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.