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

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The eight-team tournament is likely to be played between August 28 and September 13
All matches in the tournament will be played under lights, with the final on September 13
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.
Harmanpreet Kaur is captaining India for the 150th time in 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.
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.
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.
Fatima Sana was fined 10% of her match fee and handed a demerit point
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.’
Sri Lanka overcame top-order collapse to set up Sunday's final clash against India