The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 schedule has been announced, setting up another exciting match between India and Pakistan. The two teams will face each other on September 5 at the Dubai International Stadium. The much-awaited Group A match will be played under lights in Dubai.
The tournament will begin on August 28 with Thailand taking on Hong Kong China. India will open their campaign against Thailand on August 30. Group A features India, Pakistan, Thailand, and Hong Kong China. Group B includes Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the UAE, and Indonesia.
Every match in the competition will begin at 6:30 pm local time in Dubai. The group stage will decide the four semi-finalists. The first semi-final is scheduled for September 10, followed by the second on September 11. The final will be played on September 13.
India Chasing Record Eighth Title
India will enter the tournament as the most successful team in Women’s Asia Cup history. The team will be aiming to win the title for the eighth time. Pakistan are still waiting for their first Women’s Asia Cup trophy despite reaching the final twice in the past.
Pakistan finished runners-up to India in the 2012 and 2016 finals. The team will hope to change its fortunes this year. A strong performance in the group stage will be important if they want to challenge for their first continental title.
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India Hold Strong Record Against Pakistan
India have dominated this rivalry in the Women’s Asia Cup played in the T20I format. Pakistan have managed only one win against India, and that came during the 2022 edition. The overall record continues to favor the Indian side by a wide margin.
The last meeting between the two teams came during this year’s Women’s T20 World Cup. India produced a commanding display and defeated Pakistan by 64 runs in a group-stage match. That victory added another chapter to India’s strong record against their rivals.
The tournament opens with Thailand vs Hong Kong China on August 28, followed by Sri Lanka vs UAE on August 29. India meet Thailand on August 30, while Bangladesh face Indonesia on August 31. Pakistan play Thailand on September 1, Sri Lanka take on Indonesia on September 2, India face Hong Kong China on September 3, UAE meet Indonesia on September 4, and India clash with Pakistan on September 5. Sri Lanka play Bangladesh on September 6, Pakistan face Hong Kong China on September 7, and Bangladesh meet the UAE on September 8.
The top teams from both groups will qualify for the semi-finals. The first semi-final will be played on September 10, while the second is set for September 11. The winners will battle for the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 title in the final on September 13.
The India-Pakistan clash is expected to be the biggest attraction of the group stage. With India chasing another title and Pakistan aiming to create history, the match promises plenty of excitement. Cricket fans across Asia will be watching closely as the two rivals meet once again in Dubai.
Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Schedule
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| 28 August | Thailand vs Hong Kong China |
| 29 August | Sri Lanka vs UAE |
| 30 August | India vs Thailand |
| 31 August | Bangladesh vs Indonesia |
| 1 September | Pakistan vs Thailand |
| 2 September | Sri Lanka vs Indonesia |
| 3 September | India vs Hong Kong China |
| 4 September | UAE vs Indonesia |
| 5 September | India vs Pakistan |
| 6 September | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh |
| 7 September | Pakistan vs Hong Kong China |
| 8 September | Bangladesh vs UAE |
| 10 September | Semi-final 1 |
| 11 September | Semi-final 2 |
| 13 September | Final |
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