Womens Asia Cup 2026 Full Schedule, Squads, and Groups

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Women's Asia Cup 2026: The tenth edition of the Women's Asia Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates in August and September 2026. Eight teams will compete in the fast-paced T20I format, with all matches taking place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium; the final is scheduled for September 13. The eight participating nations have been divided into two groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals. So, ahead of the tournament.

The tournament will kick off on August 28 with a match between Hong Kong and Thailand. The group stage will feature several key encounters, including the high-profile clash between India and Pakistan on September 5.

Following their historic 2024 victory, defending champions Sri Lanka will once again be led by experienced all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu. The seven-time champions, India, will take the field under the captaincy of Harmanpreet Kaur, supported by vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and explosive players like Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma. let’s take a look at the full schedule, squads, captains, and groups for the Women's Asia Cup 2026

Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Format & Groups

Womens Asia Cup 2026 Full Schedule, Squads, and Groups

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The eight countries competing in the tournament have been divided into two separate groups of four teams each. Following the group stage, the top two teams from each group will qualify directly for the semi-finals.

Group A

India
Pakistan
Thailand
Hong Kong

Group B

Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
UAE
Indonesia

Women Asia Cup 2026 Squads

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India Women Squad

Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain), Shafali Verma, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (Wicketkeeper), G. Kamalini (Wicketkeeper), Arundhati Reddy, Prema Rawat, Radha Yadav, Sri Charani, Renuka Thakur, Nandani Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Pratika Rawal.

Pakistan Women Squad

Fatima Sana (Captain), Ayesha Zafar, Iman Nasir, Eyman Fatima, Gul Firoza, Momina Riyasat, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (Wicketkeeper), Sadaf Shamas, Nashra Sundhu, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar.

Sri Lanka Women Squad

Chamari Athapaththu (captain), Mithali Ayodhya, Kavisha Dilhari, Imisha Dulani, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavya Kavindi, Sanjana Kavindi, Sugandhika Kumari, Kaushini Nutyangana, Hasini Perera, Chamudi Praboda, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Neelakshiksha Silva, Devmi Vihanga, Chetna Vimukti.

Bangladesh Women Squad

Nigar Sultana Joti (Captain), Nahida Akhtar (Vice-Captain), Dilara Akhtar, Zuaria Firdous, Sharmin Akhtar Supta, Sarmin Sultana, Sobhana Mostori, Shorna Akhtar, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatoon, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akhtar, Sultana Khatoon, Shanjeeda Akhtar Maghala, Fariha Islam. Trisna.

UAE Women Squad

Isha Oja (captain), Archara Supriya, Heena Hotchandani, Induja Nandakumar, Janani Thirukkumaran, Lavanya Kenny, Mehul Kulkarni, Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharanidharka, Siya Gokhale, Shashikala Silva, Suraksha Kote, Theertha Sathish, Uttara Iyer, Vaishnav Mahesh.

Thailand Women Squad

Naruemol Chaiwai (Captain), Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Natthakan Chantham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Suleeporn Laomi, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Thipatcha Putthawong, Phannita Maya, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Nannaphat Chaihan, Koranit Suwanchonrathi, Thanrada Sa-sawan, Naomi Hamilton.

Hong Kong Women Squad

Natasha Miles (Captain), Maryam Bibi, Chan Ka Ying, Chan Sau Ha, Chan Shing Yan Dorothea, Iqra Sahar, Joyleen Kaur, Mahekdeep Kaur, Mariko Hill, Marina Lamplough, Ruchitha Venkatesh, Shanzeen Shahzad, Siu Mei Wai, Wong Wing Kiu Hayley, Yasmin Daswani.