In the fifth match of Group A of the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars, Nepal Women are set to face United Arab Emirates Women at the Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok, on February 15. With both teams aiming to strengthen their position in the group stage, this clash could prove crucial in shaping the standings.
Both teams are coming into this match with very different emotions. Nepal will be feeling the pressure after starting their campaign with a loss and will be desperate to put in a much stronger performance. UAE, meanwhile, will step onto the field with confidence after pulling off an impressive win in their opener.
Nepal fell short by 30 runs against Pakistan A Women in their first game. Chasing 137, they never quite found the rhythm they needed and eventually finished on 107 for 6 in 20 overs. On the other hand, UAE looked calm and composed against India A Women, chasing down 131 in 19.2 overs.
Nepal Women will take confidence from their strong head-to-head record against UAE, having dominated previous meetings. UAE Women, however, will be determined to turn the tables and deliver a statement performance on the big stage.
Head-to-Head: Nepal Women vs United Arab Emirates Women
- Total Matches – 6
- Nepal Women Wins – 4
- United Arab Emirates Women Wins – 1
- No Result – 1
Squads:
Nepal Women’s Cricket Team
Puja Mahato (C), Suman Bista, Rubina Chhetry, Kabita Joshi, Anu Kadayat, Seemana KC, Samjhana Khadka, Kabita Kunwar, Sita Rana Magar, Rubi Poddar (WK), Bindu Rawal, Riya Sharma, Kajal Shrestha (WK), Roma Thapa, Manisha Upadhaya
United Arab Emirates Women’s Cricket Team
Esha Oza (C), Samaira Dharnidharka, Udeni Dona, Siya Gokhale, Heena Hotchandhani, Al Maseera Jahangir, Lavanya Keny, Suraksha Kotte, Vaishnave Mahesh, Keziah Miriam Sabin, Indhuja Nandakumar, Rinitha Rajith, Theertha Satish (WK), Athige Silva, Archara Supriya
Where to Watch Nepal Women vs United Arab Emirates Women
Date – February 15, 2026
Time – 8:00 AM IST
Venue – Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok
Broadcast & Live Streaming:
The Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 will be broadcast LIVE on the Sony Sports Network, with live streaming available on the SonyLIV App.
Fixtures:
Nepal Women
Feb 13 (Fri): vs Pakistan A Women – Bangkok – Lost by 30 Runs
Feb 15 (Sun): vs United Arab Emirates Women – Bangkok – 8:00 AM IST
Feb 17 (Tue): vs India A Women – Bangkok – 8:00 AM IST
United Arab Emirates Women
Feb 13 (Fri): vs India A Women – Bangkok – Won by 7 Wickets
Feb 15 (Sun): vs Nepal Women – Bangkok – 8:00 AM IST
Feb 17 (Tue): vs Pakistan A Women – Bangkok – 12:30 PM IST
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