The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled the schedule for the inaugural ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy, to be staged in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 20-30 on Saturday.
Eight teams will participate in the tournament – Thailand, the Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, the United Arab Emirates, Scotland, Namibia, Tanzania and Uganda. The event will be played acros.s two venues: the Terdthai Cricket Ground and the Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok.
The announcement comes on the heels of the record-breaking Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 where India finished as champion. The tournament reached more than 500 million viewers in India and saw significant growth in viewership across countries. Nearly 300,000 fans attended matches across India and Sri Lanka.
The Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy is part of a new three-tier development pathway designed to offer high-performance exposure to emerging nations.
“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. ” – Sanjog Gupta, Chief Executive, ICC
The opening day will feature Thailand against the Netherlands and Papua New Guinea against the UAE.
Published on Nov 15, 2025
