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Women's Asia Cup 2026

Women's Asia Cup 2026

Sports · 22 updates

Women's Asia Cup likely in UAE, but ACC yet to formally announce

The eight-team tournament is likely to be played between August 28 and September 13

Women's Asia Cup starts August 28 in Dubai; India vs Pakistan on September 5

All matches in the tournament will be played under lights, with the final on September 13

Asia Cup 2026: Sri Lanka Announce 15-Member Squad As Chamari Athapaththu Leads Defending Champions In Title Defence

‘Focus on cricket, not the noise,’ Mithali tells India ahead of Pakistan clash

India secured a Women's Asia Cup semifinal spot after a dominant win. The team now prepares for a crucial match against Pakistan in Dubai. Former captain Mithali Raj advises players to focus on cricket and their roles. She believes India is the favourite to win the upcoming match. The Asia Cup serves as a vital platform for developing teams and reclaiming the title.

Unchanged Pakistan choose to bat against unchanged India

Harmanpreet Kaur is captaining India for the 150th time in T20Is

Harmanpreet creates history, becomes first cricketer ever to captain in 150 T20Is

In a remarkable achievement, Harmanpreet Kaur captained her 150th T20I match during the Women's Asia Cup against Pakistan, solidifying her status as a leading figure in women's cricket. Her focus remains on enjoying the sport rather than tallying numbers, and this milestone places her ahead of many celebrated male captains in T20I history.

‘No handshake’ again: Harmanpreet, Fatima avoid customary gesture at Asia Cup toss

The long-standing no-handshake tradition persisted between the captains of India and Pakistan during the Asia Cup match. In Dubai, Fatima Sana won the toss and elected to bat first. Notably, Harmanpreet Kaur marked her 150th T20I match as captain. With both teams already in the semi-finals, India's aim remains to uphold their dominance over Pakistan.

WATCH: Shafali Verma Gives Fiery Send Off To Muneeba Ali During IND Vs PAK Women's Asia Cup 2026 Clash Goes Viral

'Pakistan Cricket Legacy Continues': Netizens Troll Pakistan After India Spinners Run Riot In Women’s Asia Cup 2026

Pak still Asia Cup favourites: Wahab after loss

Pakistan Still Favourites To Win Women's Asia Cup Despite India Rout, Says Mentor Wahab Riaz

Fatima Sana’s fiery Shafali send-off draws savage response: ‘Your team scored 55’

Pakistan's captain Fatima Sana delivered a dramatic send-off to Shafali Verma after claiming her wicket, but India's response was decisive as they easily chased down a lacking total of fifty-five runs. Despite Fatima's stellar effort of taking three wickets amid a batting downfall for Pakistan, Harmanpreet Kaur's leadership secured India a convincing seven-wicket win, reinforcing their supremacy in the ongoing T20 Asia Cup tournament.

ICC Fines Pakistan Captain Fatima Sana Khan For Fiery Send Off To Shafali Verma During IND Vs PAK Women's Asia Cup 2026 Clash

Fatima Sana penalised for send-off to Shafali Verma

Fatima Sana was fined 10% of her match fee and handed a demerit point

Why Pakistan captain was penalised after Asia Cup loss to India

The International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday that Fatima had breached Article 2.5 of the Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. The rule relates to ‘using language, actions or gestures which disparage, or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match.’

DY Patil Stadium Misses Women's Champions Trophy Due To Renovation, ICC Names Mumbai & Vadodara Venues

Fatima Sana's Unbeaten 47 Guides Pakistan To 130/5 Against Sri Lanka In Women's Asia Cup Semifinal

Sri Lanka Beat Pakistan To Face India In Women's Asia Cup 2026 Final On September 13

Sri Lanka thwart Fatima Sana challenge to secure Asia Cup final spot

Sri Lanka overcame top-order collapse to set up Sunday's final clash against India

Vishmi Gunaratne Injury Scare: Sri Lanka Star Carried Off On Stretcher During Women's Asia Cup 2026 Final

India crowned Asia Cup champions, beat Korea 4-1

Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana Create History With Record-Breaking Stand In Women's Asia Cup 2026 Final

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