The afternoon clash at the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 brings us high stakes encounter between two of the continent’s powerhouses, as the “A” sides of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka face off. This isn’t just a match between emerging players; it’s a battle of depth. Both nations have seen their senior teams trade blows in major ICC events recently—most notably that heartbreaking finish in the 2025 World Cup—and that competitive fire naturally trickles down to these rising stars. These are players on the cusp of senior selection, and they’ll be playing with the intensity of a cup final.
Squads:
Bangladesh A Women’s Cricket Team
Sumaiya Akter, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Taj Nehar, Jannatul Ferdus, Sadia Akter, Sarmin Sultana, Ishma Tanjim, Shorifa Khatun, Shamima Sultana, Fahima Khatun, Lata Mondal, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Fariha Trisna, Farjana Easmin, Fatema Jahan Sonia
Sri Lanka A Women’s Cricket Team
Anushka Sanjeevani (C), Sachini Nisansala, Malsha Shehani, Ishani Hansima, Rashmi Silva, Sanjana De Silva, Nethmi Senarathna, Ama Kanchana, Vitini Chandima, Chethana Vimukthi, Mithali Bandara, Sathya Sandeepani, Shashini Wijayarathna, Shayani Shashikala, Yasanthi Herath
Players to watch out:
Fahima Khatun
Fahima is currently leading the Bangladesh A squad as captain in this tournament, bringing a wealth of senior international experience to the side. A seasoned leg-spinner, she famously became the first Bangladeshi to take a T20I hat-trick and recently dominated with a 5/21 haul against Thailand in 2025. Her role is pivotal in navigating the slow Thai tracks, where her ability to strike in the middle overs and provide steady lower order runs makes her the team’s most vital asset.
Shorifa Khatun
Shorifa has quickly established herself as a versatile all-rounder since her debut against Pakistan in late 2023. She is known for her effective off-break bowling and has already delivered some standout performances, including a career-best 28 against India just last year. In this Rising Stars campaign, her ability to maintain a tight economy rate and chip in with crucial boundaries under pressure will be key to Bangladesh A’s success in the group stages.
Anushka Sanjeevani
As the captain and most experienced figure in the squad, Anushka is the tactical brain behind Sri Lanka A’s campaign. She is a wicketkeeper-batter and brings much-needed composure to the top order, recently playing a vital role in Sri Lanka’s senior Asia Cup triumph. Her ability to sharp shoot stumpings and anchor the innings under pressure will be the foundation upon which the younger Rising Stars build their confidence during the group stages.
Ama Kanchana
Ama is a high-impact all-rounder whose right-arm fast-medium bowling and lower-order batting make her a constant threat. Over her career, she has appeared in 52 T20Is, claiming 16 wickets with a career-best of 3/22. She’s currently in reliable form, having recently delivered a tight spell of 1/5 against Malaysia. With 274 runs in the T20I format and significant experience from multiple World Cups, her ability to finish innings and provide crucial breakthroughs is a major asset for Sri Lanka A.
Pitch:
The Terdthai Cricket Ground features a balanced turf wicket that offers consistent bounce early on but tends to slow down and grip as the game progresses, favoring spinners.
Weather:
The forecast for Bangkok on match day is mostly sunny with high humidity of 55% and light winds from the south, promising a complete game of cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Anushka Sanjeevani, Rashmi Silva, Sanjana De Silva, Chethana Vimukthi, Yasanthi Herath, Sumaiya Akter, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sadia Akter, Shorifa Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Farjana Easmin
Match Details:
Date – February 14, 2026
Time – 12:30 PM IST
Venue – Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on Sony Liv and telecasted on Sony Sports.
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