New Delhi, November 5, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Scotland have announced a 14-member squad for the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy, with all-rounder Kathryn Bryce appointed captain for the tournament scheduled to begin in the UAE on November 12.
Bryce, who recently led Scotland at the Women’s T20 World Cup, will head a squad combining international experience with emerging talent.
Darcey Carter, Sarah Bryce and Katherine Fraser are among the players with previous international experience, while Gabriella Fontenla, Pippa Sproul and 18-year-old uncapped player Isabella Watson represent the younger contingent.
Fontenla and Sproul featured in the 2025 Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup, while Watson is eligible to feature in the next edition of the Under-19 tournament in 2027.
Scotland have been placed in Group A alongside Ireland, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka and hosts UAE.
The team will begin its campaign against Papua New Guinea on November 12 at the Seven Districts Sports Club in Ajman. Scotland will face Sri Lanka the following day before taking on the UAE on November 15. Their final group-stage match is against Ireland on November 18.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka have also named their squad for the competition, with top-order batter Harshitha Samarawickrama appointed captain in the absence of Chamari Athapaththu. The Sri Lankan squad also includes the return of Vishmi Gunarathne and Nilakshika Silva.
Scotland squad: Kathryn Bryce (captain), Chloe Abel, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Gabriella Fontenla, Katherine Fraser, Kirstie Gordon, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Hannah Rainey, Nayma Sheikh, Pippa Sproul and Isabella Watson.
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