Mark Your Calendars! India vs Pakistan Set For September 5 As Women's Asia Cup 2026 Schedule Drops

Cricket fans across Asia have one big reason to get excited the Women's Asia Cup 2026 schedule is officially out, and it's set up one of the most anticipated fixtures in the sport: India vs Pakistan. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) confirmed that the entire tournament will be held in Dubai, and the marquee clash between the two rivals is locked in for September 5.

Tournament At A Glance

Detail	Information
Tournament	Women's Asia Cup 2026 (10th edition)
Format	T20
Venue	Dubai International Cricket Stadium (all matches)
Duration	August 28 – September 13, 2026
Teams	8 (including debutants Indonesia)
India vs Pakistan	September 5

India's Road To The Big Clash

India will kick off their campaign against Thailand on August 30, before taking on Hong Kong China on September 3. That sets the stage perfectly for the tournament's biggest draw India vs Pakistan on September 5, a fixture that's guaranteed to bring in massive viewership from both sides of the border and beyond.

Full Groups Breakdown

• Group A: India, Pakistan, Thailand, Hong Kong China
• Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE (hosts), Indonesia (debutants)

All 15 matches of the tournament including both semi finals and the final will be played under lights at the same venue in Dubai, ensuring consistent conditions for every team throughout the 17 day event.

Key Dates To Remember

Stage	Date
Tournament Opener (Thailand vs Hong Kong China)	August 28
India vs Thailand	August 30
India vs Hong Kong China	September 3
India vs Pakistan	September 5
Semi-Finals	September 10 & 11
Final	September 13

Why This Matchup Matters So Much

• India are the most successful team in Women's Asia Cup history, having lifted the trophy seven times
• India are currently the runners up, having lost the title to Sri Lanka in the 2024 final, and will be eager to reclaim it
• Pakistan are yet to win the tournament even once, adding extra motivation to their campaign
• Sri Lanka enter as defending champions and are expected to be strong title contenders again
• The India Pakistan rivalry consistently draws some of the biggest television and streaming audiences in world cricket, regardless of format or gender category

What's Next?

With the schedule locked in, both teams will now shift focus to their preparation and squad announcements in the coming weeks. Given the tournament also doubles as valuable build-up ahead of future ICC events, expect every team especially India and Pakistan to field their strongest possible line ups for what promises to be a blockbuster edition of the Women's Asia Cup.