Women’s ACC T20 Asia Cup 2026 Schedule, Match Timings, Venues, Teams and Squads
The Women’s ACC T20 Asia Cup 2026 will bring eight of Asia’s leading and emerging women’s cricket teams to Dubai from 28 August to 13 September 2026. The tournament will feature 15 Twenty20 matches, including 12 group games, two semi-finals and the final.
All matches are scheduled under lights at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Every game begins at 6:30 p.m. UAE time, which is 8:00 p.m. in India. The tournament opens with Hong Kong, China facing Thailand on 28 August, while India begin their campaign against Thailand on 30 August. The biggest group-stage fixture, India versus Pakistan, will be played on 5 September.
Sri Lanka enter the competition as defending champions after beating India in the 2024 final. India, the most successful team in Women’s Asia Cup history, will be aiming to regain the continental title.
This guide provides the complete Women’s Asia Cup 2026 fixture list, IST timings, venue details, groups, tournament format and officially confirmed squads. Squad information is current as of 14 August 2026; teams that have not yet published a final list are clearly marked as pending.
Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026: Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Women’s ACC T20 Asia Cup 2026 |
| Organiser | Asian Cricket Council (ACC) |
| Format | Twenty20 International |
| Dates | 28 August-13 September 2026 |
| Host country | United Arab Emirates |
| Host city | Dubai |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Teams | Eight |
| Groups | Two groups of four teams |
| Total matches | 15 |
| Match time in Dubai | 6:30 p.m. GST |
| Match time in India | 8:00 p.m. IST |
| Defending champion | Sri Lanka |
| Final | 13 September 2026 |
The fixture list is available through the Asian Cricket Council’s Official Schedule, while match pages on the ACC website confirm the dates and Dubai venue.
Women’s ACC T20 Asia Cup 2026 Teams and Groups
The eight teams are divided into two groups. Each team will play the other three teams in its group once.
| Group A | Group B |
| India | Sri Lanka |
| Pakistan | Bangladesh |
| Thailand | United Arab Emirates |
| Hong Kong, China | Indonesia |
India and Pakistan are the two Full Member sides in Group A, joined by Thailand and Hong Kong. Defending champions Sri Lanka headline Group B alongside Bangladesh, hosts UAE and Indonesia.
Thailand, UAE, Indonesia and Hong Kong qualified for the main event by reaching the semi-finals of the 2026 ACC Women’s Premier Cup. Thailand went on to beat UAE in the final, while Indonesia finished third ahead of Hong Kong.
Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 Complete Schedule and Match Timings
All 15 matches will start at 6:30 p.m. in Dubai. The UAE is one hour and thirty minutes behind India, so the start time for Indian viewers is 8:00 p.m. IST.
| No. | Date and day | Match | Stage | Dubai time | India time |
| 1 | 28 August, Friday | Hong Kong, China vs Thailand | Group A | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. IST |
| 2 | 29 August, Saturday | UAE vs Sri Lanka | Group B | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. IST |
| 3 | 30 August, Sunday | India vs Thailand | Group A | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. IST |
| 4 | 31 August, Monday | Bangladesh vs Indonesia | Group B | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. IST |
| 5 | 1 September, Tuesday | Pakistan vs Thailand | Group A | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. IST |
| 6 | 2 September, Wednesday | Indonesia vs Sri Lanka | Group B | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. IST |
| 7 | 3 September, Thursday | Hong Kong, China vs India | Group A | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. IST |
| 8 | 4 September, Friday | UAE vs Indonesia | Group B | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. IST |
| 9 | 5 September, Saturday | India vs Pakistan | Group A | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. IST |
| 10 | 6 September, Sunday | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Group B | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. IST |
| 11 | 7 September, Monday | Hong Kong, China vs Pakistan | Group A | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. IST |
| 12 | 8 September, Tuesday | UAE vs Bangladesh | Group B | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. IST |
| 13 | 10 September, Thursday | Semi-final 1 | Knockout | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. IST |
| 14 | 11 September, Friday | Semi-final 2 | Knockout | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. IST |
| 15 | 13 September, Sunday | Final | Title match | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. IST |
The complete 15-match list and local start times are also published on the ESPN tournament schedule.
India Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Schedule
India will play three Group A matches. Harmanpreet Kaur’s team start against Thailand, face Hong Kong four days later and finish the league phase with the high-profile match against Pakistan.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time in India |
| 30 August | India vs Thailand | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 8:00 p.m. IST |
| 3 September | Hong Kong, China vs India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 8:00 p.m. IST |
| 5 September | India vs Pakistan | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 8:00 p.m. IST |
If India finish in the top two of Group A, they will advance to one of the semi-finals on 10 or 11 September.
Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Venue Details
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Every match in the tournament will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai Sports City. This creates a single-venue competition, reducing travel and allowing teams to stay at one base throughout the event.
The stadium is known for its circular roof lighting system, often called the Ring of Fire. Since all Women’s Asia Cup matches are scheduled in the evening, floodlights will be in use throughout the tournament.
Venue information
| Detail | Information |
| Stadium | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| City | Dubai |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Area | Dubai Sports City |
| Time zone | Gulf Standard Time, UTC+4 |
| India time difference | India is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead |
| Scheduled matches | All 15 tournament matches |
Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 Tournament Format
The competition has a straightforward two-stage format:
- Group stage: Eight teams are divided into two groups of four. Each team plays three matches.
- Semi-finals: The top two teams from each group qualify for the knockout stage.
- Final: The semi-final winners contest the title on 13 September.
Points, net run rate and the ACC’s tournament playing conditions will determine group positions where teams finish level. There is no Super Four round in this edition.
Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Squads
As of 14 August 2026, India and Sri Lanka have announced their final 15-player squads. Pakistan, Bangladesh, UAE, Thailand, Hong Kong and Indonesia have not yet published final Asia Cup squads through an official board or recognised series source. Their sections are marked pending to avoid presenting an older tournament list as a 2026 selection.
India Women’s Squad
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), G. Kamalini (WK), Arundhati Reddy, Prema Rawat, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Renuka Thakur, Nandni Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Pratika Rawal
India made a late injury change on 14 August. Jemimah Rodrigues was ruled out with a high-grade right hamstring tear, and Pratika Rawal was named as her replacement. The updated list is confirmed by the BCCI’s Official Announcement.
Sri Lanka Women’s Squad
Chamari Athapaththu – Captain, Imesha Dulani, Sanjana Kavindi, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama – Vice Captain, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Hasini Perera, Kaushini Nuthyangana – Wicket Keeper, Dewmi Vihanga, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Chamudi Praboda, Chethana Vimukthi, Kawya Kavindi, Mithali Ayodya
Sri Lanka’s 15-member list was announced on 13 August. Chamari Athapaththu remains captain, while Harshitha Samarawickrama is vice-captain. The complete squad is available in Sri Lanka Cricket’s Official Release.
Pakistan Women’s Squad
Final squad: Yet to be officially announced as of 14 August 2026.
Pakistan will play Thailand on 1 September, India on 5 September and Hong Kong on 7 September.
Bangladesh Women’s Squad
Final squad: Yet to be officially announced as of 14 August 2026.
Bangladesh are grouped with Indonesia, Sri Lanka and UAE. Their final league match against the hosts on 8 September could be important for qualification.
United Arab Emirates Women’s Squad
Final squad: Yet to be officially announced as of 14 August 2026.
UAE have home advantage and open their campaign against defending champions Sri Lanka on 29 August.
Thailand Women’s Squad
Final squad: Yet to be officially announced as of 14 August 2026.
Thailand play the tournament opener against Hong Kong before facing India and Pakistan.
Hong Kong, China Women’s Squad
Final squad: Yet to be officially announced as of 14 August 2026.
Hong Kong’s group schedule features Thailand, India and Pakistan.
Indonesia Women’s Squad
Final squad: Yet to be officially announced as of 14 August 2026.
Indonesia face Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and UAE in Group B after qualifying through the ACC Women’s Premier Cup.
Key Matches to Watch
India vs Pakistan — 5 September
The most anticipated league match will begin at 8:00 p.m. IST on Saturday, making it a convenient prime-time fixture for viewers in India. Beyond the rivalry, the result could play a major role in deciding Group A’s final positions.
UAE vs Sri Lanka — 29 August
The hosts begin against the defending champions. UAE will have local familiarity, while Sri Lanka arrive with the experience of Chamari Athapaththu and a title to defend.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka — 6 September
This Group B match brings together two established Asian sides and may determine who finishes at the top of the group.
The semi-finals — 10 and 11 September
With only the top two teams from each group advancing, the semi-finals will decide which sides reach the 13 September title match.
Who Are the Defending Champions?
Sri Lanka won the 2024 Women’s T20 Asia Cup by defeating India by eight wickets in the final at Dambulla. It was Sri Lanka’s first Women’s Asia Cup title.
India remain the tournament’s most successful side with seven championships. Bangladesh won the 2018 edition, making Sri Lanka and Bangladesh the only teams other than India to lift the trophy before the 2026 tournament.
Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Live Streaming and TV Broadcast
The Asian Cricket Council had not announced the final country-by-country television and streaming partners as of 14 August 2026. Viewers should check the ACC website and official broadcaster announcements closer to 28 August.
Avoid publishing an unconfirmed channel or streaming service as official. Broadcast rights may differ by country, and a platform used for an earlier Asia Cup is not automatically confirmed for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 begin?
The tournament begins on 28 August 2026 with Hong Kong, China playing Thailand.
When is the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final?
The final is scheduled for 13 September 2026 at 6:30 p.m. UAE time, or 8:00 p.m. IST.
Where will the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 be played?
All matches will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.
What time will matches start in India?
Every match is scheduled to start at 8:00 p.m. IST.
When is the India vs Pakistan women’s match?
India and Pakistan will meet on 5 September 2026 at 8:00 p.m. IST.
How many teams are participating?
Eight teams will compete: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE, Thailand, Hong Kong and Indonesia.
How many matches will be played?
The tournament comprises 15 matches: 12 group games, two semi-finals and one final.
Have all team squads been announced?
No. As of 14 August, India and Sri Lanka have announced final squads. The other six teams’ final lists are still awaited and should be added only after official confirmation.
Final Word
The Women’s ACC T20 Asia Cup 2026 promises 17 days of international cricket in Dubai, with eight teams competing for the continental title. The single-venue schedule makes the competition simple to follow: every match is at Dubai International Cricket Stadium and every start time is 8:00 p.m. IST.
India versus Pakistan on 5 September is the headline group fixture, while defending champions Sri Lanka will begin their campaign against the hosts. With only two teams from each group qualifying, every match will matter on the road to the 13 September final.
Schedule and squad information checked on 14 August 2026. Fixtures, player availability, broadcast partners and ticket details remain subject to official change.
