DP World Asia Cup Rising Stars Women's 2026, Match 8: Bangladesh A vs Thailand
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DP World Asia Cup Rising Stars Women's 2026, Match 8: Bangladesh A vs Thailand
Hostilities ignite as the home favorites Thailand face a battle-hardened Bangladesh A in a crucial Match 8 of the DP World Asia Cup Rising Stars Women's 2026!
Taking place on February 16 at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok, this Group B encounter is a massive test for the local heroes. While Bangladesh A brings the tactical depth of a Full Member development side, Thailand is playing for national pride on home soil, looking to prove their world-class status. Catch every moment of this high-stakes battle live on Willow by Cricbuzz.
Head-to-Head: A Subcontinental Wall Thailand has frequently challenged Bangladesh at the senior level, but the "Tigresses" have maintained a perfect record in their most recent high-stakes encounters.
Jan 27, 2026 (WC Qualifier): Bangladesh Women won by 39 runs (Sobhana Mostary 59).
July 22, 2024 (Asia Cup): Bangladesh Women won by 7 wickets (Rabeya Khan 4/14).
April 9, 2025 (WC Qualifier): Bangladesh Women won by 178 runs (Nigar Sultana 101).
Feb 16, 2026 (Rising Stars): This marks the first major meeting between Thailand's senior squad and the Bangladesh "A" side in this tournament.
Team Form & Recent Results Bangladesh A (W-W-L-L-W) The Bangladesh "A" unit is a shadow of their senior national side, featuring several players who recently helped the senior team qualify for the 2026 World Cup. They are defined by their clinical spin-bowling and disciplined fielding.
Last Match: Defeated Sri Lanka A by 1 run in a late 2025 thriller.
Series: Bangladesh senior side swept Netherlands 3-0 in January 2026.
Selection: Led by the veteran Fahima Khatun, the squad is packed with international experience.
Thailand (L-L-W-L-L) The hosts are looking to bounce back after a heartbreaking World Cup qualifying campaign in January. They remain the most dangerous Associate side in Asia and have a knack for pulling off massive upsets in front of their home fans.
Last Match: Lost to Ireland by 62 runs (Feb 2, 2026).
Previous: Defeated Scotland by 7 wickets in their January qualifiers.
Status: Led by the tactically astute Naruemol Chaiwai, Thailand is the most settled unit in the competition.
Players in Focus Fahima Khatun (Bangladesh A): The captain and leg-spin wizard. Her ability to dismantle middle orders-exemplified by her recent five-wicket haul against Thailand-makes her the biggest threat to the hosts.
Natthakan Chantham (Thailand): The "Engine Room" of Thai batting. As one of the most prolific openers in Associate cricket, her ability to survive the powerplay is vital for Thailand's chances.
Fariha Trisna (Bangladesh A): The left-arm pace sensation. Known for her deceptive swing and hat-trick history, she will be looking to exploit any early moisture on the Bangkok pitch.
Thipatcha Putthawong (Thailand): The world-ranked left-arm spinner. With a career average under 10, she is the weapon Thailand will use to choke the aggressive Bangladeshi batters.