The DP World Asia Cup Rising Stars Women’s 2026 is coming up. It is a T20 cricket tournament run by the Asian Cricket Council, set for 13 to 22 February 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. The tournament lays the path for the young cricket talent a real shot at international competition. Esha Oza will lead the UAE Women’s National Team for the second edition of this tournament.
UAE are in Group A, along with India A, Nepal, and Pakistan A. Their first match is against India A on Friday, 13 February. After that, they face Nepal on Sunday, the 15th, then Pakistan A on the 17th. Semi-finals are set for 20 February, and the final falls on Sunday, the 22nd. The team has a mixture of experienced performers and exciting young talent, looking to make an impact on the big stage.
The UAE squad headed out for Bangkok on Wednesday. It is a 15-player group, including batters like Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Siya Gokhale, and Keziah Miriam Sabin. These players bring real depth and the ability to put up runs. This squad is a mix of youth and raw potential, exactly what one want for a tournament. This is all about giving players a shot at bigger stages down the road. Group stage matches decide who makes it to the semis, so there’s plenty to play for in DP World Asia Cup Rising Stars Women’s 2026.
UAE Women’s squad: Esha Oza (captain), Al Maseera Jahangir, Archara Supriya, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Janani Thirukkumaran, Keziah Sabin, Rinitha Rajith, Rithika Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Siya Gokhale, Sashikala Silva, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish (wicketkeeper) and Vaishnave Mahesh.
