Women's Asia Cup 2026 Schedule Announced; ICC T20I Rankings See Player Movement
The Asian Cricket Council unveiled the full schedule for the upcoming T20I tournament in Dubai, while recent performances led to shifts in player rankings.
The story
The international women's cricket calendar is gearing up for the Women's Asia Cup 2026, with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) officially unveiling the tournament schedule. Set to take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from August 28 to September 13, all matches will be hosted at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Eight teams will compete in the T20I format, with a highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan scheduled for September 5. India will begin their campaign against Thailand on August 30. Sri Lanka are the defending champions.
Meanwhile, the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings, updated today, reflect performances from Sri Lanka's recent white-ball series against Pakistan. Pakistan secured a consolation victory in the third and final T20I, though Sri Lanka claimed both the ODI and T20I series by 2-1 margins. Pakistan's spinner Nashra Sundhu climbed to eighth in the T20I bowling rankings, while batter Shawaal Zulfiqar rose to 49th. For Sri Lanka, Imesha Dulani moved to 22nd in batting and was named Player of the Series, and Kavisha Dilhari ascended to 13th among all-rounders.
Series in play
Pakistan Women tour of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka won the three-match T20I series 2-1.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings | Nashra Sundhu (Pakistan) - 8th in Bowling | Climbed one place after taking 1-17 in the final T20I against Sri Lanka. |
| ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings | Imesha Dulani (Sri Lanka) - 22nd in Batting | Gained five places and named Player of the Series against Pakistan. |
| ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings | Kavisha Dilhari (Sri Lanka) - 13th in All-rounders | Climbed one place after finishing as leading wicket-taker in the series against Pakistan. |
What we'll be watching
- Women's Asia Cup 2026: Tournament begins August 28 in Dubai, UAE.
- Women's Asia Cup 2026: India vs Thailand on August 30 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
- Women's Asia Cup 2026: India vs Pakistan on September 5 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
- Women's Asia Cup 2026: Final on September 13 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
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