# 2026 Women's T20 Asia Cup in UAE

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-womens-t20-asia-cup-in-uae
> Updated: 2026-08-06T14:45:23.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

The Asian Cricket Council confirmed on 6 August 2026 that the sixth Women’s T20 Asia Cup will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with every match scheduled at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium under floodlights. The tournament runs from 28 August to 13 September and features eight teams – India, Pakistan, Thailand, Hong Kong (China), Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia – divided into two groups of four as previously outlined. Group A (India, Pakistan, Thailand, Hong Kong) and Group B (Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE, Indonesia) will each play a round‑robin, with the top two progressing to the semi‑finals on 10–11 September and the final on 13 September. The marquee India‑Pakistan group match is set for 5 September at 18:30 local time, attracting significant regional interest. The schedule leaves a narrow window for the finalists to travel to Nagoya for the women's cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games (17–24 September).

## Claims

- The Asian Cricket Council announced the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 schedule on 6 August 2026. (corroborated by 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. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The tournament runs from 28 August to 13 September 2026. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Eight teams – India, Pakistan, Thailand, Hong Kong (China), Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates and Indonesia – will compete. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- India and Pakistan will meet on 5 September 2026 at 18:30 local time. (corroborated by 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. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The top two teams from each group will qualify for semifinals on 10 and 11 September, with the final on 13 September. (corroborated by 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. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-06: Women's Asia Cup 2026 to kick off in Dubai with India‑Pakistan clash on Sept 5

The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 will be held in Dubai from 28 Aug‑13 Sept, featuring eight teams. India faces Pakistan on 5 Sept, a key T20 clash.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-pakistan-womens-cricket-highvoltage-match-set-for-sep-5-in-asia-cup

### 2026-08-03: UAE to host 2026 Women's T20 Asia Cup in August‑September

The Asian Cricket Council plans to hold the 2026 Women's T20 Asia Cup in the UAE from Aug 28‑Sep 13, but a formal announcement is pending, causing squad uncertainty and a tight schedule before the Asian Games –

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uae-to-host-2026-womens-t20-asia-cup-in-augustseptember

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