The Asian Cricket Council has officially announced that Dubai will host the 2026 Women's T20 Asia Cup, running from August 28 to September 13. All tournament matches are set to take place under the lights at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The action kicks off with a Group A match between Hong Kong and Thailand, while fans are already looking forward to the highly anticipated showdown between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on September 5.

This year's competition features eight teams split into two groups, with the top two sides from each group advancing to the semi-finals on September 10 and 11, leading up to the grand final on September 13. India leads the group with Pakistan, Hong Kong, and Thailand, while defending champions Sri Lanka head Group B alongside Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the UAE. With India holding a record three T20 titles and Sri Lanka looking to defend their crown, the tournament promises to be a thrilling showcase of cricket talent in the Middle East.