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KEY TAKEAWAYS: - The Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 runs from August 28 to September 13 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. - Eight countries are set to participate in the event across two groups of four teams each. - All 15 tournament matches are scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IST (6:30 PM local UAE time). Asia Cup is set to test who is the best continental side in women's cricket The 2026 Women's T20 Asia Cup is officially underway at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. Running from August 28 through September 13, the marquee event features eight Asian teams competing across 15 high-octane T20 fixtures for Asian cricket supremacy. Defending champions Sri Lanka, alongside record seven-time winners India, remain the favourites for the win. Giving stiff competition to the two juggernauts would be Pakistan and Bangladesh alongside associate sides Thailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia and the host UAE. Divided into two pools of four, teams face intense round-robin group battles to earn a spot in the semi-finals. With every fixture set for a primetime evening slot, cricket fans across the globe can follow their favourite teams through extensive television telecasts and digital OTT platforms. The official TV broadcast plan ensures global coverage across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. MORE: Fans react as Babar Azam fails embarrassingly in Pakistan’s massive chase in Lord’s Test Where to watch Women's Asia Cup 2026 in India? TV channel: Sony Sports Network Live streaming: SonyLIV app and website Indian supporters can catch live television action across the Sony Sports Network channels, with digital streaming available on the SonyLIV platform across mobile and smart devices. Where to watch Women's Asia Cup 2026 in Pakistan? TV channel: PTV Network Live streaming: PTV Sports digital platforms Fans in Pakistan can watch the tournament live on the PTV Network, with official online streaming options available across PTV digital platforms. Where to watch Women's Asia Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka? TV channel: TV1 Live streaming: TV1 digital portal Sri Lankan audiences can follow the defending champions on TV1, with digital coverage accessible via TV1's online streaming services. Where to watch Women's Asia Cup 2026 in Bangladesh? TV channel: T Sports Live streaming: T Sports app and website Broadcasting rights in Bangladesh are held by T Sports, with live streaming for all 15 matches hosted on the T Sports digital platform. Where to watch Women's Asia Cup 2026 in Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong? TV channel: Cricbuzz Live streaming: Cricbuzz app and website Supporters across Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Continental Europe can follow live match coverage via Cricbuzz platforms. Where to watch Women's Asia Cup 2026 in the UK? TV channel: Sony MAX Live streaming: To be announced Cricket enthusiasts in the United Kingdom can view live matches on Sony MAX. No digital streaming options have been revealed for the UK yet. Where to watch Women's Asia Cup 2026 in UAE and MENA? TV channel: STARZPLAY Cricket Live streaming: STARZPLAY app Host nation supporters and viewers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region can watch matches live on STARZPLAY Cricket. Women's Asia Cup 2026 TV channels and live streaming worldwide | Country / Region | TV Channel | Live Streaming | | India & Sub-Continent Region | Sony Sports Network | SonyLIV | | Pakistan | PTV Network | PTV Digital platforms | | Sri Lanka | TV1 | TV1 Digital Portal | | Bangladesh | T Sports | T Sports App | | Malaysia, Singapore & Hong Kong | Cricbuzz | Cricbuzz App / Website | | Continental Europe | Cricbuzz | Cricbuzz App / Website | | United Kingdom | Sony MAX | Sony Network Digital | | MENA Region | STARZPLAY Cricket | STARZPLAY App | | Australia | Not available | No stream available | | South Africa | Not available | No stream available | Women's Asia Cup 2026 start time worldwide | Country / Region | Start Time | | UAE (GST) | 6:30 PM | | India & Sri Lanka (IST) | 8:00 PM | | Pakistan (PKT) | 7:30 PM | | Bangladesh (BST) | 8:30 PM | | Hong Kong (HKT), Malaysia (MYT) & Singapore (SGT) | 10:30 PM | | UK (BST) | 3:30 PM | | USA (ET) | 10:30 AM | | Australia (AEST) | 10:30 PM | Women's Asia Cup 2026 format and full schedule All eight teams are split into two groups, playing three group stage matches each. The top two teams from Group A and Group B move on to the semi-finals, culminating in the final on September 13. | Date | Match | Fixture | Local Time (GST) | Time (IST) | | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | August 28 | 1st T20I | Thailand vs Hong Kong | 8:00 PM | 6:30 PM | | | August 29 | 2nd T20I | Sri Lanka vs UAE | 8:00 PM | 6:30 PM | | | August 30 | 3rd T20I | India vs Thailand | 8:00 PM | 6:30 PM | | | August 31 | 4th T20I | Bangladesh vs Indonesia | 8:00 PM | 6:30 PM | | | September 1 | 5th T20I | Pakistan vs Thailand | 8:00 PM | 6:30 PM | | | September 2 | 6th T20I | Sri Lanka vs Indonesia | 8:00 PM | 6:30 PM | | | September 3 | 7th T20I | India vs Hong Kong | 8:00 PM | 6:30 PM | | | September 4 | 8th T20I | UAE vs Indonesia | 8:00 PM | 6:30 PM | | | September 5 | 9th T20I | India vs Pakistan | 8:00 PM | 6:30 PM | | | September 6 | 10th T20I | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | 8:00 PM | 6:30 PM | | | September 7 | 11th T20I | Pakistan vs Hong Kong | 8:00 PM | 6:30 PM | | | September 8 | 12th T20I | Bangladesh vs UAE | 8:00 PM | 6:30 PM | | | September 10 | Semi-Final 1 | Group A1 vs Group B2 | 8:00 PM | 6:30 PM | | | September 11 | Semi-Final 2 | Group B1 vs Group A2 | 8:00 PM | 6:30 PM | | | September 13 | Final | TBC vs TBC | 8:00 PM | 6:30 PM | The top two teams of each group will advance to the semifinals with the group A topper facing the second place from group B and vice versa. The two winners will face each other in the Finals. For all the latest cricket news, opinion, and commentary and to share your voice, head to our Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter) pages