DP World Asia Cup Rising Stars Women's 2026, Match 3: Malaysia vs Thailand
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DP World Asia Cup Rising Stars Women's 2026, Match 3: Malaysia vs Thailand
Get ready for a regional showdown as host nation Thailand takes on Malaysia in an electric Match 3 of the DP World Asia Cup Rising Stars Women's 2026!
Taking place on February 14 at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok, this Group B clash features the two most dominant forces in Southeast Asian cricket. While Thailand is looking to assert their status as the region's top associate side, Malaysia is hunting for revenge after a string of narrow losses. Catch every ball of this fierce rivalry live on Willow by Cricbuzz.
Head-to-Head: The Regional Rivalry Thailand has traditionally held the upper hand in this fixture, but Malaysia has shown they can push the hosts to the limit, particularly in recent T20 tournament finals.
Dec 18, 2025 (SEA Games Final): Thailand won by 7 wickets (Chased 59 in 9.5 overs).
July 20, 2024 (Asia Cup): Thailand won by 22 runs (Thailand 133/6 vs. Malaysia 111/8).
May 2023 (SEA Games Final): Thailand won by 40 runs.
Team Form & Recent Results Thailand (L-L-W-L-L) Thailand enters their home tournament as the co-favorites. Despite a challenging global qualifying campaign for the T20 World Cup, they remain unbeaten in regional Asian competition over the last six months.
Qualifier: Lost to Ireland by 62 runs (Feb 2, 2026).
Qualifier: Lost to USA (Jan 30, 2026).
Series: Defeated Nepal by 5 wickets in their January warm-up.
Malaysia (L-W-W-W-L) Malaysia is a battle-hardened unit that recently dismantled Myanmar and the Philippines. They have perfected a "gritty" style of cricket designed to frustrate opponents on slow, turning tracks.
Last Match: Lost to Thailand by 7 wickets (SEA Games Final).
Previous: Defeated Myanmar by 89 runs (Mas Elysa 68).
Previous: Defeated Philippines by 8 wickets.
Players in Focus Nattaya Boochatham (Thailand): The legendary off-spinner. With her ability to strike in the powerplay and her vast experience in global qualifiers, she is the heartbeat of the Thai bowling attack.
Mas Elysa (Malaysia): The captain and Malaysia's all-time leading run-scorer. Her aggressive approach at the top of the order is the spark Malaysia needs to post a winning total.
Natthakan Chantham (Thailand): One of the most prolific batters in Associate cricket. Fresh off a monstrous 148* against Singapore recently, she is in world-class form.
Winifred Duraisingam (Malaysia): The veteran all-rounder. Her surgical precision with the ball and ability to anchor long innings make her the most vital component of Malaysia's tactical setup.