The ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 is set to begin in the United Arab Emirates on August 28, with eight teams competing for one of the biggest prizes in Asian women’s cricket. Running until September 13, the 10th edition of the tournament brings together established contenders, ambitious associates and a historic debutant.
The tournament will also break new ground this year. For the first time, every match will be played under floodlights at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, creating a distinctive setting for three weeks of high-pressure T20 cricket.
Two Groups, One route to the Knockouts
The eight participating teams have been divided into two groups of four. Each side will play every other team in its group once, with the top two teams from each section progressing to the semi-finals.
Group A: India, Pakistan, Thailand and Hong Kong
Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates and Indonesia
With only two qualification spots available from each group, even a single defeat could have a major impact on the race for the knockout stages.
Women’s Asia Cup 2026, Complete schedule
| Date | Match Details | Timings (IST, GMT and Local) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 28 2026 | Match 1, Group A – Thailand Women vs Hong Kong, China Women Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Sat, Aug 29 2026 | Match 2, Group B – Sri Lanka Women vs United Arab Emirates Women Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Sun, Aug 30 2026 | Match 3, Group A – India Women vs Thailand Women Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Mon, Aug 31 2026 | Match 4, Group B – Bangladesh Women vs Indonesia Women Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Tue, Sep 1 2026 | Match 5, Group A – Pakistan Women vs Thailand Women Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Wed, Sep 2 2026 | Match 6, Group B – Sri Lanka Women vs Indonesia Women Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Thu, Sep 3 2026 | Match 7, Group A – India Women vs Hong Kong, China Women Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Fri, Sep 4 2026 | Match 8, Group B – United Arab Emirates Women vs Indonesia Women Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Sat, Sep 5 2026 | Match 9, Group A – India Women vs Pakistan Women Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Sun, Sep 6 2026 | Match 10, Group B – Sri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh Women Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Mon, Sep 7 2026 | Match 11, Group A – Pakistan Women vs Hong Kong, China Women Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Tue, Sep 8 2026 | Match 12, Group B – Bangladesh Women vs United Arab Emirates Women Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Thu, Sep 10 2026 | Semi-Final 1 – TBC vs TBC Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Fri, Sep 11 2026 | Semi-Final 2 – TBC vs TBC Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
| Sun, Sep 13 2026 | Final – TBC vs TBC Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local |
Also READ: Sri Lanka suffer setback as Dewmi Vihanga ruled out of Women’s Asia Cup 2026; replacement announced
Broadcast and Live Streaming details
- India: Sony Sports Network; SonyLIV
- Pakistan: Tamasha
- United Kingdom: Sony Max UK
- Sri Lanka: TV1
Also READ: Anjum Chopra predicts the winner of Women’s Asia Cup 2026
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