Will Esha Oza Successfully Lead UAE in the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy?
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Synopsis
Excitement builds as Esha Oza leads the UAE women's cricket team to Thailand for the inaugural ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025. Competing against seven other nations in a thrilling T20 format, the UAE aims for glory. Follow their journey and matches that could shape the future of women's cricket in the region!
Key Takeaways
- Esha Oza is the captain of the UAE women's cricket team.
- The tournament is set to take place in Thailand.
- Eight teams are competing in a single-league format.
- Matches are scheduled at two venues: TCG and AIT Ground.
- The tournament winner will be the team topping the table.
Dubai, Nov 13 (NationPress) All-rounder Esha Oza is set to captain the UAE women’s squad during their journey to Thailand for the inaugural ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy in 2025.
Eight teams will vie for victory in this T20 tournament, which adopts a single-league format where each team will compete against all others once. Matches will take place at the Terdthai Cricket Ground (TCG) and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Ground.
Alongside the hosts, Thailand and the UAE, participating nations include Namibia, the Netherlands, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Scotland, Tanzania, and Uganda. The UAE will kick off their campaign against PNG on November 20, followed by a match against the Netherlands on November 21 at the AIT Ground. Their third match will be against Scotland at the TCG on November 23, and they will face Uganda at the AIT Ground on November 25.
Subsequently, the UAE will compete against Tanzania at the TCG on November 26, Thailand at the TCG on November 28, and Namibia at the AIT Ground on November 30.
The team that secures the top position in the standings will emerge as the tournament champions.
Here’s the UAE squad for the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy: Esha Oza (captain), Al Maseera Jahangir, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Lavanya Keny, Michelle Botha, Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Siya Gokhale, Sashikala Silva, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish (wicketkeeper), Udeni Kuruppuarachchige, and Vaishnave Mahesh.
Support Staff includes: Subha Venkataraman (team manager), Ahmed Raza (head coach), Hithaishi Basavaraj (strength and conditioning coach), and Merin Saji (physiotherapist).
ICC Emerging Women’s Trophy 2025 UAE Matches:
Thursday, 20 November – PNG vs UAE, AIT Ground.
Friday, 21 November – Netherlands vs UAE, AIT Ground.
Sunday, 23 November – UAE vs Scotland, Terdthai Cricket Ground.
Tuesday, 25 November – UAE vs Uganda, AIT Ground.
Wednesday, 26 November – Tanzania vs UAE, Terdthai Cricket Ground.
Friday, 28 November – Thailand vs UAE, Terdthai Cricket Ground.
Sunday, 30 November – UAE vs Namibia, AIT Ground.
Point of View
We stand firmly behind the UAE women's cricket team, especially under the leadership of Esha Oza. This tournament represents a significant milestone in women's cricket, showcasing talent and fostering growth in the sport. The UAE's participation is a testament to the dedication and hard work of these athletes, and we are excited to see them compete on this prestigious stage.
NationPress
13/11/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is leading the UAE women's team in the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy?
Esha Oza is the captain of the UAE women's team for the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025.
When does the UAE play its first match?
The UAE plays its first match against Papua New Guinea on November 20, 2025.
How many teams are participating in the tournament?
A total of eight teams are participating in the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025.
What format is the tournament being played in?
The tournament follows a single-league format, where each team plays all others once.
Where will the matches be held?
Matches will be held at the Terdthai Cricket Ground and the Asian Institute of Technology Ground in Thailand.
