Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 – Complete Overview

The Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 was held from 13 to 22 February 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. The tournament was organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and played in the T20 format.

This competition provides a platform for emerging women cricketers from Asian nations to showcase their talent.

Tournament Details

• Dates: 13 – 22 February 2026

• Venue: Bangkok, Thailand

• Administrator: Asian Cricket Council (ACC)

• Format: T20

Tournament Result

• Champion: India A (won the title for the second consecutive time)

• Runner-up: Bangladesh A

• Final Match: India A defeated Bangladesh A by 46 runs

India A continued its dominance by winning back-to-back titles and showcasing strong team performance throughout the tournament.

Top Performers

Most Runs

• Esha Oza (UAE) – 200 runs

Most Wickets

• Fahima Khatun (Bangladesh A) – 10 wickets

• Radha Yadav (India A) – 10 wickets

Player of the Match (Final)

• Tejal Hasabnis (India A)

Her match-winning performance played a crucial role in securing the title for India A.

Importance of the Tournament

The Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament is important because:

• It promotes young and emerging women cricketers in Asia.

• It provides international exposure and match experience.

• It helps national teams identify future senior-level players.