Defending champions India A Women kick off their Women’s Asia Cup Rising Star 2026 campaign today, Friday, February 13, against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Women. The match is being held at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok, with India A looking to continue the dominance they established in the inaugural 2023 edition.
Match Details: Time and Venue
- Date: Friday, February 13, 2026
- Time: 12:30 PM IST (2:00 PM local time)
- Venue: Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok, Thailand
- Live Update: In the ongoing match, India A won the toss and elected to bat first. They posted a total of 130/9 in their 20 overs, anchored by a resilient 47 (45) from Anushka Sharma. UAE’s Samaira Dharnidharka was the standout bowler with 3/40.
Squads and Playing XIs
| India A Women | UAE Women |
| Radha Yadav (c) | Esha Oza (c) |
| Humairaa Kaazi | Theertha Satish (wk) |
| Vrinda Dinesh | Samaira Dharnidharka |
| Tejal Hasabnis | Rinitha Rajith |
| Anushka Sharma | Heena Hotchandani |
| Mamatha Madiwala (wk) | Keziah Miriam Sabin |
| Tanuja Kanwar | Al Maseera Jahangir |
| Prema Rawat | Vaishnave Mahesh |
| Minnu Mani | Indhuja Nandakumar |
| Saima Thakor | Athige Silva |
| Nandni Sharma | Suraksha Kotte |
Players to Watch
- Anushka Sharma (India A): Proved her worth in the first innings, single-handedly lifting India A from a precarious 9/2 to a competitive 130.
- Samaira Dharnidharka (UAE): The pace spearhead rocked India A early, claiming three wickets in her opening spell to put the defending champions under immediate pressure.
- Radha Yadav (India A): As captain and a world-class spinner, her role in the second innings will be critical on a slowing Bangkok track.
- Esha Oza (UAE): The captain’s explosive batting at the top will be the key to UAE’s chase of 131.
Pitch and Weather Report
- Pitch: The Terdthai surface showed early signs of being “tacky” and slowing down quickly. While 130 is lower than India A would have liked, historical data suggests it is a very competitive score as the ball begins to grip and turn in the second innings.
- Weather: Warm and humid conditions prevail in Bangkok, with temperatures around 33°C and 57% humidity. There is a minimal (20%) chance of rain, though light winds are helping the players cope with the heat.
Live Streaming and Telecast
- In India: Fans can watch the live telecast on Sony Sports Network and stream the matches on the SonyLIV app.
- Global: Updates and streaming are also available on the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) official social media channels and YouTube.
