Women’s cricket at the Asian Games 2026 took place from September 17 to 22 at Kōrogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi, Japan. The eight-team T20 competition featured four quarter-finals, followed by semi-finals and the bronze and gold medal matches on September 22.
This page covers the complete Asian Games 2026 Women’s Cricket Schedule, including match dates, fixtures and results. India defended their title, beating Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final — Smriti Mandhana top-scored with 79, to win back-to-back gold medals after Hangzhou 2023. Pakistan beat Bangladesh for bronze.
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Cricket Schedule
Eight teams, a straight T20 knockout, and six days of action, with the bronze-medal match and final both taking place on September 22.
| Stage | Date | Match | Time (IST) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter-final 1 | September 17 | Bangladesh Women vs China Women | 5:30 AM | Match abandoned due to wet outfield |
| Quarter-final 2 | September 17 | Pakistan Women vs Thailand Women | 10:30 AM | Pakistan Women won by 3 wkts |
| Quarter-final 3 | September 18 | Malaysia Women vs Sri Lanka Women | 5:30 AM | Sri Lanka Women won by 86 runs |
| Quarter-final 4 | September 18 | India Women vs Japan Women | 10:30 AM | India Women won by 8 wkts |
| Semi-final 1 | September 20 | Pakistan Women vs Sri Lanka Women | 5:30 AM | Sri Lanka Women won by 8 wkts |
| Semi-final 2 | September 20 | India Women vs Bangladesh Women | 10:30 AM | India Women won by 114 runs |
| Bronze Medal Match | September 22 | Pakistan Women vs Bangladesh Women | 5:30 AM | Pakistan Women won by 31 runs |
| Gold Medal Match (Final) | September 22 | India Women vs Sri Lanka Women | 10:30 AM | India Women won by 147 runs |
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Cricket Teams and Qualification
Hosts Japan and ICC Full Members Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka qualified automatically, while Thailand, Malaysia and China secured the remaining three spots through the Kuala Lumpur qualifier.
| Team | Qualification |
|---|---|
| India | ICC Full Member (Asia) |
| Pakistan | ICC Full Member (Asia) |
| Bangladesh | ICC Full Member (Asia) |
| Sri Lanka | ICC Full Member (Asia) |
| Japan | Hosts |
| Thailand | Qualifier (champions) |
| Malaysia | Qualifier (runners-up) |
| China | Qualifier (third place) |
India
India enter the Asian Games 2026 as defending women’s champions after winning gold at Hangzhou 2023. Harmanpreet Kaur will captain the side, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. India face hosts Japan in the quarter-finals.
Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), G. Kamalini (wk), Bharti Fulmali, Sree Charani, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil*, Radha Yadav and Nandni Sharma.
Pakistan
Pakistan enter the women’s tournament as one of the region’s most successful Asian Games sides, having won gold in 2010 and 2014. Fatima Sana will captain Pakistan, who face Thailand in the quarter-finals.
Squad: Fatima Sana (c), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Eman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Humna Bilal, Momina Riasat, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Saira Jabeen, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan and Umm-e-Hani.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh qualified directly as an ICC Full Member and will face China in the quarter-finals. Nigar Sultana Joty will captain the team, with Nahida Akter as vice-captain.
Squad: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter (vc), Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sarmin Sultana, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Sultana Khatun, Shanjida Akther Meghla and Fariha Islam Trisna.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka qualified directly as an ICC Full Member and will meet Malaysia in the quarter-finals. The team remains one of the leading women’s sides in Asian Games cricket.
Squads: TBA.
Japan
Japan qualified automatically as hosts of Aichi-Nagoya 2026 and will face India in the quarter-finals. Mai Yanagida will captain the hosts in their home Asian Games appearance.
Squad: Mai Yanagida (c), Ahilya Chandel, Ayumi Fujikawa, Hinase Goto, Haruna Iwasaki, Shimako Kato, Ayaka Kato, Elena Kusuda, Akari Nishimura, Erika Oda, Meg Ogawa, Kurumi Ota, Seika Sumi, Erika Toguchi and Nonoha Yasumoto.
Thailand
Thailand qualified for the Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket tournament after winning the women’s qualifier in Kuala Lumpur. Naruemol Chaiwai will captain Thailand, who face Pakistan in the quarter-finals.
Squad: Naruemol Chaiwai (c), Nannapat Koncharoenkai (wk), Natthakan Chantham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Suleeporn Laomi, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Thipatcha Putthawong, Phannita Maya, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Nannaphat Chaihan, Koranit Suwanchonrathi, Thanrada Seesawan and Naomi Hamilton.
Malaysia
Malaysia qualified for the Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket tournament after reaching the final of the Kuala Lumpur qualifier. Winifred Duraisingam will captain Malaysia, who face Sri Lanka in the quarter-finals.
Squad: Winifred Duraisingam (c), Mas Elysa, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Elsa Hunter, Wan Julia (wk), Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Aisya Eleesa, Nurin Imanina, Dhanusri Muhunan, Irdina Beh Nabil, Aina Najwa (wk), Nur Arianna Natsya, Nur Qalysha and Nur Dania Syuhada.
China
China secured a place in the Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket tournament after finishing third in the Kuala Lumpur qualifier. Zhu Mingyue will captain China and also keep wicket in the squad listed for the competition.
Squad: Zhu Mingyue (c/wk), Wang Huiying, Wei Haiting, Cai Yuzhi, Li Jiaping, Gong Yuting, Chen Xinyu, Ma Ruike, Hong Yali, Feng Qian and Lyu Yihan.
Where to Watch Asian Games 2026 Women’s Cricket
Sony Pictures Networks India holds the exclusive Asian Games 2026 broadcast rights across India and the subcontinent.
Women’s cricket will be available on Sony Sports Network on TV and Sony LIV for live streaming.
| Region | Television | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India & Indian subcontinent | Sony Sports Network | Sony LIV |
| Thailand | AIS PLAY | AIS PLAY |
| Malaysia | Astro | Astro GO |
| Hong Kong | HOY | HOY OTT |
| Japan | TBS Television | TBS digital platforms |
Key subscription details by region:
- India and the subcontinent: Sony LIV requires a paid subscription to stream every match live, while Sony Sports Network channels are available to cable and DTH subscribers.
- Match timings fall in the early-morning IST window, so the broadcaster’s catch-up and replay options on Sony LIV may suit viewers who miss the live slots.
- Other regions: Local Asian Games broadcasters and streaming platforms vary by territory.
Asian Games Women’s Cricket Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Final Result | Venue & Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | India | Sri Lanka | India Women won by 147 runs | Aichi-Nagoya, Japan |
| 2023 | India | Sri Lanka | India won by 19 runs | Hangzhou, China |
| 2014 | Pakistan | Bangladesh | Pakistan won by 4 runs | Incheon, South Korea |
| 2010 | Pakistan | Bangladesh | Pakistan won by 10 wickets | Guangzhou, China |
Hangzhou 2023: India’s Maiden Gold
India claimed their first Asian Games gold at Hangzhou 2023, beating Sri Lanka by 19 runs in a low-scoring final defined by disciplined Indian bowling (Source: ESPNcricinfo).
- India posted 116/7, with Smriti Mandhana (46) and Jemimah Rodrigues (42) adding 73 for the second wicket.
- Sri Lanka were restricted to 97/8, falling 19 runs short of the target.
- Teenager Titas Sadhu broke the chase with figures of 3 for 6 from her four overs.
Incheon 2014: Pakistan Retain in a Thriller
Pakistan retained their title at Incheon 2014, beating Bangladesh by four runs via the D/L method in a rain-affected, low-scoring final (Source: ESPNcricinfo).
- Pakistan made 97/6, with Bismah Maroof top-scoring on 24.
- Rain cut Bangladesh’s chase to a revised target of 43 from seven overs.
- Bangladesh finished 38/9, with Sana Mir, Sadia Yousuf, and Nida Dar taking two wickets each.
Guangzhou 2010: Cricket’s Asian Games Debut
Pakistan won the inaugural Asian Games women’s cricket gold at Guangzhou 2010, beating Bangladesh in the final, with Japan claiming bronze in the eight-team event (Source: Olympics.com).
- All matches were played at the purpose-built Guanggong International Cricket Stadium.
- Pakistan, the most experienced side present, beat Bangladesh for the title.
- Japan took bronze, while India did not field a team that year.
What to Watch as Eight Teams Chase Women’s Cricket Gold at Aichi-Nagoya 2026
India return as defending champions and will face hosts Japan in the quarter-finals. Sri Lanka, the 2023 runners-up, and two-time champions Pakistan are also among the teams targeting another Asian Games gold.
Thailand, Malaysia and China join Bangladesh and the hosts in an eight-team knockout, setting up high-stakes quarter-finals from the start. With no room for a second chance, every match could shape the race for the women’s cricket gold medal.