In the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026, this match 12 is effectively a quarter-final for Group B. Both Thailand and Sri Lanka A have one win and one loss each, placing them second and third respectively. Thanks to a superior Net Run Rate (NRR) following their dominant win over Malaysia, Sri Lanka A currently holds the edge in the table. However, since Bangladesh A has already qualified, the winner of this specific clash will claim the second semi-final spot from the group. For the hosts, Thailand, the math is simple: win in front of the home crowd at Terdthai Cricket Ground, and they move on. For Sri Lanka A, even a narrow win or potentially a very close loss (depending on the NRR swing) could see them through.
Expect a battle of nerves and local knowledge. Thailand showed they can compete with the big teams by pushing Bangladesh A to the very last over, largely thanks to Thipatcha Putthawong’s incredible spell and Nannapat Koncharoenkai’s steady batting. They’ll be leaning heavily on that home-field advantage. Sri Lanka A, meanwhile, looked much sharper in their second game; players like Hansima Karunaratne and Sachini Nisansala are starting to find their rhythm. The key will be how the Sri Lankan batters handle the Thai spinners on a pitch that has been getting slower as the tournament progresses.
Squads:
Thailand Women’s Cricket Team
Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Nannaphat Chaihan, Naruemol Chaiwai, Natthakan Chantham, Rosenan Kanoh, Chanida Sutthiruang, Nattaya Boochatham, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Suwanan Khiaoto, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Phannita Maya, Suleeporn Laomi, Thipatcha Putthawong
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
Where to Watch Thailand Women vs Sri Lanka A Women
Date – February 18, 2026
Time – 12:30 PM 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:
Sri Lanka A Women
Feb 14 (Sat): vs Bangladesh A Women – Bangkok, Terdthai Cricket Ground – Lost by 4 runs
Feb 16 (Mon): vs Malaysia Women – Bangkok, Terdthai Cricket Ground – Won by 106 runs
Feb 18 (Wed): vs Thailand Women – Bangkok, Terdthai Cricket Ground – 12:30 PM IST
Thailand Women
Feb 14 (Sat): vs Malaysia Women – Bangkok, Terdthai Cricket Ground – Won By 99 runs
Feb 16 (Mon): vs Bangladesh A Women – Bangkok – Lost by 3 wickets
Feb 18 (Wed): vs Sri Lanka A Women – Bangkok – 12:30 PM IST
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