The Women’s Asia Cup will begin on August 28 after the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced the complete schedule for the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026. The tournament will continue until September 13 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
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A total of eight teams will compete in the tournament. Group A features defending champions India, Pakistan, Thailand and Hong Kong, China. Meanwhile, Group B includes Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Notably, Dubai will host all 15 matches, including both semi-finals and the final.
Pakistan to face India on September 5
Pakistan will launch their campaign against Thailand on September 1. Afterwards, they will meet arch-rivals India in a highly anticipated contest on September 5. Later, they will conclude the group stage against Hong Kong, China on September 7.
Meanwhile, India will begin their title defence against Thailand on August 30. Before that, the opening match of the tournament will feature Thailand and Hong Kong, China on August 28.
Semi-finals and final schedule
Each team will play every other side in its respective group during the league stage. Subsequently, the top two teams from each pool will qualify for the semi-finals.
Thereafter, the first semi-final will take place on September 10. Similarly, the second semi-final is scheduled for September 11. Finally, the winners will compete in the final on September 13.
Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 Fixtures
August 28: Thailand vs Hong Kong, China
August 29: Sri Lanka vs UAE
August 30: India vs Thailand
August 31: Bangladesh vs Indonesia
September 1: Pakistan vs Thailand
September 2: Sri Lanka vs Indonesia
September 3: India vs Hong Kong, China
September 4: UAE vs Indonesia
September 5: Pakistan vs India
September 6: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
September 7: Pakistan vs Hong Kong, China
September 8: Bangladesh vs UAE
September 10: First Semi-final (A1 vs B2)
September 11: Second Semi-final (A2 vs B1)
September 13: Final
