India Women lead Group A and Sri Lanka Women top Group B in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 points table, with both sides unbeaten after their opening match.
Three games are done, and Thailand already has a win and a loss to show for it. Here is the full breakdown, updated after play on August 30, with everything you need to follow the race to the semi-finals.
Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Points Table: Group A
| POS | Team | M | W | L | T | N/R | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India Women (IND-W) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +4.700 |
| 2 | Pakistan Women (PAK-W) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.750 |
| 3 | Thailand Women (THA-W) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2.050 |
| 4 | Hong Kong Women (HK-W) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.300 |
M = Matches, W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tied, N/R = No Result, PTS = Points, NRR = Net Run Rate.
Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Points Table: Group B
Group B Points Table
| POS | Team | M | W | L | T | N/R | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +4.129 |
| 2 | Bangladesh Women (BAN-W) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +3.550 |
| 3 | Indonesia Women (INA-W) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3.650 |
| 4 | United Arab Emirates Women (UAE-W) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -6.263 |
M = Matches, W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tied, N/R = No Result, PTS = Points, NRR = Net Run Rate.
How Points and NRR Work in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026
The format is simple, and it does not change no matter which group you look at.
- A win earns 2 points
- A loss earns 0 points
- A tie or a no-result match earns 1 point each
Every team plays the other three sides in its group once. That means three group games each before the table gets finalised and the top two move on.
Net Run Rate as the Tiebreaker
When two or more teams finish with the same points, NRR decides who ranks higher. It is worked out as runs scored per over minus runs conceded per over, across every match a team has played.
Here is where it gets interesting, and it is worth understanding properly before you argue with a friend about the table. If a team gets bowled out before facing its full quota of overs, the rules still count the full 20 overs against them, not the fewer overs they actually used.
India’s win over Thailand shows this well. India scored 159 for 9 in their 20 overs. Thailand were bowled out for 65 in just 16.1 overs, but since they lost all ten wickets, the calculation treats that innings as a full 20-over spell. So India’s bowling rate becomes 65 runs from 20 overs, not 16.1. That is exactly why India’s NRR reads as a healthy +4.700 instead of something lower.
Format: How Teams Reach the Semi-Finals
This is the tenth edition of the Women’s Asia Cup and the first time it has ever been staged in the UAE. Eight teams, one venue, and a tight three-week window.
- Group stage: August 28 to September 8, 12 matches total, each team plays 3 group games
- Semi-final 1: September 10 (Group A winner vs Group B runner-up)
- Semi-final 2: September 11 (Group B winner vs Group A runner-up)
- Final: September 13
Every single match, right through to the final, is played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. There is no travel involved for any team this year, which should make for a fairly settled tournament once the pitch beds in.
Full Group Stage Schedule: Women’s Asia Cup 2026
All times below are 8:00 PM IST, and every match is at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
| Date | Fixture | Group |
|---|---|---|
| August 28 | Thailand vs Hong Kong | A |
| August 29 | Sri Lanka vs UAE | B |
| August 30 | India vs Thailand | A |
| August 31 | Bangladesh vs Indonesia | B |
| September 1 | Pakistan vs Thailand | A |
| September 2 | Sri Lanka vs Indonesia | B |
| September 3 | India vs Hong Kong | A |
| September 4 | UAE vs Indonesia | B |
| September 5 | India vs Pakistan | A |
| September 6 | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | B |
| September 7 | Pakistan vs Hong Kong | A |
| September 8 | Bangladesh vs UAE | B |
Key Fixtures That Could Reshape the Table
A few matches on the calendar stand out as ones that will move the points table more than others.
India vs Pakistan on September 5 is the fixture every fan in India circles first. It also happens to be India’s last group game, so it could double up as a straight fight for the top Group A spot depending on how the earlier results go.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh on September 6 looks just as important for Group B. Sri Lanka already have a big NRR cushion, but a slip-up here would open the door for whoever is chasing them.
Thailand’s next test comes against Pakistan on September 1. A second straight loss would leave their semi-final hopes hanging entirely on beating Hong Kong later in the group.
How to Watch Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Live in India
Fans in India get both TV and app access, so pick whichever fits how you watch.
- For TV, tune in to the Sony Sports Network. Matches are shown on Sony Sports Ten 1, with regional feeds also available on Sony Sports Ten 3 and Sony Sports Ten 4.
- For streaming, download the SonyLIV app from the Play Store or App Store, or head to the SonyLIV website on your laptop.
- Sign in or create a new account if you have not used SonyLIV before.
- Pick a subscription plan. The Premium annual plan costs around ₹1,499, while a mobile-only annual plan is available for close to ₹699 if you only plan to watch on your phone.
- Search for “Women’s Asia Cup” inside the app and tap on the live match banner once your team is playing.
Kick-off is 8:00 PM IST every single night through the group stage, so you know exactly when to log in.
Final Verdict: Stay Tuned for Updated Points Table of Women’s Asia Cup 2026
India and Sri Lanka head their groups on the back of one dominant win each, but three group games decide everything, so nothing is settled yet.
Thailand’s rollercoaster start, a win followed by a heavy defeat, shows exactly how quickly this table can shift. Check back after each match for the details Stay Tuned with us.
