Women's Asia Cup 2026: Complete squads, schedule, telecast details and everything you need to know

The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 is all set to begin in the UAE on August 28, with eight teams competing for continental glory. The 10th edition of the tournament will run until September 13, with all matches scheduled to be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Sri Lanka enter the tournament as the defending champions after beating India in the 2024 final. India, meanwhile, are the most successful team in Women’s Asia Cup history, having won the title seven times. The tournament began in 2004 as an ODI competition before switching to the T20 format in 2012.

Throughout this article, we will provide all the key details about the Women’s Asia Cup 2026, including the complete squads, schedule, match timings, telecast and live-streaming details, venue information and everything else you need to know about the tournament.

Women's Asia Cup 2026: Format and groups

The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 will feature eight teams divided into two groups of four. Each team will play three group-stage matches, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. The semi-finals will be played on September 10 and 11, while the final is scheduled for September 13.

Group A includes India, Pakistan, Thailand and Hong Kong, China, while Group B consists of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the UAE and Indonesia. Thailand and Hong Kong, China will play the tournament opener on August 28, while defending champions Sri Lanka will begin their campaign against hosts UAE on August 29.

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India will look to regain the title after losing the 2024 final to Sri Lanka. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the seven-time champions, with Smriti Mandhana as her deputy. However, India will be without Jemimah Rodrigues, who was ruled out with a high-grade right hamstring tear. Pratika Rawal has replaced her and will receive her maiden T20I call-up. India will face Thailand on August 30, Hong Kong, China on September 3 and Pakistan on September 5.

Women's Asia Cup 2026: Complete squads list at a glance

The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 will feature eight teams, with some of the region’s leading players set to compete for the continental title. India will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, while defending champions Sri Lanka will be captained by Chamari Athapaththu. Pakistan, Bangladesh, UAE, Thailand and Hong Kong,

China have also announced their squads, while Indonesia are yet to name their final 15-member squad. Here is the complete squad list for the Women’s Asia Cup 2026:

India: Harmanpreet Kaur(C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (WK), G Kamalini (WK), Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh, N Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma

Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (C), Imesha Dulani, Sanjana Kavindi, Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama (VC), Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Hasini Perera, Kaushini Nuthyangana (WK), Dewmi Vihanga, Sugandika Kumari, Chamudi Praboda, Chethana Vimukthi, Kawya Kavindi, Mithali Ayodhya

Pakistan: Fatima Sana (C), Ayesha Zafar, Eman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Momina Riasat, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (WK), Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sundhu, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar
Reserves: Tasmia Rubab, Humna Bilal, Maham Anees, Sadaf Shamas

Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter (VC), Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sarmin Sultana, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Sultana Khatun, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Fariha Islam Trisna

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UAE: Esha Oza (C), Archara Supriya, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Janani Thirukkumaran, Lavanya Keny, Mehul Kulkarni, Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Siya Gokhale, Sashikala Silva, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish (WK), Uttara Iyer, Vaishnave Mahesh

Thailand: Naruemol Chaiwai (C), Nannapat Khoncharoenkai (WK), Nathakan Chantham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Suleeporn Laomi, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Thipatcha Putthawong, Phannita Maya, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Chayanisa Phengpaeng, Nannaphat Chaihan, Koranit Suwanchonrathi, Thanrada Seesawan, Naomi Hamilton

Hong Kong, China: Natasha Miles (C), Maryam Bibi, Charlotte Chan, Iqra Sahar, Ruchitha Venkatesh, Shanzeen Shahzad, Alison Siu, Yasmin Daswani, Marina Lamplough, Mahekdeep Kaur, Mariko Hill, Joyleen Kaur, Kary Chan, Shing Chan Dorothea, Hailey Wong

Indonesia: Indonesia’s final 15-member squad has not been announced yet.

Women's Asia Cup 2026: Full schedule, dates and venues

All 15 matches of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The tournament will begin with Thailand facing Hong Kong, China on August 28, while the final is scheduled for September 13. All matches will start at 8:00 PM IST. The venue previously hosted the Indian men’s team’s Asia Cup 2025 title-winning campaign, where Suryakumar Yadav’s side defeated Pakistan in the final.

Women's Asia Cup 2026: Telecast details and live streaming

The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 will be available live on television through the Sony Sports Network. Fans across India can watch all the matches on the network’s sports channels.

For fans who prefer to watch the tournament online, the matches will be available for live streaming on the Sony LIV app. This will allow viewers to follow the action on their phones, tablets and other supported devices.

With all matches scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IST, fans can easily tune in to watch their favourite teams compete for the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 title.