The Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 concluded on 13 September at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This page is the original tournament guide. For full results, the points table and a tournament recap, see the Asia Cup 2026 Recap hub. Eight teams played across two groups, with India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh advancing to the knockouts.
The tournament is complete. View full results, points table and fantasy review.
See the Asia Cup 2026 RecapTournament Format
The eight teams are split into two groups of four. Each team plays the other three in its group, six matches per group, twelve in total. The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals. The two semi-final winners meet in the Final on 13 September.
Groups & Teams
Group A
- 🇮🇳 India Women, defending Asian champions, favourites
- 🇵🇰 Pakistan Women, consistent rivals, Fatima Sana leads a strong bowling attack
- 🇹🇭 Thailand Women, won Match 1 vs Hong Kong by 6 runs; pace and all-round depth
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong Women, competitive associate side; Natasha Miles leads
Group B
- 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Women, Chamari Athapaththu anchors batting and bowling
- 🇧🇩 Bangladesh Women, Nigar Sultana (c/WK) and Nahida Akter (vc) provide experience
- 🇦🇪 UAE Women, Esha Oza leads a young, UAE-based squad
- 🇮🇩 Indonesia Women, making strides in women's cricket; Nanda Sakarini leads
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
All 15 matches are played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS), one of the fastest-developing women's cricket venues in Asia. Day/night matches start at 6:30 PM local time (2:30 PM GMT / 8:00 PM IST). The pitch at DICS typically offers a true surface with good carry, favouring both batters in powerplay and spinners in the middle overs once the ball grips. Dew in the evenings can advantage the chasing team, factor that into captaincy decisions.
Full Match Schedule
Key Players to Watch
Smriti Mandhana (India Women) — Vice-Captain, Left-Hand Bat
Mandhana is the tournament's standout batter, attacking, left-handed, and dangerous from ball one. Her powerplay hitting at T20I level makes her the first name on every fantasy sheet for India matches. As vice-captain, she leads India's batting alongside Harmanpreet Kaur.
Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka Women) — Captain, All-rounder
Athapaththu is Sri Lanka's captain and their most dangerous batter, a left-hander who can single-handedly win matches. She also bowls off-breaks, giving fantasy teams dual upside. A must-pick whenever Sri Lanka play.
Fatima Sana (Pakistan Women) — Captain, Bowling All-rounder
Fatima Sana is Pakistan's captain and their most reliable wicket-taker. A right-arm medium-pacer who also contributes with the bat in the lower order, she delivers consistent fantasy returns across both departments. Always consider her as a captain option in close contests.
Nahida Akter (Bangladesh Women) — Vice-Captain, Left-arm Spinner
Bangladesh's bowling spearhead, slow left-arm orthodox, effective on Dubai's dry pitches. Nahida has been Bangladesh's best bowler in recent T20Is and is a genuine wicket-taking option at favourable economy rates.
Deepti Sharma (India Women) — All-rounder, Left-hand Bat / Off-break
Deepti is India's classic all-rounder, contributes useful overs and can bat anywhere in the top six. Her off-breaks are particularly effective in the Dubai conditions where the ball grips. Excellent budget fantasy value.
How to Follow on CricketDream
CricketDream supports all 15 Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 matches with live fantasy scoring. Use the Team Builder to pick your XI, the Predictor to call match results for points, or the Draft mode to compete against friends in a season-long format. All squads are loaded, only official Women's Asia Cup 2026 squad members are selectable.
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