Eight teams will compete in 15 matches over the course of two weeks as the 10th Women’s Asia Cup gets underway in the United Arab Emirates on Friday.
On Saturday, the defending champions Sri Lanka, who defeated India to win their maiden championship in 2024, will play the host UAE in the first match of their campaign. In the meantime, Thailand will be the first opponent for Harmanpreet Kaur’s team, who are still reeling after their T20 World Cup group-stage loss in England.
Placed in Group A, India will then face Hong Kong and Pakistan while Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China and Indonesia make up Group B. The top two teams in each group will proceed to the semi-finals. All matches will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
The tournament will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network Channels. Also, it will be live-streamed on the SonyLIV app and website.
Women’s Asia Cup 2026: Full Schedule
| Date | Match | Time (IST) |
| Aug. 28 | Thailand (Women) vs Hong Kong, China (Women) | 8:00 p.m. |
| Aug. 29 | Sri Lanka (Women) vs UAE (Women) | 8:00 p.m. |
| Aug. 30 | India (Women) vs Thailand (Women) | 8:00 p.m. |
| Aug. 31 | Bangladesh (Women) vs Indonesia (Women) | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sept. 1 | Pakistan (Women) vs Thailand (Women) | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sept. 2 | Sri Lanka (Women) vs Indonesia (Women) | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sept. 3 | India (Women) vs Hong Kong, China (Women) | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sept. 4 | UAE (Women) vs Indonesia (Women) | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sept. 5 | India (Women) vs Pakistan (Women) | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sept. 6 | Sri Lanka (Women) vs Bangladesh (Women) | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sept. 7 | Pakistan (Women) vs Hong Kong, China (Women) | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sept. 8 | Bangladesh (Women) vs UAE (Women) | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sept. 10 | Semi Final 1: A1 vs B2 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sept. 11 | Semi Final 2: B1 vs A2 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sept. 13 | Final: Winner of SF1 vs Winner of SF2 | 8:00 p.m. |
Women’s Asia Cup 2026: Squads
Group A Squads
Hong Kong, China: Natasha Miles (c), Maryam Bibi, Chan Ka Ying, Chan Sau Ha, Chan Shing Yan Dorothea, Iqra Sahar, Joyleen Kaur, Mahekdeep Kaur, Mariko Hill, Marina Lamplough, Ruchitha Venkatesh, Shanzeen Shahzad, Siu Mei Wai, Wong Wing Kiu Hailey, Yasmin Daswani
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), G Kamalini (wk), Arundhati Reddy, Prema Rawat, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Renuka Thakur, Nandni Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Pratika Rawal.
Thailand: Naruemol Chaiwai (c), Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Natthakan Chantham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Suleeporn Laomi, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Thipatcha Putthawong, Phannita Maya, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Nannaphat Chaihan, Koranit Suwanchonrathi, Thanrada Seesawan, Naomi Hamilton.
Pakistan: Fatima Sana (captain), Ayesha Zafar, Eman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Momina Riasat, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (wk), Sadaf Shamas, Nashra Sundhu, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar
Group B Squads
Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter (vc), Dilara Akter, Farjana Easmin, Juairiya Ferdous, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sarmin Sultana, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Sultana Khatun, Shanjida Akther Maghla
Indonesia: Nanda Sakarini (c), Kadek Winda Prastini, Rahmawati Pangestuti, Wesika Ratna Dewi, Rada Rani, Desi Wulandari, Putri Suwandewi, Kisi Salisa Kasse, Sang Maypriani, Ni Kadek Ariani, Derni Bangi, Dara Agung Laksmi, Lie Qiao, Maria Corazon Wombaki, Sofia Velic
Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Mithali Ayodhya, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kawya Kavindi, Sanjana Kavindi, Sugandika Kumari, Nimasha Meepage, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Hasini Perera, Chamudi Praboda, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshika Silva, Chethana Vimukthi
UAE: Esha Oza (c), Archara Supriya, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Janani Thirukkumaran, Lavanya Keny, Mehul Kulkarni, Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Siya Gokhale, Sashikala Silva, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish, Uttara Iyer, Vaishnave Mahesh
