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2026 Women's T20 Asia Cup preparations and opening matches

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The 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup is currently underway at the Dubai International Stadium. On August 29, defending champions Sri Lanka opened their campaign with a nine-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates. After bowling the UAE out for 79 runs in 19.5 overs, Sri Lanka successfully chased the target with 12.1 overs remaining. Debutant Chethana Vimukthi was named Player of the Match for her figures of 3/16, while Mithali Ayodhya contributed 3/14. Captain Chamari Athapaththu led the chase with an unbeaten 48 runs off 25 balls, securing a net run rate boost of +6.263 for Sri Lanka. In Group A, Thailand has taken an early lead in the standings following a six-run victory over Hong Kong, China, holding a net run rate of +0.300. The tournament also marks the debut of the Indonesia women's national cricket team. In their first match, Indonesia was defeated by Bangladesh by 71 runs. In their second ~~appearance,~~ appearance on September 4, Indonesia faced the United Arab ~~Emirates on September 4.~~ Emirates. Indonesia was bowled out for 71 runs, with Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini top-scoring with 39 runs. Sukanya Kotte led the UAE bowling attack with figures of ~~3/16. The~~ 3/16, while Heena Hotchandani took two wickets for six runs. Captain Esha Oza contributed 30 runs and two wickets as the UAE successfully chased the target ~~of 72, reaching the goal~~ in 13.1 ~~overs, led by captain Esha Oza, who scored 30 runs.~~ overs. Following this six-wicket victory, the UAE must defeat Bangladesh in their final group-stage match to secure a place in the semifinals.

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