Women's Asia Cup 2026 Set to Ignite Dubai with Thailand vs Hong Kong China Opener
Eight teams, including defending champions Sri Lanka and seven-time winners India, are poised for T20I action at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
The story
With no international women's cricket fixtures concluding in the last 24 hours, the focus shifts to the highly anticipated Women's Asia Cup 2026, which is set to commence on Friday, August 28, in Dubai. The tournament will feature eight teams competing in the T20I format at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
The opening match will see Thailand take on Hong Kong China. India, the most successful team in the tournament's history with seven titles, will be looking to reclaim the trophy after finishing as runners-up in 2024.
They are placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Thailand, and Hong Kong China. Defending champions Sri Lanka headline Group B, which also includes Bangladesh, hosts UAE, and debutants Indonesia.
India will begin their campaign on August 30 against Thailand, while Sri Lanka will play their first match against UAE on August 29. India will be without star batter Jemimah Rodrigues, who has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Women vs Austria Women | WT20I | Turkey Women won by 8 wickets | Melike Bayram (Turkey) 11 runs off 8 balls; M Pathirangehlej (Austria) 2 wickets |
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 1st | Australia leads with 287 rating points as of May 2026 update. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 3rd | India holds third spot with 264 points as of May 2026 update. |
What we'll be watching
- Women's Asia Cup 2026: Thailand vs Hong Kong China on August 28 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Women's Asia Cup 2026: Sri Lanka vs UAE on August 29 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Women's Asia Cup 2026: India vs Thailand on August 30 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Women's Asia Cup 2026: Bangladesh vs Indonesia on August 31 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Women's Asia Cup 2026: Pakistan vs Thailand on September 1 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
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