ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy Day 2 wrap
Sri Lanka and Pakistan extended their advantage atop both groups in the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy.
Scotland v Sri Lanka | Match Highlights | ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026
Vishmi Gunaratne's 49 helped guided Sri Lanka to a four-wicket win in their ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 contest against Scotland.
Sri Lanka kept their composure in a tense encounter in the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy to secure a hard-fought four-wicket victory over Scotland with 11 balls to spare at the Karwan Cricket Ground in Ajman.
Put in to bat after Sri Lanka won the toss, Scotland struggled to build meaningful partnerships against a disciplined bowling attack.
Darcey Carter anchored the innings with a brilliant, patient 62 off 55 balls, featuring three boundaries.
However, lack of support from the other end—with only Megan McColl (16) reaching double figures—meant Scotland were restricted to 111/8 in their 20 overs.
Sugandika Kumari (2/15) and Sathya Sandeepani (2/18) were the pick of the Sri Lankan bowlers.
Chasing 112 for victory, Sri Lanka suffered an immediate setback when Hasini Perera fell for a duck off the second ball of the innings.
Vishmi Gunaratne steadied the ship with a classy 49 off 41 deliveries (three fours and a six), supported by Imesha Dulani (16) and captain Harshitha Samarawickrama (24).
Despite a middle-order collapse triggered by Abtaha Maqsood, who bowled a stellar spell of 3/18, wicketkeeper Kaushani Nuthyangana played a crucial cameo of 16 not out off just 11 balls.
Nuthyangana calmly guided Sri Lanka across the finish line at 115/6 in 18.1 overs, sealing a vital Group A win for her side.
United Arab Emirates v Ireland | Match Highlights | ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026
Ireland register a convincing win over the United Arab Emirates at the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026.
Ireland bounced back in dominant fashion, cruising to a comprehensive 61-run victory over UAE.
Batting first, Ireland posted an imposing 171/5 in their 20 overs, powered by a blistering 101-run opening stand between captain Gaby Lewis and Amy Hunter.
Lewis led from the front with an explosive 71 off just 40 deliveries, smashing 12 fours and a six.
Hunter chipped in with a steady 29, while Lara Maritz (29) and Laura Delany (18*) added crucial late runs. Janani Thirukkumaran was the pick of the UAE bowlers with 2/20.
In response, UAE suffered an early top-order collapse, slipping to 8/3 inside the first two overs.
Skipper Esha Oza waged a lone battle with a resilient 51 off 45 balls, supported briefly by Samaira Dharnidharka (18).
However, disciplined bowling from Jane Maguire (2/23), Aimee Maguire (2/23), and Cara Murray (2/21) kept the chase firmly in check.
UAE were eventually restricted to 110/8 in their 20 overs, handing Ireland a commanding win.
Thailand v Pakistan | Match Highlights | ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026
Pakistan seal a second successive win at the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 over Thailand by 24 runs.
Pakistan made it two wins from two matches at the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026.
Having won the toss and opting to bat first, Pakistan got off to a strong start with openers Sadaf Shamas (37) and Shawaal Zulfiqar (42) compiling 63 runs for the first wicket.
Despite the two returning to the pavilion in quick succession, the flow of runs continued with skipper Muneebal Ali (37*) and Ayesha Zafar (59*) helping the team to 180 runs from their quota of 20 overs.
In their response, Thailand were also helped by a hefty opening partnership between Natthakan Chantham (43) and Phannitya Maya (33), who stitched together 74 runs for the first wicket.
However, the defending champions were put on the back foot, with Tuba Hassan and Tasmia Rubab removing the duo.
Tasmia Rubab then went on to snap three more wickets, finishing with bowling figures of 4/18.
Momina Riasat and Nashra Sundhu also snapped a wicket each as Thailand fell short by 24 runs.
Zimbabwe v Bangladesh | Match Highlights | ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026
Bangladesh had a comprehensive win in their ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 encounter against Zimbabwe.
Bangladesh opened their account in the Group B standings with their first win of the competition.
After a loss to Pakistan in their opening encounter, Bangladesh put in a comprehensive display to register a nine-wicket win.
With Zimbabwe opting to bat first, Rabeya Khan led the charge with the ball, claiming a three-wicket haul in what was a tight effort from Bangladesh.
While Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (40) and captain Josephine Nkomo (35) added crucial runs with the bat, Disha Biswas (2/13) and Ritu Moni (1/25) saw that Zimbabwe finished at 131/7 from their 20 overs.
Chasing 132, openers Dilara Akter (68*) and Shathi Rani (45) all but saw Bangladesh through to a commanding win.
