The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced its 15-member squad for the ACC Women's Asia Cup 2026, appointing experienced batter Esha Oza as captain. The tournament will be held in the UAE from August 28 to September 13, 2026, with matches taking place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This announcement comes at a crucial time for UAE women's cricket as the team prepares to face some of Asia's strongest sides. The UAE has been placed in Group B alongside defending champions Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Indonesia.
UAE Women's Asia Cup 2026 Squad
The UAE has selected a balanced 15-member squad featuring a mix of experienced players and young talent. Esha Oza will lead the team, while Theertha Satish has been included as the wicketkeeper.
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 and Vaishnave Mahesh.
The hosts have named a strong squad for #DPWorldWomensAsiaCup2026 ~ with Esha Oza once again entrusted with the captaincy 🇦🇪#ACC pic.twitter.com/om44Dfc17y
— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) August 21, 2026
What changes have been made to the UAE squad for the 2026 Asia Cup?
The UAE women's cricket team recently participated in the 2026 ACC Women's Premier Cup held in Malaysia in June. After reaching the final of this 18-team T20I tournament, the UAE suffered a six-wicket defeat against Thailand. Three players who did not play in the Women's Premier Cup—Archana Supriya, Siya Gokhale, and Uttara Iyer—have been selected for the UAE squad for the 2026 Women's Asia Cup.
Archana last played for the UAE in Namibia in September 2024 and is set to make a comeback after a break of nearly two years, while Mumbai-born Siya Gokhale last played during the Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament in Bangkok in February this year. Meanwhile, Uttara Iyer, who has not yet played an international match, could make her debut in the 2026 Asia Cup.
What is Isha Oza's record as captain?
Esha Oza has been captaining the UAE women's cricket team in T20Is since 2023. She has led the national team in 54 T20I matches so far, securing 37 wins and suffering only 17 losses. Oza is also the most successful captain in the history of UAE women's cricket, leading the charts in terms of both the highest number of wins and the best win percentage (68.51%).
UAE Women's Team's Asia Cup 2026 Schedule
Venue - Dubai International Cricket Stadium T20
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Venue - Dubai International Cricket Stadium T20
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Venue - Dubai International Cricket Stadium T20
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