Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 Squads: All Teams Named So Far, Pakistan in Group B
Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 squads for Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland and Netherlands, plus groups, format and Pakistan's games.
Six of the ten teams at the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 have named their squads: Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Ireland and Scotland. Muneeba Ali captains Pakistan, who play in Group B. Papua New Guinea, the UAE, Thailand and Zimbabwe had not named theirs when the ICC published its squad list on 4 November 2026.
The tournament runs from 12 to 25 November in Ajman, UAE, at two grounds. Below is every squad name the ICC has printed, the two groups, the format, and which captain leads each side. Pakistan's first match is against Bangladesh on Thursday 12 November.
Ten teams play in two groups of five
The Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 has ten teams split into two groups of five. Pakistan are in Group B with Bangladesh, Thailand, the Netherlands and Zimbabwe. Group A has Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland, Papua New Guinea and the hosts, the UAE.
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | Pakistan |
| Ireland | Bangladesh |
| Scotland | Thailand |
| Papua New Guinea | Netherlands |
| United Arab Emirates | Zimbabwe |
Thailand are the defending champions. They won the first edition at home in 2025, the ICC said when it released the fixtures.
The format sends six teams to a Super Six
The top three from each group go into a Super Six. The top two from the Super Six play the final. That means Pakistan need to finish in the top three of five in Group B to stay alive after 18 November.
- Group stage, 12 to 18 November. Each team plays the other four in its group once.
- Super Six, 20, 22 and 23 November. The three survivors from each group play the three from the other group.
- Final, 25 November. The top two from the Super Six meet at Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground.
The two grounds are Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground and Seven Districts Sports Club, both in Ajman. Our full schedule in Pakistan time has every match and start time.
Pakistan's squad is led by Muneeba Ali
Pakistan's 14-player squad has Muneeba Ali as captain and Ayesha Zafar as vice-captain. The list printed by the ICC matches the squad the PCB named in October.
| Pakistan player | Note |
|---|---|
| Muneeba Ali | Captain |
| Ayesha Zafar | Vice-captain |
| Eman Naseer | |
| Eyman Fatima | |
| Gull Feroza | |
| Momina Riasat | |
| Nashra Sundhu | |
| Sadaf Shamas | |
| Saira Jabeen | |
| Shawaal Zulfiqar | |
| Tasmia Rubab | |
| Tuba Hassan | |
| Umm-e-Hani | |
| Waheeda Akhtar |
More detail on each player, with domestic form, is on our Pakistan women's squad page.
Group B rivals have named three of four squads
Bangladesh and the Netherlands have named their squads. Thailand and Zimbabwe had not, as of the ICC list dated 4 November. Bangladesh name 15 players, one more than Pakistan.
Bangladesh
Nahida Akter (captain), Sobhana Mostary (vice-captain), Dilara Akter, Sharmin Akter Supta, Shorna Akter, Disha Biswas, Juairiya Ferdous, Jannatul Ferdus Sumona, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Ritu Moni, Sathi Rani, Nigar Sultana Joty, Fariha Islam Trisna.
Pakistan play Bangladesh first, on 12 November, so the group starts with its biggest match on paper.
Netherlands
Babette de Leede (captain), Carlijn van Koolwijk, Caroline de Lange, Frederique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Heather Siegers, Iris Zwilling, Myrthe van den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Rosalie Lawrence, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis.
Thailand and Zimbabwe
Squads not yet announced in the ICC list. We will not guess them.
Group A squads from Sri Lanka, Ireland and Scotland
Three Group A sides have named squads. Sri Lanka have a new captain, Harshitha Samarawickrama. Papua New Guinea and the UAE had not named theirs on 4 November.
Sri Lanka
Harshitha Samarawickrama (captain), Sanjana Kavindi, Imesha Dulani, Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sathya Sandeepani, Rashmika Sewwandi, Sugandika Kumari, Nimesha Meepage, Malki Madara, Chethana Vimukthi.
Ireland
Gaby Lewis (captain), Amy Hunter (vice-captain), Zara Craig, Alana Dalzell, Laura Delany, Georgina Dempsey, Abbi Harrison, Louise Little, Aimee Maguire, Jane Maguire, Lara Maritz, Lara McBride, Kia McCartney, Cara Murray. Orla Prendergast is missing because she is playing in the Women's Big Bash League, the ICC said on 6 November.
Scotland
Kathryn Bryce (captain), Chloe Abel, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Gabriella Fontenla, Katherine Fraser, Kirstie Gordon, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Hannah Rainey, Nayma Sheikh, Pippa Sproul, Isabella Watson.
Scotland and Sri Lanka both name 14 players. If Pakistan reach the Super Six, they will meet the top three from this group.
Pakistan's four group matches start on 12 November
Pakistan open against Bangladesh on Thursday 12 November at 2:15 pm PKT. They then play Thailand on 13 November, the Netherlands on 15 November and Zimbabwe on 16 November.
| Date | Match | Pakistan time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 12 November | Pakistan v Bangladesh | 2:15 pm |
| Friday 13 November | Thailand v Pakistan | 2:15 pm |
| Sunday 15 November | Pakistan v Netherlands | 10:00 am |
| Monday 16 November | Zimbabwe v Pakistan | 10:00 am |
These times come from the ICC fixture list, with one hour added for Pakistan time. The UAE is one hour behind Pakistan. For the rest of the week's cricket, see the Pakistan sports schedule for 9 to 15 November.
Common questions
Who is Pakistan's captain at the Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026?
Muneeba Ali, with Ayesha Zafar as vice-captain.
Which group are Pakistan in?
Group B, with Bangladesh, Thailand, the Netherlands and Zimbabwe.
Where is the tournament being played?
In Ajman, UAE, at Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground and Seven Districts Sports Club.
When is the final?
On 25 November 2026 at Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground.
Which teams have not named squads yet?
Papua New Guinea, the UAE, Thailand and Zimbabwe, as of the ICC list of 4 November.
Who won the first Women's Emerging Nations Trophy?
Thailand, at home in 2025, the ICC says.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
We read the ICC's list of all squads (4 November) and its Ireland squad report (6 November) on 8 November 2026. Pakistan times come from the ICC fixture list recorded on our schedule page.
About the author
Senior Writer, Public Services and Technology
Shahid joined us in 2024 as an author. He is a senior contributor to Pakistan's leading technology websites. He writes detailed articles, mostly covering his expertise in the latest tech, mobiles, apps, gadgets, and step-by-step guides. His ideology is to help people understand the latest trends and explain complex methods through very easy-to-understand guides.
