The Women Asia Cup 2026 going to start in UAE on August 28, and it gonna feature eight team in this T20I edition of the tournament. The defending champion Sri Lanka will try hard to defend they title, while India, which be the most successful team in Asia Cup history, also enter the tournament. In fact in that, the tournament goes by two groups, for which the top two of each group will go through the semi-finals.
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Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Squads: Group A Teams
The Group A of the tournament shows India, Pakistan, Hong Kong China and Thailand. Many on 12BET Exchange are saying that it will be an interesting group match for the top odds!
India 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, Sree Charani, Renuka Thakur, Nandni Sharma, Kranti Gaud and Pratika Rawal.
Pakistan Squad
Fatima Sana (captain), Ayesha Zafar, Eman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Momina Riasat, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (wicketkeeper), Sadaf Shamas, Nashra Sundhu, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar.
Hong Kong China 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 Hailey and Yasmin Daswani.
Thailand 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 Seesawan and Naomi Hamilton.
Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Squads: Group B Teams
Group B is make up of defending champion Sri Lanka, plus Bangladesh, Indonesia, and host team United Arab Emirates too.
Sri Lanka Squad
Chamari Athapaththu (captain), Mithali Ayodhya, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kawya Kavindi, Sanjana Kavindi, Sugandika Kumari, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Hasini Perera, Chamudi Praboda, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshika Silva, Dewmi Vihanga and Chethana Vimukthi.
Bangladesh Squad
Nigar Sultana Joty (captain), Nahida Akter (vice-captain), Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sarmin Sultana, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Sultana Khatun, Shanjida Akther Maghla and Fariha Islam Trisna.
Indonesia Squad
The squad for Indonesia had not yet been confirmed when it was announced.
UAE Squad
Esha Oza (captain), Archara Supriya, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Janani Thirukkumaran, Lavanya Keny, Mehul Kulkarni, Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Siya Gokhale, Sashikala Silva, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish, Uttara Iyer and Vaishnave Mahesh.
Format and Key Matches
Women Asia Cup 2026 kick off on August 28 with that Hong Kong China vs Thailand match, follow by Sri Lanka vs UAE on August 29. India gonna open they campaign against Thailand on 30th August. India will play against Pakistan on September 5, and top two team from each group gonna advance to semi-final. The big final for Women Asia Cup 2026 will happen on September 13.
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Squads Set the Stage for Women’s Asia Cup
The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 is a gathering of eight teams and a dynamic lineup of veteran and young talent. India will turn to another title, Sri Lanka will start their defence with Chamari Athapaththu-led team.
So with all the eight squads now announced, you are now to witness the best that the tournament must offer! In Asian women’s cricket, you can find the top odds over at 12BET Exchange’s cricket markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 begin?
Women Asia Cup 2026 gonna kick off on 28 August 2026 in UAE, playing in T20I format.
How many teams are participating in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026?
In Women Asia Cup 2026, got eight team total taking part in competition, including India, Pakistan, Hong Kong China, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and UAE.
Who are the defending champions of the Women’s Asia Cup?
Sri Lanka be the reigning champion right now, after they win that 2024 edition on they own home ground. They gonna try hard to defend they title in this upcoming Women Asia Cup 2026.
