The Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 has entered its knockout stage, with four teams set to battle for a place in the final. India, Pakistan and defending champions Sri Lanka have already secured their semi-final places, while the fourth team will be decided after the final Group B match between Bangladesh and UAE.
All the knockout matches will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The tournament final is scheduled for September 13, with the semi-finals taking place on September 10 and 11.
Women’s Asia Cup Qualified Teams
India finished at the top of Group A after winning all three of their matches. The seven-time champions defeated Thailand by 94 runs, Hong Kong China by 137 runs and Pakistan by seven wickets. India also finished the group stage with an impressive net run rate of +4.215.
Pakistan finished second in Group A after winning two of their three matches. They recovered from their heavy defeat against India by beating Hong Kong China by 72 runs to confirm their place in the knockout stage.
In Group B, Sri Lanka finished first after winning all three matches. The defending champions defeated UAE by nine wickets, Indonesia by 75 runs and Bangladesh by four wickets.
The final spot among the Women’s Asia Cup qualified teams will go to either Bangladesh or UAE. Their Group B match will decide who joins India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the last four.
Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Semi-final Schedule
The first semi-final will see India face the runner-up from Group B. The match will take place on Thursday, September 10 at 8:00 PM IST, or 6:30 PM local time in Dubai.
The second semi-final will be played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on Friday, September 11. It will also begin at 8:00 PM IST at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
The final will be played on Sunday, September 13 at 8:00 PM IST. The winners of both semi-finals will meet for the Women’s Asia Cup title.
Key Matches and Players to Watch
India have been one of the strongest teams in the competition. Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana have led the batting, while Shree Charani, Prema Rawat and Deepti Sharma have impressed with the ball.
The second semi-final could be another exciting contest between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Sri Lanka have eliminated Pakistan in several recent knockout matches, including the 2022 Asia Cup semi-final, the 2023 Asian Games semi-final and the 2024 Asia Cup semi-final.
Chamari Athapaththu will be a major threat for Pakistan, while Fatima Sana and Sadia Iqbal will have important roles with the ball.
Women’s Asia Cup Semi Final Live Streaming
Fans in India can watch the Women’s Asia Cup semi-final live streaming on Sony LIV and Airtel Xstream Play. The matches will also be shown on Sony Sports Network channels.
In Pakistan, viewers can follow the matches on PTV Sports and A Sports, with streaming available through Tamasha, Tapmad and ARY ZAP. Sri Lankan viewers can use ThePapare.com, while Bangladesh fans can watch through Toffee and the T Sports App.
In the UK and Europe, coverage will be available through Sky Sports Cricket and TNT Sports. Willow TV will provide coverage in the USA and Canada.
With India in strong form, Sri Lanka defending their title and Pakistan looking to overcome their recent knockout struggles, the semi-finals promise two important contests before the tournament reaches its final showdown.
