Women's International Cricket Pauses for Major Teams as Asia Cup and Asian Games Approach
Teams prepare for continental T20 battles in Dubai and the Asian Games in Japan later this month and in September.
The story
The international women's cricket calendar is experiencing a lull for Full Member nations, with no major bilateral series currently underway. However, the quiet period is set to conclude with two significant tournaments on the horizon.
The Women's Asia Cup 2026, hosted in Dubai, will kick off on August 28 and run until September 13. Eight teams will compete for the continental T20 title, with a highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan scheduled for September 5 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Shortly after, the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, will feature its women's cricket competition from September 17 to 22. India is set to begin its campaign in the quarter-finals against hosts Japan. These upcoming events mark the next major international engagements for women's teams.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papua New Guinea Women vs Thailand Women | WODI | Thailand Women won by 5 wickets |
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | #1 Australia | Australia currently leads the global ODI rankings. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | #1 Australia | Australia holds the top spot in the T20I format. |
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 in Dubai.
- Women's Asia Cup 2026: India vs Pakistan on September 5 in Dubai.
- South Africa Women tour of Zimbabwe (T20Is): Series starts September 11.
- Asian Games 2026: Women's cricket competition begins September 17 in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
- Asian Games 2026: India Women face Japan Women in the Quarter-Finals on September 17.
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