The inaugural edition of the ICC Emerging Nations trophy is almost upon us, the tournament pits the eight best associate teams against each other and is a pivotal step towards the development of women's cricket and expansion of cricket in the world.
The recently concluded ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 saw record breaking numbers which saw audiences captivated all around the world, with over 500 million viewers across the planet, breaking barriers and shattering records.
Building on the success of the marquee event, this tournament aims to invest in creating a sustainable future for women's associate cricket. In a media release the Chief Executive of the ICC said:
“It is the ICC and the Chair’s vision to sustainably expand Cricket’s footprint across the world and grow the women’s game. Providing elite athletes from emerging nations more opportunities to play at the highest level is aimed at fast-tracking their development and improving the competitiveness of their teams. It also drives the visibility of the sport in participant nations, serving as a driver of girls’ involvement in the sport and inspires women from other nations to stay committed to the development pathways. ”
Dates and Venue
The tournament is set to be played between 20 November and 30 November 2025 in Thailand with matches split between the Terdthai Cricket Ground and Asian Institute of Technology Ground, both venues are in Bangkok.
Where to watch Emerging Nations Trophy
The ICC Emerging Nations Trophy will be available to watch on ICC.TV around the globe. In India the matches will be streamed on Fancode. The games will be streamed at two slots of 2:30 AM and 6:45 AM GMT
Participating Nations
In the first edition, the tournament brings together eight of the best associate teams, the five teams with Women's ODI status Netherlands, PNG, Scotland, Thailand and UAE will be joined by the next three highest ranked T20I teams which were Namibia, Tanzania and Uganda on the 1 May 2025 cut-off date.\\\
In the lead-up to the Emerging Nations Trophy, Scotland, Thailand, Namibia and Papua New Guinea contested in a quadrangular series in Bangkok which saw Scotland triumph.
Format
The tournament will consist of 28 matches with each of the eight teams playing seven matches each in a round-robin league phase. All games will be in the T20 format.
Squads
Netherlands:
Babette de Leede (C & WK), Caroline de Lange, Frédérique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Iris Zwilling, Isabel van der Woning, Lara Leemhuis, Merel Dekeling, Myrthe van den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis.
Scotland:
Sarah Bryce (C), Chloe Abel, Olivia Bell, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Katherine Fraser, Ailsa Lister, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Mollie Parker, Hannah Rainey, Niamh Robertson-Jack, Rachel Slater, Ellen Watson
Namibia:
Sune Wittmann (C), Merczerly Gorases, Kayleen Green, Arrasta Diergaardt. Sylvia Shihepo, Edelle Van Zyl, Yasmeen Khan, Wilka Mwatile, Mekelaye Mwatile, Bianca Manuel, Naomi Benjamin, Leigh-Marie Visser, Eveleen Kejarukua, Victoria Hamunyela
Tanzania:
Neema Justine Pius (C), Shufaa Hamza Mohamedi, Hudaa Mrisho Omary, Jenipher Gabriel Kimaro, Mwanamvua Hamisi Ushanga, Nasra Hamza Mohamedi, Nasra Nassoro Saidi, Saumo Dei Hussen, Perice Zakayo Kamunya, Saum Godfrey Mtae, Saumu Azizi Borakambi, Sheila Shamte Kizito, Fatuma Omary Kibasu, Sophia Frank Jerome
United Arab Emirates:
Esha Oza (C), Al Maseera Jahangir, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Lavanya Keny, Michelle Botha, Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Siya Gokhale, Sashikala Silva, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish, Udeni Kuruppuarachchige, Vaishnave Mahesh.
Uganda:
Janet Mbabazi (C), Esther Iloku, Kevin Awino, Ritah Musamali, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Stephanie Nampiina, Proscovia Alako, Malisa Ariokot, Consy Aweko, Sarah Akiteng, Kevin Amuge, Irene Mutonyi, Naume Amongin, Teddy Oyella
Thailand:
Naruemol Chaiwai (C), Nannapat Khoncharoenkai, Nattaya Boochatam, Natthakan Chantham, Chandia Sutthiruang, Suleeporn Laomi, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Thipatcha Putthawong, Phannita Maya, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Suwanan Khiaoto, Rosenanee Kanoh, Chayanisa Phengpaenm Sunida Chaturongrattana
(Thailand fielded this squad in preceding Quadrangular series)
Papua New Guinea:
Brenda Tau (C), Miria Raio, Henao Thomas, Hollan Doriga, Naoani Vare, Lakshmi Rajadurai, Pauke Siaka, Konio Oala, Dika Lohia, Geua Tom, Isabel Toua, Mairi Tom, Erani Pokana, Hane Tau
(Papua New Guinea fielded this squad in preceding Quadrangular series)
Schedule:
November 20
Thailand v Netherlands
Papua New Guinea v United Arab Emirates
Scotland v Uganda
Namibia v Tanzania
November 21
Thailand v Papua New Guinea
Netherlands v United Arab Emirates
Uganda v Namibia
Scotland v Tanzania
November 23
Uganda v Papua New Guinea
Tanzania v Netherlands
United Arab Emirates v Scotland
Thailand v Namibia
November 25
Thailand v Tanzania
United Arab Emirates v Uganda
Papua New Guinea v Netherlands
Namibia v Scotland
November 26
Tanzania v United Arab Emirates
Thailand v Uganda
Netherlands v Namibia
Papua New Guinea v Scotland
November 28
Thailand v United Arab Emirates
Uganda v Tanzania
Scotland v Netherlands
Namibia v Papua New Guinea
November 30
Netherlands v Uganda
UAE v Namibia
Tanzania v Papua New Guinea
Thailand v Scotland
