The ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 will move into its second match with Papua New Guinea Women taking on Scotland Women in Group A at the Seven Districts Sports Club, Ajman, on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The match is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM IST and will be the second game of the tournament. Both teams will be entering their first match of the competition and will be looking to start with a win. With points up for grabs from the beginning, PNG Women and Scotland Women will have an important opportunity to set the tone for their campaign.
PNG Women have had a mixed run in their last five matches, winning two and losing three. Scotland Women, on the other hand, have recorded one win and four losses in their last five games. The two teams have faced each other five times recently, with Scotland winning the first three meetings before PNG claimed the next two. In their latest meeting on November 26, 2025, PNG Women won by six wickets with one ball remaining, while Scotland had earlier won by 55 runs on November 14, 2025. The two sides will now meet again as they begin their journey in the Emerging Nations Trophy.
Squads:
Papua New Guinea Women’s Cricket Team
Brenda Tau (C), Vicky Buruka, Hollan Doriga, Sibona Jimmy, Kevau Gabe, Dika Lohia, Erani Pokana, Lakshmi Rajadurai, Tanya Ruma, Pauke Siaka, Hane Tau, Henao Thomas, Geua Tom, Naoani Vare
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:
Hollan Doriga
Hollan Doriga will be an important batter for Papua New Guinea as they begin their campaign. She has scored 231 runs in 10 matches, with an average of 23.10 and a strike rate of 107.44. Her recent numbers show that she can add useful runs while keeping the scoring moving. PNG will need contributions from their top-order batters if they want to put pressure on Scotland. Doriga will therefore have an important part to play when PNG begin their innings in Ajman.
Brenda Tau
The responsibility of leading PNG Women will be with Brenda Tau, who is also among the players to watch in this match. She has made 154 runs in 10 matches, averaging 17.11 with a strike rate of 75.12. Along with her batting role, Tau will have to guide the team as captain during their first game of the tournament. Her leadership will be important as PNG look to handle the pressure of starting their campaign well. The team will hope Tau can make a useful contribution while leading from the front.
Darcey Carter
Darcey Carter comes into the match as one of Scotland’s leading recent run-scorers. She has collected 341 runs in 10 matches, with an average of 37.89 and a strike rate of 121.78. Her numbers show that she has been able to score consistently while also maintaining a healthy scoring rate. Carter will give Scotland a reliable option in the batting order and can play a major role in building their innings. PNG’s bowlers will need to find a way to keep her under control when Scotland bat.
Sarah Bryce
Another Scotland batter who could make a difference is Sarah Bryce. She has scored 257 runs in 10 matches, with an average of 42.83 and a strike rate of 131.12. Her average is the highest among the four featured batters, while her strike rate also shows her ability to score quickly. Bryce is also a wicketkeeper-batter, giving her an additional role within the Scotland side. Her presence can be valuable at different stages of the game, and Scotland will hope she can produce another strong batting performance.
Pitch:
The Seven Districts Sports Club, Ajman, is known for offering a fairly balanced contest, although the conditions slightly favour the batters. The surface generally gives consistent bounce, which allows batters to play their shots with confidence, while both pace and spin bowlers can find assistance at different stages. The historic first-innings average is around 158 runs in T20s and 105 runs in T10s.
Weather:
The match will take place in the morning, with 10:30 AM IST being 9:00 AM local UAE time. The temperature around the start of play is expected to be 28°C, with the feels-like temperature around 29°C. The conditions are likely to remain mostly cloudy to overcast, while the chance of rain is expected to be 10% or less.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Hollan Doriga, Brenda Tau, Darcey Carter, Sarah Bryce, Kathryn Bryce, Pauke Siaka, Henao Thomas, Kirstie Gordon, Chloe Abel, Katherine Fraser, Abtaha Maqsood
Match Details:
Date – November 12, 2026
Time – 10:30 AM IST
Venue – Seven Districts Sports Club, Ajman
Broadcast – The match will be live-streamed on FanCode App & Website and ICC.tv.
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