The fourth match of the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 will bring Netherlands Women and Thailand Women face to face in Group B at the Seven Districts Sports Club, Ajman, on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The game is scheduled to start at 2:45 PM IST and will be the first tournament outing for both sides. Netherlands will enter the contest looking for a change in their recent results, while Thailand will hope to begin their campaign on a positive note. With both teams starting from zero points, a strong performance in this opening game will be important for their early position in the group.
The two teams have had contrasting results in their last five matches. Netherlands Women have gone through a difficult run, losing all five of their previous games, while Thailand Women have managed two wins along with three defeats during the same period. Their most recent meeting took place on January 26, 2026, when Netherlands Women came out on top by 17 runs. Thailand had won the meeting before that, beating Netherlands by 23 runs on November 20, 2025. Both sides will now have a fresh opportunity to begin this tournament strongly and move forward with confidence.
Squads:
Netherlands Women’s Cricket Team
Babette de Leede (C), Caroline de Lange, Sterre Kalis, Sanya Khurana, Hannah Landheer, Rosalie Ann Lawrence, Phebe Molkenboer, Frederique Overdijk, Robine Rijke, Heather Siegers, Silver Siegers, Myrthe van den Raad, Carlijn van Koolwijk, Iris Zwilling
Thailand Women’s Cricket Team
Naruemol Chaiwai (C), Thipatcha Putthawong (VC), Nannaphat Chaihan, Natthakan Chantham, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Naomi Hamilton, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Suleeporn Laomi, Phannita Maya, Sarnsiree Plant, Chanida Sutthiruang, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi
Players to watch out:
Babette de Leede
Babette de Leede has been one of the notable batting options for Netherlands Women in their recent matches. She has scored 253 runs in 10 matches at an average of 28.11 and a strike rate of 110.96. Her numbers show that she has been able to make useful contributions with the bat and can provide stability to the Netherlands innings. With the team coming into this match after five straight defeats, her role at the top will be important. Netherlands will want her to make a strong start and give the batting order a solid platform.
Heather Siegers
Heather Siegers brings value to the Netherlands side with both bat and ball. She has made 191 runs in 9 matches, averaging 21.22, with a strike rate of 131.72. She has also picked up 9 wickets in those 9 matches, with an economy rate of 8.12 and a bowling strike rate of 19.22. Her ability to contribute in both departments makes her an important player for the team. If she can make an impact with either her batting or bowling, she could play a useful role in the contest.
Nannapat Koncharoenkai
Nannapat Koncharoenkai has been in strong batting form for Thailand Women and stands out with 344 runs from 10 matches. She has an average of 49.14 and a strike rate of 99.42, giving her a strong record compared with the other batting options in the match. Her consistency has allowed her to make valuable contributions across her recent games. Thailand will look towards her to handle the Netherlands bowling attack and build an important innings. A good performance from her could give Thailand the base they need in their first match of the tournament.
Phannita Maya
Phannita Maya is another batting option to watch from the Thailand side. She has scored 152 runs in 10 matches, with an average of 15.2 and a strike rate of 87.35. While her numbers are not as strong as some of the other players in the Thailand squad, she will still have a chance to make a difference in this contest. With the tournament beginning with this game, a useful contribution from her can add depth to Thailand’s batting effort. She will be looking to make the most of her opportunity against the Netherlands.
Pitch:
The Seven Districts Sports Club in Ajman has a balanced surface that can give batters a slight advantage while still keeping both pace and spin in the game. Fast bowlers can find some seam movement and extra bounce early if they hit the deck, while cutters and slower deliveries can become useful as the innings progresses. Spinners may also get more grip and turn when the surface starts to slow, especially during the middle overs and in the second innings.
Weather:
Ajman is expected to have mostly cloudy to overcast conditions during the match, with the temperature around 28°C and a feel-like temperature of about 29°C. The temperature may rise to around 29°C to 31°C during the afternoon before falling to around 24°C to 26°C later at night and in the early morning. Overall, the weather is expected to remain cloudy, warm and suitable for the game.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Babette de Leede, Heather Siegers, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Phannita Maya, Naruemol Chaiwai, Thipatcha Putthawong, Iris Zwilling, Suleeporn Laomi, Silver Siegers, Natthakan Chantham, Onnicha Kamchomphu
Match Details:
Date – November 12, 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.
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