India and Pakistan to Clash in Women’s Asia Cup 2026
India and Pakistan are gearing up for an electrifying match as the dates for the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 have been announced. The much-anticipated showdown is scheduled for September 5 at the Dubai International Stadium.
Both teams will play in Group A alongside Thailand and Hong Kong China. Group B will consist of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the UAE, and Indonesia. The tournament kicks off on August 28, starting with a match between Thailand and Hong Kong China. This year marks the sixth edition of the tournament, which will be played in the T20I format.
India’s first game will take place on August 30 against Thailand. All matches will start at 6:30 PM local time, ensuring an exciting atmosphere under the lights in Dubai. The semi-finals are set for September 10 and 11, with the final match on September 13.
Women’s Asia Cup 2026: Match Schedule
- August 28: Thailand vs Hong Kong, China
- August 29: Sri Lanka vs UAE
- August 30: India vs Thailand
- August 31: Bangladesh vs Indonesia
- September 1: Pakistan vs Thailand
- September 2: Sri Lanka vs Indonesia
- September 3: India vs Hong Kong, China
- September 4: UAE vs Indonesia
- September 5: India vs Pakistan
- September 6: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
- September 7: Pakistan vs Hong Kong, China
- September 8: Bangladesh vs UAE
- September 10: Semi-final 1
- September 11: Semi-final 2
- September 13: Final
India vs Pakistan at Women’s Asia Cup
As India prepares for this tournament, they are aiming for their eighth Women’s Asia Cup title. On the other hand, Pakistan is still in search of their first title and has faced defeat against India in the finals of 2012 and 2016.
Historically, when it comes to T20I matches, Pakistan has managed to defeat India only once—in 2022. Their most recent encounter during the Women’s T20 World Cup saw India defeating Pakistan by 64 runs, continuing their strong performance against their rivals.
With excitement building, cricket fans everywhere are eagerly looking forward to this thrilling competition.
