ICC confirms 10-team Women's Emerging Nations Trophy for November

The second ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy will run from 12 to 25 November 2026. Ten teams will compete, two more than in the inaugural edition. Five full-member nations, Bangladesh, Ireland, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, join the tournament for the first time. Five associate members, Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Thailand and UAE, complete the field.

Teams are split into two groups of five, followed by a Super Six stage and a final. Group A contains Ireland, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Sri Lanka and UAE. Group B includes Bangladesh, Netherlands, Pakistan, Thailand and Zimbabwe. ICC general manager Gaurav Saxena said the expansion offers more meaningful international competition.

Thailand won the first edition in 2025, decided on net run rate after four teams finished level on points.