PAK A-W take on NEP-W in the opening match of Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026
Nepal Women will bowl first
Match to be played at the Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok
Nepal women kick-start the ACC Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 tournament with the opening match against Pakistan A, at the Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok. Catch PAKWA vs NEPW live.
Organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the tournament is designed to bridge the gap between domestic circuits and the senior international arena, giving emerging talent crucial exposure at a competitive level.
This year’s competition brings together eight teams, combining four ‘A’ squads from the continent’s major cricketing nations, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, with four senior national sides from Nepal, the UAE, Malaysia, and Thailand.
All 15 matches will be played at the Terdthai Cricket Ground, a venue known for balanced pitches and conducive conditions for exciting T20 cricket.
Nepal Women Vs Pakistan A Women, ACC Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026: Toss Update
Nepal Women have won the toss and have opted to field.
Nepal Women Vs Pakistan A Women, ACC Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026: Playing XIs
PAK A-W: Shawaal Zulfiqar, Yusra Amir (wk), Huraina Sajjad, Gull Rukh, Hafsa Khalid (c), Eman Naseer, Noreen Yaqoob, Waheeda Akhtar, Anoosha Nasir, Momina Riasat, Syeda Masooma Jaffri.
NEP-W: Samjhana Khadka, Sita Magar, Kabita Joshi, Puja Mahato (c), Kabita Kunwar, Rubi Poddar (wk), Rubina Chhetry, Riya Sharma, Bindu Rawal, Manisha Upadhayay, Roma Thapa.
Nepal Women Vs Pakistan A Women, ACC Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026: Live Streaming
Fans can catch live coverage of the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 through the Sony LIV app and website. In India, the tournament will also be broadcast on Sony Sports Ten 1, Ten 1 HD, Ten 3, Ten 3 HD, Ten 4 Tamil, and Ten 4 Telugu.
Nepal Women Vs Pakistan A Women, ACC Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026: Squads
Nepal: Puja Mahato (captain), Bindu Rawal, Samjhana Khadka, Sita Rana Magar, Roma Thapa, Kabita Joshi, Kabita Kunwar, Suman Bista, Seemana KC, Rubi Poddar (wk), Kajal Shrestha (wk), Anu Kadayat, Manisha Upadhayay, Riya Sharma, Rubina Chhetri.
Pakistan A: Hafsa Khalid (captain), Shawaal Zulfiqar, Eman Naseer, Komal Khan (wk), Lubna Behram, Yusra Amir (wk), Neha Sharmin Nadeem, Anosha Nasir, Huraina Sajjad, Umm-e-Hani, Gull Rukh, Momina Riasat, Noreen Yaqoob, Waheeda Akhtar, Omaima Sohail.
