Summary
- The match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with the first ball scheduled for 7:30pm Pakistan Standard Time.
- Thailand, meanwhile, have already played in the group stage and will be looking to finish their campaign on a positive note.
- After facing Thailand, Pakistan will meet India on September 5, a match expected to attract significant attention from cricket fans across the region.
DUBAI: Pakistan’s women’s cricket team is set to begin its ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 campaign against Thailand today, with Fatima Sana’s side looking to make a strong start to its Group A journey.
The match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with the first ball scheduled for 7:30pm Pakistan Standard Time. The tournament features eight teams, with all 15 matches being played at the same venue.
For Pakistan, the opening encounter against Thailand is an important opportunity to settle into the tournament and build momentum before a highly anticipated clash with arch-rivals India.
Thailand, meanwhile, have already played in the group stage and will be looking to finish their campaign on a positive note. Their results have included a defeat against India and a victory over Indonesia, leaving them with two points.
Pakistan are placed in Group A alongside India, Thailand and Hong Kong, China. The top two teams from the group will progress to the semi-finals.
After facing Thailand, Pakistan will meet India on September 5, a match expected to attract significant attention from cricket fans across the region. The team will then complete its group-stage campaign against Hong Kong, China, on September 7.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana will lead a squad featuring a mix of experienced players and emerging talent. The team completed a 10-day preparation camp at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore before travelling to the UAE.
With the tournament offering a route to the semi-finals, Pakistan will be keen to avoid an early setback and turn its opening game into a launching pad for a deep run.
The semi-finals are scheduled for September 10 and 11, while the final will be played on September 13 in Dubai.
Playing XI:
Muneeba Ali, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Ayesha Zafar, Natthakan Chantham, Fatima Sana, Naruemol Chaiwai, Phannita Maya, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Thipatcha Putthawong, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal
Match Details:
Date – September 1, 2026
Time – 8:00 PM IST
Venue – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
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