Asia’s emerging women cricketers are set to dazzle in the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars T20 tournament, running February 13-22 in Bangkok. The ACC’s initiative aims to bridge the gap between domestic promise and international prowess.
Group configurations guarantee drama: India A, Pakistan A, UAE, and Nepal in A; Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Malaysia, and Bangladesh in B. India’s journey begins February 13 against UAE, peaks with Pakistan A on the 15th, and ends group stage versus Nepal on the 17th.
Two qualifiers per group meet in February 20 semifinals, with the ultimate showdown on the 22nd. This revival stems from a 2023 Sri Lanka postponement over weather woes and chikungunya risks.
The first edition in Hong Kong’s Kowloon battled monsoons—12 group matches saw seven washed out, a semifinal lost to rain. Thailand withdrew over visas, Nepal stepped in. India A sealed a dominant 31-run win over Bangladesh A in the final.
Bangkok offers redemption and revelation, where young talents could etch their names in cricket history amid fierce rivalries and electric atmospheres.