DP World Asia Cup Rising Stars Women's 2026, Match 12: Sri Lanka A vs Thailand
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DP World Asia Cup Rising Stars Women's 2026, Match 12: Sri Lanka A vs Thailand
Prepare for a showdown of regional dominance as host nation Thailand takes on Sri Lanka A in a crucial Match 12 of the DP World Asia Cup Rising Stars Women's 2026!
Taking place on February 18, 2026, at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok, this Group B finale is set to decide the momentum heading into the knockouts. Thailand, playing in front of a passionate home crowd, is looking to prove they can outplay Full Member development sides, while Sri Lanka A aims to assert their subcontinental authority. You can catch every over and tactical masterstroke live on Willow by Cricbuzz.
Head-to-Head: The Quest for an Upset Historically, Sri Lanka's senior side has dominated this fixture, but Thailand's rapid rise in Associate cricket has turned these matches into tactical battles. Thailand is hunting for their first major win against a Sri Lankan representative side on the T20 stage.
July 24, 2024 (Asia Cup): Sri Lanka Women won by 10 wickets (Chamari Athapaththu 49*).
Oct 4, 2022 (Asia Cup): Sri Lanka Women won by 49 runs (Harshitha Madavi 81).
Feb 18, 2026 (Rising Stars): Their first meeting in the "Rising Stars" tournament.
Team Form & Recent Results Sri Lanka A (W-L-L-W-W) The Sri Lankan "A" squad is essentially a shadow national team, featuring seven players with full international caps. They have been in clinical form, leveraging their experience to control the tempo of matches on slow, turning tracks.
Selection: Captained by veteran keeper-batter Anushka Sanjeewani, with heavy hitters like Ama Kanchana and Malsha Shehani.
Recent Match: Defeated Malaysia by a comfortable margin (Feb 16, 2026).
Strength: A disciplined bowling attack that thrives on subcontinental surfaces.
Thailand (L-L-W-L-L) Thailand enters as the "Giant Killers" of Southeast Asia. Despite a challenging qualifying campaign earlier this year, they remain the most settled unit in the competition and are notoriously difficult to beat in Bangkok.
Selection: Led by the tactically astute Naruemol Chaiwai, featuring Associate stars like Natthakan Chantham and Thipatcha Putthawong.
Recent Match: Narrowly lost to Bangladesh A (Feb 16, 2026).
Status: Looking to utilize home-ground advantage to secure a statement win before the semifinals.
Players in Focus Anushka Sanjeewani (Sri Lanka A): The skipper and primary anchor. Her composure behind the stumps and ability to lead the "Rising Stars" through pressure situations is Sri Lanka's greatest asset.
Natthakan Chantham (Thailand): The "Engine Room" of Thai batting. As one of the most prolific openers in Associate cricket, her ability to attack the powerplay is vital for Thailand's success.
Malsha Shehani (Sri Lanka A): A true Thailand specialist. Her deceptive off-spin has a history of dismantling the Thai middle order, and she will be the key weapon in the middle overs.
Thipatcha Putthawong (Thailand): The world-ranked left-arm spinner. With an incredible economy rate and a knack for taking big wickets, she is the player Thailand will rely on to stifle the Sri Lankan batters.