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India set to compete against Pakistan in Women's Asia Cup on September 5 - see the complete schedule.

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Aug 6, 2026, 22:11 IST

On September 5, 2026, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host a significant match between India and Pakistan in the Women’s Asia Cup.

India set to compete against Pakistan in Women's Asia Cup on September 5 - see the complete schedule.

The highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan is set to take place on September 5, 2026, as part of the Women’s Asia Cup, following the schedule release by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Thursday. This marquee event will unfold at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, marking a significant highlight in the tournament's calendar.

Tournament Structure and Schedule

The Women’s Asia Cup will kick off on August 28, featuring an opening match between Thailand and Hong Kong. This edition of the tournament, the sixth overall, will be conducted in the T20 format, showcasing the growing popularity of women’s cricket in the region. A total of eight teams have been organized into two groups: Group A includes India, Pakistan, Thailand, Hong Kong, and China, while Group B consists of defending champions Sri Lanka, alongside Bangladesh, the UAE, and Indonesia.

The competition format allows the top two teams from each group to advance to the semifinals, with the final match scheduled for September 13. All games will commence at 6:30 PM local time, ensuring that fans can enjoy the action under the stadium lights.

Historical Context and Previous Champions

Sri Lanka enters the tournament as the reigning champions, having claimed victory in the last edition. Historically, India has been the most successful team in the Women’s Asia Cup, securing the title three times in 2012, 2016, and 2022. Bangladesh previously won the championship in 2018, adding to the competitive spirit of this year’s tournament.

The full schedule for the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 is as follows: the tournament will begin with Thailand facing Hong Kong on August 28, followed by matches featuring Sri Lanka against the UAE, India against Thailand, and several others leading up to the semifinals on September 10 and 11, culminating in the final on September 13.

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