Asia Cup: Anything less than title will be a 'major disappointment' for India
Given the historic dominance of the Indian team in the tournament, former India cricketer and ex-women's team coach WV Raman believes anything less than a title in the upcoming 2026 Women's Asia Cup would be a "major disappointment" for Harmanpreet Kaur's team.
India's most successful team, Sri Lanka, secured the 2024 Women's Asia Cup title by defeating India in a thrilling eight-wicket win at Dambulla. The tournament will return to Dubai for the 2026 edition, with all matches slated to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This will be the sixth time the competition has been held in the T20 format. Eight teams will participate, including defending champions Sri Lanka, India, and defending champions Thailand.
ESPN has secured the broadcast rights for the event in India, with Sony Sports Network handling live television coverage across both HD and standard definition channels. For those who prefer streaming, SonyLIV will provide live coverage of every match. The Women's Asia Cup 2026 schedule is set, with all matches beginning at 8:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) and running through the weekend.
India will aim to add to their impressive tally, currently standing at seven titles. Thailand and Hong Kong, China represent Group A, while Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia make up Group B. The tournament kicks off on August 28th with a match between Thailand and Hong Kong, China, followed by Sri Lanka vs UAE on August 29th. India will face Thailand in the Group A opener on August 30th, with Bangladesh taking on Indonesia on the same day. The tournament culminates on September 13th with the final match.
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