ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy Day 3 wrap
Scotland and Sri Lanka register wins in Group A, while Zimbabwe claimed their first win and the Netherlands move to the top of Group B.
Pakistan v Netherlands - Dutch openers set up an inspiring win
After electing to field, the Netherlands made early inroads to reduce Pakistan to 35/2 in the Powerplay. Frederique Overdijk then struck at regular intervals, dismissing Ayesha Zafar before removing captain Muneeba Ali and Eyman Fatima in the same over.
Her 3/18 in three overs kept Pakistan under pressure, while Iris Zwilling claimed two wickets as the Asian side finished on 126/7.
Pakistan v Netherlands | Match Highlights | ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026
A monumental victory by 8 wickets for Netherlands over Pakistan in the Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026.
The Netherlands made a flying start to the chase through captain Babette de Leede and Heather Siegers. The openers raced to 70 without loss in the Powerplay, with Siegers particularly aggressive, striking two sixes. Their 83-run stand put the Dutch firmly in control before Muneeba whipped out the bails of De Leede for 39 and Tuba Hasan removed Siegers (39).
With the platform firmly in place, Sterre Kalis took charge alongside Phebe Molkenboer. Kalis struck four boundaries in her unbeaten 33 off 26 balls to take the Netherlands home with eight wickets in hand and 31 balls remaining.
The win lifted the Netherlands to the top of Group B, level on points with Pakistan but ahead on net run rate, with a game in hand.
Thailand v Zimbabwe - Mutasa stars as Zimbabwe register first win
Put in to bat, Zimbabwe were tested early as Phannita Maya struck twice in the Powerplay to reduce them to 24/2. Kelis Ndhlovu then took responsibility, anchoring the innings with a composed 56 off 49 balls.
She first combined with Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano for a 39-run stand to steady the innings before adding valuable 30 runs alongside captain Josephine Nkomo. Zimbabwe eventually finished on 110/5, with Maya leading Thailand’s bowling effort with 2/20.
Zimbabwe v Thailand | Match Highlights | ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026
Zimbabwe’s impressive bowling performance brought them a 28-run victory over Thailand in the Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026
Thailand’s reply unravelled almost immediately as Mutasa struck twice in her first two overs. She then delivered a triple-wicket maiden to bring up her five-wicket haul and returned to dismiss captain Naruemol Chaiwai, leaving Thailand reeling at 34/7.
Mutasa finished with remarkable figures of 6/10, while Olinder Chare claimed 3/11 to wrap up Thailand's innings for 82.
The 28-run victory marked Zimbabwe’s first win of the tournament and moved them up to third in the Group B standings.
Scotland v UAE - Bryce sisters lead Scotland to a winning chase
Asked to bowl first, Scotland made an early breakthrough but were held up by a strong second-wicket partnership between UAE captain Esha Oza and Heena Hotchandani. The pair added 81 runs to give their side a solid platform after the early loss of Theertha Satish.
Hotchandani departed for 36, but Oza continued to anchor the innings, bringing up a half-century and finishing unbeaten on 63 off 51 balls. UAE posted 138/4 in their 20 overs, with Oza's knock providing the backbone of their total.
Scotland v United Arab Emirates | Match Highlights | ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026
Scotland seal a comfortable chase to win by 7 wickets against UAE in the Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026.
UAE made an encouraging start with the ball as Samaira Dharnidharka removed Darcey Carter and Katherine Fraser to leave Scotland at 41/2 at the end of the Powerplay. Sarah and Kathryn Bryce then combined to rebuild the chase, putting together a 48-run partnership. Sarah contributed 43 before being dismissed by Indhuja Nandakumar.
Kathryn carried on the momentum alongside Pippa Sproul, eventually bringing up her half-century with the winning boundary. Her unbeaten 51 off 36 balls guided Scotland to victory and lifted them to second in the Group A standings.
Sri Lanka v Papua New Guinea - Sri Lanka cruise to 67-run victory
Sri Lanka made a steady start after being put in to bat, with Vishmi Gunaratne and Hasini Perera taking them to 38 without loss in the Powerplay. Hane Tau broke the opening stand, but Gunaratne found a reliable partner in Imesha Dulani as the pair added 63 runs for the second wicket.
Dulani scored a brisk 32 off 21 balls before departing, while Gunaratne brought up her half-century shortly afterwards. Naoani Vare then removed the opener and struck twice more to finish with impressive figures of 3/17. Sri Lanka's scoring was kept in check towards the end, but they managed to post a competitive 150/5.
Sri Lanka v Papua New Guinea | Match Highlights | ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026
Sri Lanka power past Papua New Guinea comfortably to win by 67 runs in the Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026.
PNG struggled to find momentum in the chase as Sri Lanka's bowlers struck at regular intervals. Sathya Sandeepani and Sugandika Kumari claimed two wickets apiece, while Nimasha Meepage, Nilakshika Silva and Kavisha Dilhari picked up one each.
PNG finished on 83/9, handing Sri Lanka a convincing 67-run victory. The result keeps them unbeaten in the tournament and strengthens their position at the top of Group A with six points.
