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LAHORE - Pakistan and India have been drawn in the same group for the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026, with the two arch-rivals set to meet in a highly anticipated clash on September 5, according to the schedule released by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Thursday. The eight-team tournament will be held in Dubai from August 28 to September 13, with all 15 matches, including the final, taking place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Pakistan are placed in Group A alongside defending champions India, Thailand and Hong Kong, China, while Group B comprises Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia and the UAE. Pakistan will begin their campaign against Thailand on Sep 1, face India on Sep 5, and conclude their group-stage fixtures against Hong Kong, China, on Sep 7.