Unbeaten Bangladesh A Women (2 wins, NRR +0.148) meet a winless Malaysia Women’s side (0 points, NRR -5.125) in the 11th Match of Group B.
At Terdthai Cricket Ground, first-innings teams average 101 compared to 77 in the second innings, a 24-run differential. Strike rates remain 88.6 and 79.19, respectively, reinforcing the difficulty of acceleration.
On a surface offering pace and bounce with limited dew in the morning start, early scoreboard control is likely to carry added weight.
BAN-W vs MAL-W Match Details – ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Bangladesh A Women vs Malaysia Women – 11th Match |
| Tournament | ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 |
| Format | T20 |
| Date | 18th Feb 2026 |
| Time | 08:00 AM |
| Venue | Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok |
BAN-W vs MAL-W Pitch Report – Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok
The surface has produced modest totals with strike rates below 90 in both innings. First-innings teams average 101 while chasing sides drop to 77, a 24-run differential that reinforces the value of batting first.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | Average surface |
| Batting Assistance | Low-scoring; strike rates 88.6 (1st inns), 79.19 (2nd inns) |
| Bowling Assistance | Around 6–7 wickets per innings |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 101 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 77 |
| Competitive Total | 100+ competitive |
| Toss & Dew Factor | Morning start limits dew |
Bangladesh Women vs Malaysia Women Head-to-Head – T20 Record
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 1 |
| Bangladesh A Women Wins | 1 |
| Malaysia Women Win | 0 |
Team Form & Points Table Context
The following metrics summarize each team’s current position.
Bangladesh A Women
| Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| Played | 2 |
| Won | 2 |
| Points | 4 |
| NRR | +0.148 |
| Recent Form | W, W, L, W, W |
Malaysia Women
| Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| Played | 2 |
| Won | 0 |
| Points | 0 |
| NRR | -5.125 |
| Recent Form | L, L, L, L, L |
Bangladesh defended 115 in their previous match, restricting Sri Lanka A Women to 111/9. Malaysia conceded 172 in their last outing and managed 66/8 in reply, operating at a run rate of 3.3.
Players to Watch – BAN-W vs MAL-W
Recent performances highlight the following key contributors.
Bangladesh A Women
| Player | Role | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Shamima Sultana | Batter/WK | 43 runs (2 matches) |
| Ishma Tanjim | Batter/All-rounder | 36 runs (2 matches) |
| Sharmin Sultana | Batter | 30 runs (2 matches) |
| Sanjida Akter Meghla | Bowler | 4 wickets (2 matches) |
| Fahima Khatun | All-rounder | 4 wickets (2 matches) |
| Shorifa Khatun | All-rounder | 3 wickets (2 matches) |
Meghla’s 3/20 and Fahima’s 2/24 were decisive in the four-run win.
Malaysia Women
| Player | Role | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Nur Dania Syuhada | Bowler | 2/22 (last match) |
| Amalin Sorfina | Bowler | 2/28 (last match) |
| Nur Izzatul Syafiqa | Batter | 19 (24) in the last match |
BAN-W vs MAL-W Squads – ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026
Bangladesh A Women’s Squad
Ishma Tanjim, Shamima Sultana (wk), Sarmin Sultana, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Lata Mondal, Fahima Khatun (c), Farjana Easmin, Shorifa Khatun, Jannatul Ferdus, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Fariha Trisna, Sumaiya Akter, Taj Nehar, Sadia Akter, Fatema Jahan Sonia.
Malaysia Women’s Squad
Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Wan Julia (wk), Nazatul Hidayah Husna, Mas Elysa Yasmin (c), Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Nur Izzatul Syafiqa, Irdina Beh Nabil, Nur Arianna Natsya, Aina Najwa, Nur Dania Syuhada, Amalin Sorfina, Suabika Manivannan, Nur Isma Dania, Musfirah Nur Ainaa, Aisya Eleesa.
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BAN-W vs MAL-W Match Prediction
The numbers point towards batting first. There’s a 24-run gap between first and second innings averages at this venue.
Bangladesh has already defended 115 here, and their bowling has delivered in both matches. Malaysia managed a run rate of 3.3 in their last outing, which shows the pressure on their batting.
On current form and defensive output, Bangladesh A Women look better placed in a game that may revolve around a 100–110 total.
