The DP World Women’s Asia Cup 2026 begins on August 28 in Dubai, with eight teams competing in the T20I tournament. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh headline the field.
Sri Lanka enter as defending champions after winning their maiden title in 2024. India are the most successful team, with seven Asia Cup titles in their history.
The tournament also features emerging sides looking to make their mark. Below, I cover the groups, captains, full squads, format, schedule, and live viewing details.
Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Key Details
The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 is the 10th edition of the continental women’s tournament. The competition will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Here are the key details you need to know about the tournament:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | DP World Women’s Asia Cup 2026 |
| Dates | August 28 to September 13, 2026 |
| Format | T20I |
| Host | United Arab Emirates |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Teams | 8 |
| Groups | 2 |
| Group A | India, Pakistan, Thailand, Hong Kong, China |
| Group B | Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia, UAE |
| Defending champions | Sri Lanka |
| Most successful team | India, 7 titles |
| Total matches | 15 |
| Match start | 6:30 PM UAE time / 8:00 PM IST |
| Semi-finals | September 10 and 11 |
| Final | September 13 |
Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Teams and Groups
The eight teams are split evenly between two groups, with four sides in each group. Both groups feature a mix of established and emerging sides.
Let’s look at the teams in both groups.
Group A
- India
- Pakistan
- Thailand
- Hong Kong, China
Group A features the tournament’s biggest rivalry, with India and Pakistan joined by Thailand and Hong Kong, China.
India will enter the group stage on August 30 against Thailand. Pakistan will begin their campaign two days later against the same opponent.
Group B
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Indonesia
- United Arab Emirates
Sri Lanka lead Group B as defending champions, with Bangladesh, Indonesia and hosts UAE completing the group.
For Indonesia, the tournament represents a debut at the Women’s Asia Cup 2026. They earned their place after qualifying through the ACC Women’s Premier Cup in June.
Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Squads and Captains
All eight teams have named 15-member squads for the tournament. Several sides have also made notable changes before the competition begins.
. Here is a look at each team’s captain and full squad:
India Women
Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur
Vice-Captain: Smriti Mandhana
Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, 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.
Jemimah Rodrigues misses the tournament after suffering a high-grade right hamstring tear. Pratika Rawal replaces her.
Pakistan Women
Captain: Fatima Sana
Squad: Fatima Sana, Ayesha Zafar, Eman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Momina Riasat, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui, Sadaf Shamas, Nashra Sundhu, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar.
Pakistan has also made a late squad change, replacing injured wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi with Sadaf Shamas. Alvi suffered a posterior left-knee injury before the tournament.
Thailand Women
Captain: Naruemol Chaiwai
Squad: Naruemol Chaiwai, 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.
Naomi Hamilton is the only new addition from Thailand’s squad at the 2026 T20 World Cup Global Qualifier.
Hong Kong, China Women
Captain: Natasha Miles
Squad: Natasha Miles, 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.
Sri Lanka Women
Captain: Chamari Athapaththu
Squad: Chamari Athapaththu, 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.
Bangladesh Women
Captain: Nigar Sultana Joty
Vice-Captain: Nahida Akter
Squad: Nigar Sultana Joty, Nahida Akter, 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 Women
Captain: Nanda Sakarini
Squad: Nanda Sakarini, 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.
United Arab Emirates Women
Captain: Esha Oza
Squad: Esha Oza, 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.
Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Tournament Format and Qualification Rules
The DP World Women’s Asia Cup 2026 will use a two-group T20I format, with eight teams divided into two groups of four.
From there, each team will play three group-stage matches. The top two sides in each group will then progress to the semi-finals.
The knockout stage begins with the semi-finals on September 10 and 11. The two winners will subsequently meet in the final on September 13.
For the semi-finals, the Group A winner will face the Group B runner-up. Likewise, the Group B winner will take on the Group A runner-up.
Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Schedule
All matches of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with the group stage running from August 28 through September 8.
Here is the complete match schedule for the tournament.
| Day and Date | Matches | Group | Time [IST, GMT/Local] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, August 28 | Thailand Women vs Hong Kong, China Women | Group A | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Saturday, August 29 | Sri Lanka Women vs United Arab Emirates Women | Group B | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Sunday, August 30 | India Women vs Thailand Women | Group A | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Monday, August 31 | Bangladesh Women vs Indonesia Women | Group B | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Tuesday, September 1 | Pakistan Women vs Thailand Women | Group A | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Wednesday, September 2 | Sri Lanka Women vs Indonesia Women | Group B | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Thursday, September 3 | India Women vs Hong Kong, China Women | Group A | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Friday, September 4 | United Arab Emirates Women vs Indonesia Women | Group B | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Saturday, September 5 | India Women vs Pakistan Women | Group A | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Sunday, September 6 | Sri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh Women | Group B | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Monday, September 7 | Pakistan Women vs Hong Kong, China Women | Group A | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Tuesday, September 8 | Bangladesh Women vs United Arab Emirates Women | Group B | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Thursday, September 10 | Semi-Final 1 | TBC | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Friday, September 11 | Semi-Final 2 | TBC | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Sunday, September 13 | Final | TBC | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
How to Watch Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Live
You can watch the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 live in India on Sony Sports Network. The tournament will also be available for live streaming on Sony LIV through its app and website.
For viewers in the United Kingdom, live television coverage will be available on Sony Max UK. In Pakistan, PTV Sports will carry the television broadcast, while Tamasha will provide digital streaming.
Coverage in other regions may vary depending on local broadcast agreements. Viewers should check their regional sports broadcasters and streaming platforms for availability.
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Conclusion
The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 brings eight teams together for a competitive T20I tournament in Dubai. India enter with seven titles, while Sri Lanka begin their campaign as defending champions.
The group stage sets up an exciting route toward the semi-finals, with India and Pakistan also meeting on September 5. The confirmed squads and schedule give fans a clear view of the tournament ahead.
With 15 days of thrilling women’s cricket ahead, don’t miss a single moment of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026. Follow every match, cheer for your favourite teams and enjoy the action from the opening game to the final.
