DP World Asia Cup Rising Stars Women's 2026, Match 5: UAE vs Nepal
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DP World Asia Cup Rising Stars Women's 2026, Match 5: UAE vs Nepal
Get ready for a clash of the Associate titans as the UAE and Nepal face off in a high-stakes Match 5 of the DP World Asia Cup Rising Stars Women's 2026!
Taking place on February 15 in Bangkok, this encounter is a vital Group A showdown. With both teams having secured major wins over each other in recent ICC and ACC tournaments, the margin for error is razor-thin. Catch every tactical move and boundary live on Willow by Cricbuzz.
Head-to-Head: A Deadlocked Rivalry The rivalry between these two has become one of the most competitive in Asian cricket. While Nepal won the most recent encounter, the overall T20I record remains balanced, with both sides trading victories in major semifinals.
May 19, 2025 (WC Qualifier): Nepal won by 5 wickets (Indu Barma 30*, Manisha Upadhayay 4/20).
July 19, 2024 (Asia Cup): Nepal won by 6 wickets (Samjhana Khadka 72*).
April 19, 2024 (ACC Premier Cup SF): UAE won by 6 wickets (Esha Oza 3/15).
Nov 3, 2023 (WC Qualifier SF): Nepal won by 8 wickets.
Team Form & Recent Results UAE (W-W-W-W-W) The UAE is currently the most in-form Associate side in the world, riding a massive winning streak after sweeping the GCC T20I Championship and dismantling regional rivals.
Last Series: Defeated Oman by 9 wickets to win the GCC Final (Dec 2025).
Recent: Secured a 4-2 series victory over Zimbabwe in late 2025.
Milestone: Esha Oza recently became the first Associate woman to cross 3,000 T20I runs.
Nepal (L-W-L-L-W) Nepal has been battle-hardened by recent global qualifiers. Under the new leadership of teenage sensation Puja Mahato, they are looking to replicate the clinical form that saw them defeat UAE twice in 2025.
Last Match: Lost to Scotland by 72 runs (Jan 26, 2026).
Previous: Defeated Zimbabwe by 6 wickets (Jan 23, 2026).
News: Puja Mahato captains the side as Indu Barma recovers from a minor injury.
Players in Focus Esha Oza (UAE): The captain and world-record breaker. Her ability to anchor the innings and strike in the powerplay makes her the most dangerous batter in the tournament.
Puja Mahato (Nepal): The young skipper and all-round prodigy. Her composure under pressure and recent form in the U19 World Cup make her Nepal's primary match-winner.
Manisha Upadhayay (Nepal): The UAE's "kryptonite." Her 4/20 dismantled the UAE top order in their last meeting, and her left-arm pace remains Nepal's biggest weapon.
Vaishnave Mahesh (UAE): The leg-spin sensation. With over 115 T20I wickets, she is the tactical core of UAE's defense and will be vital on the spinning Bangkok turf.