Women's Asia Cup 2026 Set to Commence Next Week in Dubai
Eight teams, including defending champions Sri Lanka, will vie for the continental T20 title from August 28 to September 13.
The story
The international women's cricket calendar is currently in a brief pause, with no senior international fixtures played in the last 48 hours. The focus now shifts to the upcoming Women's Asia Cup 2026, which is scheduled to begin on August 28 in Dubai.
This biennial T20 tournament will feature eight teams competing for the continental title until September 13. India, the most successful team in the tournament's history, will be looking to reclaim the trophy after finishing as runners-up in the 2024 edition. Sri Lanka are the defending champions, while Indonesia will make their debut in the competition. [2]
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | 1st | Australia leads with a rating of 163. [2] |
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | 2nd | England holds the second spot with a rating of 125. [2] |
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | 3rd | India is positioned third with a rating of 124. [2] |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 1st | Australia is at the top with a rating of 291. [3] |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 2nd | England is second with a rating of 276. [3] |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 3rd | India is ranked third with a rating of 262. [3] |
What we'll be watching
- Women's Asia Cup 2026: Thailand vs Hong Kong, China (August 28, Dubai International Cricket Stadium) [2]
- Women's Asia Cup 2026: Sri Lanka vs UAE (August 29, Dubai International Cricket Stadium) [2]
- Women's Asia Cup 2026: India vs Thailand (August 30, Dubai International Cricket Stadium) [2]
- Women's Asia Cup 2026: India vs Pakistan (September 5, Dubai International Cricket Stadium) [2]
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