In a thrilling conclusion on home soil, Thailand claimed the inaugural ICC Emerging Nations Trophy after a dramatic three-wicket victory over Scotland on Sunday.

Four teams finished on 10 points highlighting the closely-fought contest and the quality of associate nations in women's cricket. In a tournament where each team played seven games the trophy was down to the fine margins of decimal points that turned out to be decisive as Thailand had the best net run rate among the teams tied at 10 points.

Heading into the final fixture, Scotland, who had won their first five games of the tournament, needed a win to lift the trophy, while Thailand required a win with a decent margin to leapfrog UAE on NRR. The UAE had won earlier in the day and were sitting atop with the NRR of +1.278. The Thai bowlers turned up big time on the final matchday to dismiss Scotland for a paltry 63.

Thailand finished the game in 11.4 overs with a final six worthy of the picture perfect moment as , sealing the game for the home side.

It was a picture perfect moment for Thailand as Onnicha Kamchomphu facing her first delivery send the ball flying over wide long on fence for a six sealing the match for the home side.

Scotland Women 63 all out 15.1 Overs

(Priyanaz Chetterji 9 (7), Darcey Carter 9 (12); Thipatcha Puttawong 4-17)

Thailand Women 65-7 11.4 overs

(Naruemol Chaiwai 17* (21) Natthakan Chantham 16 (9); Olivia Bell 5-8)

Thailand won by 3 wickets and secured the ICC Emerging Nations Trophy

Scotland won the toss and chose to bat, but were not able to find their footing. The innings had a torrid display of batting with no player entering the double digits with top scorer of the tournament, Darcey Carter and Priyanaz Chatterji scoring nine runs each.

Thailand conceded 12 extras, which contributed the most in Scotland's total. 

Thipatcha Puttawong was awarded Player of the Match, for her figures of 4-17 in four overs, her combination with Suleporn Naomi 3-11, saw Scotland bundled for 63 all out.

Scotland struck back early in the second innings, reducing Thailand to 7-3 in 2.3 overs as Thailand batters aimed to go big in order to chase the total as quickly as possible and surpass the UAE net run rate. 

Olivia Bell ignited hope in Scottish camp and bagged a five-wicket haul in her four overs ending with figures of 5-8. An incredible spell which kept Scotland in contention until Natthakan Chantham scored a rapid 16 (9), adding crucial runs quickly.

Eventually it was captain Naruemol Chaiwai who held the innings together with an unbeaten 17* (21) seeing her team over the line. Katherine Fraser struck as the hosts lost the seventh wicket, sending jitters in Thailand camp, but not for new batter Kamchomphu.

She came to the crease with five runs to win and struck an exquisite six to finish the tournament and crown Thailand the champions in Bangkok.

Scotland finished the tournament with consecutive defeats after winning their first five games in a row in the competition, while in the preceding Quad Cup series, which they won, saw them win three straight matches as well.

Scotland shall head back to the drawing board disappointed with what could have been, as they find themselves fourth despite seemingly having one hand on the trophy. 

Uganda Women 111-6 20 Overs 

(Prosscovia Alako 34 (29) Stephanie Nampiina 21 (33); Silver Siegers 2-12)

Netherlands Women 112-4 14.5 Overs

(Robin Rijke 36* (31) Sterre Kalis 32 (32); Kevin Amuge 2-14)

Netherlands won by 6 wickets

A classy knock by Robin Rijke steered the Netherlands to a six-wicket win against Uganda, a great effort but the victory margin was not enough to overtake the UAE net run rate, which saw the Dutch fall behind in the race of contention for the trophy.

The UAE beat Namibia by 28 runs to secure their position in the table above the Netherlands who bounced back with two extraordinary victories against unbeaten Scotland and their final match against Uganda, finishing 3rd in the final standings of the Emerging Nations Trophy.

Babette de Leede won the toss and opted to bowl, the Dutch bowlers remained economical with Silver Sieger ending with figures of  2-12 after four overs, including the crucial wicket of Stephanie Nampiina who was the anchor of the innings.

Prosscovia Alako played a fighting 34(29), before being run-out on the last ball, elevating the total to 111 in 20 overs.

Netherlands attacked from the onset, with opener, Iris Zwilling scored 10 from the first over before losing her wicket. Sterre Kalis dictated the innings with 32 (32) joined by Rijke who took the game away from Uganda with a brilliant 36* from 31 balls chasing the total down in 14.5 overs. 

The Netherlands finished third due to a higher net run rate than Scotland, but fell behind Thailand and UAE, lots of positives to build upon from the last two Dutch games as they will aim to take that momentum into the ICC Global Qualifier in Nepal.

The next major competition for both Scotland and Netherlands is the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Global Qualifier in Nepal, beginning in January 2026. For Scotland full-time captain Kathryn Bryce is expected to return and boost the squad, the Netherlands will look to build on their successful first half of their visit to Thailand in order to be competitive when the tournament in Nepal does come around.

The two teams will also be joined by the Ireland from Europe as four teams out of 10 will try and book their slot at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales later in July 2026.