Women's Asia Cup 2026 to kick off in Dubai with India‑Pakistan clash on Sept 5

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The Asian Cricket Council announced on 6 August 2026 that the sixth edition of the Women’s Asia Cup will be staged in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with all matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The T20 tournament runs from 28 August to 13 September and features eight teams – India, Pakistan, Thailand, Hong Kong (China), Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates and Indonesia – split into two groups of four. Group A comprises India, Pakistan, Thailand and Hong Kong (China); Group B comprises Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia. The top two sides from each group advance to the semifinals on 10 and 11 September, with the final on 13 September. The high‑profile India‑Pakistan match is scheduled for 5 September at 18:30 local time, drawing considerable attention across South Asia. India, the most successful team with seven titles, will seek an eighth crown, while Pakistan have yet to win the competition.

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[● 4 SOURCES] All matches of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · circleofcricket.com · www.newsx.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Group A consists of India, Pakistan, Thailand and Hong Kong (China); Group B consists of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates and Indonesia. samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · circleofcricket.com · www.newsx.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Eight teams – India, Pakistan, Thailand, Hong Kong (China), Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates and Indonesia – will compete. samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · circleofcricket.com · www.newsx.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The top two teams from each group will qualify for semifinals on 10 and 11 September, with the final on 13 September. samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · circleofcricket.com · www.newsx.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The Asian Cricket Council announced the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 schedule on 6 August 2026. samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · circleofcricket.com · www.newsx.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The tournament runs from 28 August to 13 September 2026. samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · circleofcricket.com · www.newsx.com
[● 4 SOURCES] India has won the Women’s Asia Cup seven times previously and will seek an eighth title; Pakistan have never won the tournament. samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · circleofcricket.com · www.newsx.com
[● 4 SOURCES] India and Pakistan will meet on 5 September 2026 at 18:30 local time. samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · circleofcricket.com · www.newsx.com