The 2025 ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy marks an exciting new chapter in global women’s cricket, as eight ambitious Associate teams gather in Thailand from 18 to 30 November for the tournament’s inaugural edition.

Designed to showcase the fast-rising cricketing nations beyond the established elite, the competition will bring together the top women’s Associate members, featuring the five sides with ODI status in Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Thailand, and United Arab Emirates, joined by three high-performing teams from the ICC Women’s T20I rankings as of 1 May 2025: Namibia, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Staged in the heart of Southeast Asia, the tournament not only offers competitive international exposure but also signifies a crucial step in strengthening the developmental pathway between emerging and full-member women’s cricket.
With youthful squads, expanding infrastructures, and growing regional rivalries, the Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy promises to blend aspiration with opportunity, creating a platform where the next generation of players can leave an indelible mark on the international stage.
Squads:
Netherlands
Babette de Leede (C), Merel Dekeling, Sterre Kalis, Sanya Khurana, Hannah Landheer, Caroline de Lange, Lara Leemhuis, Phebe Molkenboer, Frederique Overdijk, Robine Rijke, Silver Siegers, Myrthe van den Raad, Isabel van der Woning, Iris Zwilling
Papua New Guinea
Brenda Tau (C), Hollan Doriga, Dika Lohia, Konio Oala, Erani Pokana, Miria Raio, Lakshmi Rajadurai, Pauke Siaka, Hane Tau, Henao Thomas, Geua Tom, Mairi Tom, Isabel Toua, Naoani Vare
Scotland
Sarah Bryce (C, WK) Chloe Abel, Olivia Bell, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Katherine Fraser, Ailsa Lister (WK), Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Mollie Parker, Hannah Rainey, Niamh Robertson-Jack, Rachel Slater, Ellen Watson
Thailand
Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Nannaphat Chaihan, Naruemol Chaiwai, Natthakan Chantham, Rosenanee Kanoh, Chanida Sutthiruang, Nattaya Boochatham, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Suwanan Khiaoto, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Phannita Maya, Suleeporn Laomi, Thipatcha Putthawong
United Arab Emirates
Esha Oza (C), Michelle Botha, Samaira Dharnidharka, Udeni Dona, Siya Gokhale, Heena Hotchandani, Al Maseera Jahangir, Lavanya Keny, Suraksha Kotte, Vaishnave Mahesh, Indhuja Nandakumar, Rinitha Rajith, Theertha Satish (WK), Athige Silva
Namibia
Sune Wittmann (C), Naomi Benjamin, Jurriene Diergaardt, Merczerly Gorases, Kayleen Green, Victoria Hamunyela, Eveleen Kejarukua, Yasmeen Khan (WK), Bianca Manuel, Mekelaye Mwatile, Wilka Mwatile, Sylvia Shihepo, Leigh-Marie Visser, and Edelle Van Zyl
Tanzania
Neema Pius (C), Saum Borakambi, Saumu Hussein (WK), Sophia Jerome, Perice Kamunya, Fatuma Kibasu, Jenifer Kimaro, Sheila Kizito, Nasra Mohamedi, Shufaa Mohamedi (WK), Saum Mtae, Hudaa Omary, Nasra Saidi, Mwanamvua Ushanga
Uganda
Janet Mbabazi, Esther Iloku, Kevin Awino, Ritah Musamali, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Stephanie Nampiina, Proscovia Alako, Malisa Ariokot, Consy Aweko, Sarah Aketeng, Kevin Amuge, Irene Mutonyi, Naume Amongin, Teddy Oyella
Schedule:
| DATE | MATCHES | TIME (LOCAL) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | Thailand Women vs Netherlands Women | 9:30 AM |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Papua New Guinea Women vs United Arab Emirates Women | 9:30 AM |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Namibia Women vs Tanzania Women | 1:30 PM |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Scotland Women vs Uganda Women | 1:30 PM |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Netherlands Women vs United Arab Emirates Women | 9:30 AM |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Thailand Women vs Papua New Guinea Women | 9:30 AM |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Namibia Women vs Uganda Women | 1:30 PM |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Scotland Women vs Tanzania Women | 1:30 PM |
| 23 Nov 2025 | Netherlands Women vs Tanzania Women | 9:30 AM |
| 23 Nov 2025 | Uganda Women vs Tanzania Women | 9:30 AM |
| 23 Nov 2025 | Scotland Women vs United Arab Emirates Women | 1:30 PM |
| 23 Nov 2025 | Thailand Women vs Namibia Women | 1:30 PM |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Thailand Women vs Tanzania Women | 9:30 AM |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Uganda Women vs United Arab Emirates Women | 9:30 AM |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Namibia Women vs Scotland Women | 1:30 PM |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Netherlands Women vs Papua New Guinea Women | 1:30 PM |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Tanzania Women vs United Arab Emirates Women | 9:30 AM |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Thailand Women vs Uganda Women | 9:30 AM |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Namibia Women vs Netherlands Women | 1:30 PM |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Papua New Guinea Women vs Scotland Women | 1:30 PM |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Thailand Women vs United Arab Emirates Women | 9:30 AM |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Tanzania Women vs Uganda Women | 9:30 AM |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Namibia Women vs Papua New Guinea Women | 1:30 PM |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Netherlands Women vs Scotland Women | 1:30 PM |
| 30 Nov 2025 | Netherlands Women vs Uganda Women | 9:30 AM |
| 30 Nov 2025 | Namibia Women vs United Arab Emirates Women | 9:30 AM |
| 30 Nov 2025 | Thailand Women vs Scotland Women | 1:30 PM |
| 30 Nov 2025 | Papua New Guinea Women vs Tanzania Women | 1:30 PM |
Streaming and Broadcasting Details:
The tournament will be streamed live on the Fancode App and Website.

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