The ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars began in 2023 to give Asia’s young women cricketers a stage to shine. India A lifted the first title after a solid 31-run win over Bangladesh A in Hong Kong.
The tournament brings together ‘A’ teams and associate nations, helping players gain experience before stepping into senior international cricket. It has quickly become an important pathway for spotting future stars.
Only one edition of the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars has been played so far. Here’s a detailed look at it.
ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars Winners: Overview
| Year | Winner | Final Result | Runner-up | Host | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | India A | India A won by 31 runs | Bangladesh A | Hong Kong | Mission Road Ground, Kowloon |
| 2026 | TBA | TBA | TBA | Bangkok, Thailand | Terdthai Cricket Ground |
India A Women – Inaugural Winners Of ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars
India A produced a strong all-round performance in the 2023 final at Mission Road Ground, Kowloon, on June 21. Batting first, they scored 127 for 7 in 20 overs and then kept Bangladesh A down to 96.
Kanika Ahuja played a quick and attacking knock, while Vrinda Dinesh added stability at the top of the order. With the ball, Shreyanka Patil led the attack with a decisive spell that turned the match firmly in India A’s favour.
Bangladesh A never found momentum during the chase as India’s bowlers struck regularly. Supported by Mannat Kashyap, the bowling unit stayed in control throughout, sealing a comfortable 31-run win.
ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026: An Overview
The ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 will be held from February 13 to 22 at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok, Thailand. Eight teams will compete in the T20 tournament, with 15 matches scheduled.
The event includes ‘A’ teams from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, along with national sides from the UAE, Nepal, Malaysia, and Thailand. These teams are split into two groups of four for the league stage.
A total of 12 group matches will be played, followed by the semi-finals on February 20 and the final on February 22. Defending champions India A return, with the much-awaited India A vs Pakistan A match set for February 15.
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Conclusion: India A Women Are The Inaugural Winners Of ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars
India A remains the only winner of the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars since the tournament began in 2023. Their dominant title win in Hong Kong set the standard for emerging women’s cricket in Asia.
The 2026 edition in Bangkok promises competitive action as eight teams compete for the trophy. With young players eager to impress and Pakistan A expected to challenge, the contest should be intense.
Fans can watch all matches live on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV from February 13.
FAQs
Murshida Khatun of Bangladesh A scored the most runs in the 2023 ACC Women’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup
Since the tournament started in 2023, only one edition has been completed, making India A the sole champion so far
The ACC has not publicly disclosed specific prize money details for the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament editions.
Shreyanka Patil took the most wickets in the inaugural ACC Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup.
