DP World Asia Cup Rising Stars Women's 2026, Match 2: India A vs UAE
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DP World Asia Cup Rising Stars Women's 2026, Match 2: India A vs UAE
Get ready for a showcase of elite talent as the defending champions, India A, kick off their campaign against a high-flying UAE squad in Match 2 of the DP World Asia Cup Rising Stars Women's 2026!
Taking place on February 13 at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok, this clash features an India A side packed with WPL superstars facing a UAE team that has recently dominated the Associate circuit. Whether you're rooting for India's next-gen icons or UAE's record-breakers, you can catch every moment live on Willow by Cricbuzz.
Head-to-Head: Senior Dominance While this is the first meeting at the "Rising Stars" level, India's senior side has historically held the upper hand. However, UAE's rapid rise in the last 12 months suggests this encounter will be their most competitive yet.
July 21, 2024 (Asia Cup): India Women won by 78 runs (Richa Ghosh 64*).
Oct 4, 2022 (Asia Cup): India Women won by 104 runs (Jemimah Rodrigues 75*).
Team Form & Recent Results India A (W-W-W-W-W) The "Women in Blue" are in clinical form, having recently won the 2025 ODI World Cup at the senior level. The 'A' squad is composed of the top performers from the WPL 2026 and is favored to retain their continental crown.
Recent: India's senior side recently swept Sri Lanka 5-0 (Dec 2025).
Tournament History: India A are the defending champions of this tournament (previously the Emerging Teams Asia Cup).
UAE (W-W-W-W-W) The UAE arrives in Bangkok on the back of an incredible 10-match winning streak. They recently made history by becoming the first Associate nation to produce a 3,000-run T20I batter.
Last Match: Defeated Oman by 9 wickets to win the GCC T20I Championship (Dec 2025).
Recent: Secured a historic 4-2 series win over Zimbabwe Women in late 2025.
Status: The squad features the world-record opening pair of Esha Oza and Theertha Satish.
Players in Focus Radha Yadav (India A): The seasoned captain and world-class spinner. With over 100 T20I wickets and a 2025 World Cup medal, her experience is India's greatest asset.
Esha Oza (UAE): The history-maker. As the first Associate woman to cross 3,000 T20I runs, her ability to anchor and accelerate makes her the most prized wicket for India.
Minnu Mani (India A): A standout off-spinner and hard-hitting batter. Her recent exploits in the WPL make her the primary X-factor in Thailand's spin-friendly conditions.
Vaishnave Mahesh (UAE): The leg-spin prodigy. With 115 wickets at a stunning average of 11.60, she is the weapon UAE will use to choke India's middle order.