The International Cricket Council has announced the complete schedule for the Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026, scheduled from November 12 to 25 in Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
The tournament will feature ten teams, expanding from eight participants in the inaugural 2025 edition.
Five Associate Nations to Compete
Scotland, Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Thailand and hosts UAE will represent Associate Nations.
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Ireland and Zimbabwe complete the ten-team lineup.
Group A features Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland, Papua New Guinea and UAE.
Group B includes Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Netherlands and Zimbabwe.
The competition begins on November 12, with Sri Lanka facing Ireland and Papua New Guinea meeting Scotland in the opening morning fixtures.
Pakistan will face Bangladesh later that day.
The top three teams from each group will progress to the Super Six stage.
The tournament concludes with the final on November 25 at Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground in Ajman.
Thailand enter the competition as defending champions.
