ICC Women's T20 Asia Cup, 2026

The Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 is set to bring the best of Asian women’s cricket together in Dubai from August 28 to September 13. Eight teams will battle for continental supremacy, with India, Pakistan, Thailand and Hong Kong placed in Group A, while defending champions Sri Lanka join Bangladesh, UAE and tournament debutants Indonesia in Group B. With the competition being played in the fast-paced T20 format at the Dubai International Stadium, teams will have little room for error as they fight for a place in the knockout stages.

India will once again enter the tournament among the leading contenders, while Sri Lanka will look to defend the title they won in 2024 after defeating India in the final. Pakistan and Bangladesh have enough quality to challenge the favourites, while hosts UAE will hope familiarity with conditions gives them an important advantage. Thailand and Hong Kong China will be looking to upset the established sides, while Indonesia’s first appearance in the Women’s Asia Cup adds another intriguing storyline to the competition.

The group stage promises several exciting encounters, with the highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash on September 5 expected to be one of the biggest matches of the tournament. Dubai conditions could also make adaptability crucial, with teams needing to balance aggressive batting with smart use of spin and variations through the middle overs. With established stars, emerging players and eight ambitious teams competing for the trophy, the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 promises an exciting fortnight of cricket and another important chapter in the continued growth of the women’s game across Asia.