at an average of 51.86, while her strike rate stands at 120.19. Oza has also made an impact with the ball, taking 12 wickets in nine matches. She has an economy rate of 5.36 and a bowling strike rate of 15.58. Her contribution in both departments makes her an important player for UAE Women going into the Scotland contest.
Heena Hotchandani
Heena Hotchandani has been another useful performer for UAE Women with the ball. She has taken nine wickets in nine matches and has kept her economy rate at 4.41. Her bowling strike rate is 19.33, showing her ability to pick up wickets while also keeping the opposition’s scoring under control. UAE Women will need their bowlers to stay accurate against Scotland’s batting line-up. Hotchandani could play an important role if she can build pressure and find wickets at the right time.
Kathryn Bryce
Kathryn Bryce will be one of Scotland Women’s main players to watch, especially after her recent numbers with the ball. She has picked up 14 wickets in 10 matches at an economy rate of 6.89 and a bowling strike rate of 14.85. Her ability to take wickets regularly gives Scotland an important option during different stages of the innings. Bryce will also bring her experience into this Group A match. Scotland will hope she can continue her recent bowling form and make things difficult for the UAE batters.
Sarah Bryce
Sarah Bryce has been a consistent run-scorer for Scotland Women and will be another important name in this contest. She has scored 259 runs in 10 matches at an average of 43.17, with a strike rate of 124.51. These numbers show her ability to score runs consistently while also maintaining a good scoring rate in T20 cricket. Scotland will want her to give the team a steady start and make full use of her time at the crease. A strong innings from Bryce could give Scotland a good base to build on.
Pitch:
The Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground in Ajman has a well-rolled and balanced clay surface, with true bounce generally helping batters. Fast bowlers can get some seam movement and carry from the new ball, which could make the early overs important. As the pitch dries and wears, spinners can get more grip, turn and variable bounce. The surface is therefore expected to offer different kinds of assistance as the match moves forward.
Weather:
Ajman is expected to remain sunny and clear with a high of 30°C and a low of 20°C. The temperature around the start is expected to be close to 30°C with bright sunshine. There is no rain expected during the match, with a 0% chance of precipitation. The teams should therefore have warm, dry and clear conditions for the contest.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Sarah Bryce, Theertha Satish, Esha Oza, Uttara Iyer, Darcey Carter, Kathryn Bryce, Heena Hotchandani, Katherine Fraser, Suraksha Kotte, Kirstie Gordon, Abtaha Maqsood
Match Details:
Date – November 15, 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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