India-Pakistan Clash Highlights Announced as Women's Asia Cup Schedule Revealed
The T20 tournament in UAE will feature eight teams, with India and Pakistan set to meet on September 5.
The story
The international women's cricket calendar is currently in a brief lull, but new schedules are emerging. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the full schedule for the upcoming Women's Asia Cup, which will be played in the UAE from August 28 to September 13.
Eight teams will compete in the T20 format, with a highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan scheduled for September 5 at the Dubai International Stadium. India is grouped with Pakistan, Thailand, and Hong Kong, while defending champions Sri Lanka are in Group B with Bangladesh, Indonesia, and China.
This tournament will serve as preparation for the upcoming Asian Games. Additionally, Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirmed the addition of a three-match T20I series to India's multi-format tour of South Africa in December 2026, aiming to prepare the Proteas Women for the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy in February 2027.
What we'll be watching
- The Women's Asia Cup begins on August 28 in the UAE.
- India Women face Thailand in their opening Asia Cup match on August 30.
- The highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the Women's Asia Cup is set for September 5 in Dubai.
- Sri Lanka Women and Bangladesh Women meet in a key Group B fixture on September 6.
- India Women's multi-format tour of South Africa, now including T20Is, kicks off with a Test match on December 9.
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