Pacer Samaira Dharnidharka will lead the 14-member UAE Women's U19 team in the 13-team ACC Women's U19 Premier Cup 2026, which begins in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday, July 11. The tournament serves as the qualifier for the ACC Women's U19 Asia Cup 2026, scheduled later this year.
Qualification Pathway
The top four teams from the Premier Cup—the winners of the four quarterfinals—will earn qualification for the Asia Cup. The UAE have been drawn in Group B alongside Oman and Bhutan. They will play Oman in their opening match on July 11 at the YSD UKM Oval, followed by a clash against Bhutan on July 14 at the Bayuemas Oval.
Tournament Format and Schedule
The top two teams from each of the four groups will advance to the quarterfinals, scheduled for Friday, July 15. The semifinals will take place on Sunday, July 17, with the final set for Monday, July 18 at the Bayuemas Oval. A third-place playoff will also be held on the final day. The quarterfinal winners will secure their spot in the ACC Women's U19 Asia Cup 2026.
UAE Squad
The UAE U19 Women's squad comprises: Samaira Dharnidharka (captain), Afsha Afzal Khan, Al-Maseera Jahangir, Avanee Patil, Emily Thomas (wicketkeeper), Janani Thirukkumaran, Lavanya Keny, Mehul Kulkarni, Mehak Thakur, Neha Kumari, Rishitha Rajith, Sai Nikhil Thite, Simran Sheth, and Vaishnave Mahesh.
Match Schedule
- Saturday, July 11: UAE vs Oman, YSD UKM Oval, 9:30 a.m.
- Thursday, July 14: UAE vs Bhutan, Bayuemas Oval, 2:00 p.m.
- Friday, July 15: Quarterfinals
- Sunday, July 17: Semifinals, Bayuemas Oval
- Monday, July 18: Third-place playoff and final, Bayuemas Oval
