UAE Women lead Group B with a massive +10.575 NRR, while Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, and Hong Kong Women all sit unbeaten on 4 points after two matches in the ACC Women’s T20I Premier Cup 2026.
Hosted in Malaysia from June 3 to 13, the second edition packs 18 teams across four groups, with the top four semi-finalists earning direct berths to the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup.
Furthermore, this guide breaks down every group standing, net run rate, qualification scenario, and format rule you need to follow the race.
Tournament Format and Qualification Path
The 2026 ACC Women’s T20I Premier Cup features 18 associate nations split into four groups, hosted across Malaysian venues from June 3 to 13, 2026.
Key Format Rules
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Host Nation | Malaysia |
| Dates | June 3 to June 13, 2026 |
| Total Teams | 18 associate nations |
| Total Matches | 38 T20Is |
| Group A Teams | 5 (Thailand, Japan, Myanmar, Bahrain, Mongolia) |
| Group B Teams | 5 (UAE, Philippines, Oman, China, Saudi Arabia) |
| Group C Teams | 4 (Indonesia, Malaysia, Kuwait, Singapore) |
| Group D Teams | 4 (Nepal, Hong Kong, Bhutan, Qatar) |
| Advancement | Top 2 per group reach knockouts |
| Asia Cup Berths | 4 semi-finalists qualify for 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup |
| Defending Champions | United Arab Emirates Women |
How Teams Reach the Asia Cup
First of all, teams play a round-robin within their group. Subsequently, the top two from each group enter the knockout rounds.
Furthermore, the four semi-finalists secure direct qualification to the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup, while the final on June 13 decides the Premier Cup champion.
ACC Women’s T20I Premier Cup 2026 Points Table
Below is the updated points table for all four groups as of June 5, 2026. Notably, the top two finishers from each group advance to the Super Six stage. Standings are sourced directly from the official Asian Cricket Council.
Group A Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand Women | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +9.154 |
| 2 | Japan Women | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +5.800 |
| 3 | Myanmar Women | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.932 |
| 4 | Bahrain Women | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -3.957 |
| 5 | Mongolia Women | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -7.083 |
Thailand Women sit top with a perfect record and a stunning +9.154 NRR, followed by debutants Japan Women who opened with a thumping win. Moreover, Myanmar still have a game in hand.
Group B Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UAE Women | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +10.575 |
| 2 | Philippines Women | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +6.650 |
| 3 | Oman Women | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1.588 |
| 4 | China Women | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.800 |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia Women | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -8.809 |
Defending champions UAE Women sit pretty at the top with the highest NRR (+10.575) of the tournament so far. Meanwhile, Philippines Women, making their tournament debut, have started strongly with +6.650.
Group C Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indonesia Women | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +3.772 |
| 2 | Malaysia Women | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +1.225 |
| 3 | Kuwait Women | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -1.828 |
| 4 | Singapore Women | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.534 |
Both Indonesia Women and Malaysia Women are unbeaten on 4 points, however Indonesia edge ahead thanks to a superior +3.772 NRR. As a result, their head-to-head clash effectively becomes a group-topping decider.
Group D Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nepal Women | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +2.745 |
| 2 | Hong Kong Women | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +2.425 |
| 3 | Bhutan Women | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -1.625 |
| 4 | Qatar Women | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -3.924 |
Nepal Women narrowly top Group D over Hong Kong Women on net run rate. Specifically, both sides have matched results so far, therefore their final group fixture against weaker opposition will likely settle the order.
How the Points System Works
Each team earns 2 points for a win, 0 for a loss, and 1 for a no-result. Additionally, net run rate (NRR) breaks ties whenever teams finish level on points. The ACC follows the same NRR formula used in ICC events, calculating runs scored per over minus runs conceded per over across all completed matches.
Notably, large blowout wins inflate NRR significantly. For instance, UAE’s +10.575 reflects two crushing victories that could prove decisive in any tiebreaker scenario down the line.
As things stand, eight teams remain unbeaten across the four groups. Moreover, the top two from each group will advance to the knockout phase, with semi-final qualification securing a spot in the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup.
Net Run Rate Leaders Across the Tournament
UAE Women own the best NRR (+10.575) in the entire tournament, comfortably ahead of Thailand Women (+9.154) and Philippines Women (+6.650). Consequently, these three sides currently hold the strongest cushions against any future hiccup.
| Rank | Team | Group | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UAE Women | B | +10.575 |
| 2 | Thailand Women | A | +9.154 |
| 3 | Philippines Women | B | +6.650 |
| 4 | Japan Women | A | +5.800 |
| 5 | Indonesia Women | C | +3.772 |
| 6 | Nepal Women | D | +2.745 |
| 7 | Hong Kong Women | D | +2.425 |
| 8 | Myanmar Women | A | +1.932 |
| 9 | Malaysia Women | C | +1.225 |
| 10 | China Women | B | -0.800 |
Defending Champions Context
UAE Women lifted the inaugural trophy in 2024, defeating Malaysia in the final at the Kinrara Academy Oval. Additionally, Esha Oza (249 runs) won Player of the Series, while Heena Hotchandani topped the wicket charts with 13 scalps.
Therefore, UAE’s blistering +10.575 NRR start in 2026 suggests they are on track to mount a serious title defence. However, Thailand and Indonesia have shown similar dominance through two matches each.
Final Word: Stay Updated for ACC Women’s T20I Premier Cup 2026 Points Table
The ACC Women’s T20I Premier Cup 2026 points table still has plenty of twists ahead, however UAE, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, and Hong Kong look the early front-runners across their groups.
Furthermore, with four Asia Cup berths on the line and NRR likely to settle tight ties, every over from now until June 13 carries real weight. Keep tracking the standings here, since group toppers and semi-finalists will shape the next phase of Asian women’s cricket.
