Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 Begins in Dubai

The 10th edition of the Women's T20 Asia Cup began in Dubai on Friday, August 28, 2026, with Thailand facing Hong Kong in the opening match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The tournament, featuring eight of Asia's top teams, will run until September 13, with all 15 matches hosted at the same venue.

The competition is divided into two groups. Group A includes India, Pakistan, Thailand, and Hong Kong, while Group B consists of defending champions Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the host United Arab Emirates. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals on September 10 and 11, with the final scheduled for September 13.

India, the most successful team in the tournament's history with three T20 titles, arrived in Dubai on August 26 to begin preparations. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur emphasized the high level of competition, noting the significant improvement across all Asian teams in recent years. "Asia Cup is a platform where you can really test yourself... all the teams, they are the ones in the last two-three years we have seen massive improvement," she stated. India will open their campaign against Thailand on August 30, followed by a highly...