Women's Asia Cup Nears: India Prepares for August 30 Opener Against Thailand
With no international fixtures in play, anticipation builds for the Women's Asia Cup 2026, set to commence later this month in Dubai.
The story
The international women's cricket calendar is currently in a quiet phase, with no matches played since the previous edition. Attention now turns to the upcoming Women's Asia Cup 2026, scheduled to begin on August 28 in Dubai.
Eight teams will compete for the continental T20 title, with India, the defending champions from 2022, looking to reclaim the trophy after a loss to Sri Lanka in the 2024 final. India Women are slated to begin their campaign on August 30 against Thailand, followed by a match against Hong Kong, China on September 3.
The highly anticipated clash between India and arch-rivals Pakistan is set for September 5. The tournament will feature group stages, with semi-finals on September 10 and 11, leading to the final on September 13. All matches will be held at the Dubai International Stadium.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | 1st | Australia currently holds the top spot. |
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | 3rd | India is positioned third, behind Australia and New Zealand. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 1st | Australia is the top-ranked team in the T20I format. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 2nd | India holds the second position in the T20I rankings. |
What we'll be watching
- Women's Asia Cup 2026: Thailand vs Hong Kong, China on August 28 in Dubai.
- Women's Asia Cup 2026: Sri Lanka vs UAE on August 29 in Dubai.
- Women's Asia Cup 2026: India vs Thailand on August 30 in Dubai.
- Women's Asia Cup 2026: Bangladesh vs Indonesia on August 31 in Dubai.
- Women's Asia Cup 2026: Pakistan vs Thailand on September 1 in Dubai.
- Women's Asia Cup 2026: India vs Pakistan on September 5 in Dubai.
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