India Women's T20 Asia Cup Squad Announced Ahead of UAE Tournament
Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the Indian side as eight Asian teams prepare for the tournament from August 28 to September 13.
The story
The international women's cricket calendar is currently in a brief lull between tours, with no matches concluding on August 5th. However, anticipation is building for the upcoming Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026, which is expected to be hosted in the UAE from August 28 to September 13.
The Asian Cricket Council is expected to confirm the full schedule in the coming days. India, aiming to reclaim the continental title, has already announced its squad, with experienced batter Harmanpreet Kaur retaining captaincy.
Seven other top Asian women's teams, including defending champions Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Malaysia, Thailand, and hosts UAE, are set to compete in the eight-team tournament. The event will serve as crucial preparation ahead of future ICC events and the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, where the women's cricket competition is scheduled for September 17 to 24.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 1st | Australia maintains the top spot in the T20I format. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 3rd | India holds third position ahead of the Women's T20 Asia Cup. |
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | 1st | Australia leads the ODI format. |
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | 3rd | India is ranked third in ODIs. |
What we'll be watching
- Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026: Tournament expected to begin August 28 in the UAE.
- Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026: Final scheduled for September 13.
- Romania Women vs Isle of Man Women: Match 2 of the Women's Continental Cricket Cup on August 26, 2026.
- Asian Games 2026: Women's cricket competition to follow Asia Cup, starting September 17 in Nagoya, Japan.
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