Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026: groups, schedule and how to watch
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The Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy starts in Ajman, UAE, on 12 November and ends on 25 November. Here is how the ten-team T20I competition progresses from the groups to the final.
Which teams are in each group?
Group A contains Ireland, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Sri Lanka and the UAE. Group B contains Bangladesh, Netherlands, Pakistan, Thailand and Zimbabwe. Each group has five teams, with the top three advancing.
Who plays on opening day?
On 12 November, Sri Lanka face Ireland and Papua New Guinea play Scotland in the morning. Pakistan meet Bangladesh and Netherlands face Thailand in the afternoon. The two venues are Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground and Seven Districts Sports Club, both in Ajman. Check the official match listing for exact start times before converting them to your local time.
How does qualification for the final work?
The group stage runs from 12–18 November. Six teams then advance to the Super Six phase, with fixtures on 20, 22 and 23 November. Each qualifier meets the three qualifying teams from the opposite group. The top two at the end of that phase reach the final on 25 November at Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground. Finishing in a group’s top three therefore earns a Super Six place, not a direct place in the final.
Where can fans watch?
The ICC announcement says all matches, including the final, will be live on ICC.TV and directs fans to sign in with an ICC Family account for details. Use the official viewing page to confirm access for your location and the latest match information.
What is different this year?
This is the second edition, expanded from eight teams in 2025 to ten in 2026. Thailand enter as defending champions. Five Full Member teams take part: Bangladesh, Ireland, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. The format offers an additional stage after the groups, so keep the Super Six dates as well as your team’s opening fixture in your calendar.
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ICC: tournament format, groups, dates and viewing information