Women's Emerging Nations Trophy: Sri Lanka, Pakistan Maintain Winning Starts On Day 2

Sri Lanka and Pakistan both bagged their second consecutive wins on Day 2 of the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 in Ajman, beating Scotland by four wickets and Thailand by 24 runs respectively. Ireland and Bangladesh also secured wins against hosts the UAE and Zimbabwe respectively.

Sri Lanka edge Scotland in a tight chase

Batting first, Scotland slipped to 26 for four after eight overs before Darcey Carter scored 62 from 55 balls to help their side to 111 for eight, with Sugandika Kumari taking two for 15.

Sri Lanka lost Hasini Perera for a duck in the first over, but Vishmi Gunaratne scored 49 and captain Harshitha Samarawickrama made 24 to steady the ship in the middle overs.

Abtaha Maqsood took three for 18, striking twice in three balls to leave Sri Lanka at 83 for five and needing 29 from 32 balls.

Gunaratne held her nerve and took her team to within three runs of victory before Kaushini Nuthyangana finished the chase with 16 not out, with 11 balls to spare.

Ireland record first win as Lewis stars

Captain Gaby Lewis produced a Player of the Match performance, striking 71 from 40 balls as Ireland beat the UAE by 61 runs for their first win of the tournament.

Lewis hit 12 fours and a six in an opening stand of 102 with Amy Hunter, who made 29 before she was run out in the 11th over.

Janani Thirukkumaran took two for 20 and slowed the scoring after Lewis was bowled by Indhuja Nandakumar, but Lara Maritz made 29 and Laura Delany finished on 18 not out as Ireland reached 171 for five.

In reply, the UAE slipped to eight for three in the second over as Aimee Maguire struck with successive deliveries.

Captain and opener Esha Oza anchored the recovery with 51 from 45 balls, but once she was caught off Louise Little in the 15th over the chase faded and the UAE finished on 110 for eight.

Pakistan hold off Thailand

Ayesha Zafar smashed an unbeaten 59 from 26 balls as Pakistan beat Thailand by 24 runs for their second win of the tournament.

Shawaal Zulfiqar made 42 and Sadaf Shamas made 37 in an opening stand of 63, before Ayesha hit 10 fours and a six in an unbroken stand of 87 with captain Muneeba Ali, who finished on 37 not out, to lift Pakistan to 180 for two.

Thailand made a rapid start to the chase, with Natthakan Chantham scoring 43 and Phannita Maya making 33 as they put on 74 inside eight overs. Tasmia Rubab then broke the stand as Thailand lost three wickets for 17 runs to slip to 91 for three.

Captain Naruemol Chaiwai made 23 and Sarnsiree Plant made 20, but Rubab bagged three wickets in the final over to finish with four for 18 as Thailand were held to 156 for eight.

Bangladesh bounce back against Zimbabwe

Dilara Akter struck an unbeaten 68 as Bangladesh responded to their opening-day defeat with a nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe.

After a steady start, Zimbabwe lost three wickets for one run as they slipped from 33 for no loss to 34 for three in the ninth over, with Rabeya Khan taking three for 26 and removing openers Kelis Ndhlovu, who made 22, and Beloved Biza, who made 12.

Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano made 40 and captain Josephine Nkomo made 35 in a stand of 73 for the fourth wicket, before Disha Biswas took two for 13 and dismissed both in the 18th over as Zimbabwe closed on 131 for seven.

Meanwhile, Dilara made 68 not out and Shathi Rani made 45 in an opening stand of 104, as Bangladesh comfortably reached their target.

What happens next

The tournament continues in Ajman with matches scheduled for November 15 and November 16, including Group A fixtures on November 15 and Group B fixtures on both November 15 and November 16.

Day 2 results in Ajman

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Sources

• icc-cricket.com

• ianslive.in