Match 1 of Group A in the DP World Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 features Thailand Women taking on Hong Kong, China Women. The upcoming match serves as the opening fixture of the 10th edition of the tournament.
Match Overview
- Tournament: Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup 2026
- Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM Local Time | 8:00 PM IST | 2:30 PM GMT
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE
- Group: Group A (alongside India and Pakistan)
Team squads with their playing role
The official squad lists and designated playing roles for both Thailand Women and Hong Kong, China Women in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 are outlined below.
Thailand Women Squad
Led by experienced batter Naruemol Chaiwai, the ACC Women’s Premier Cup champions feature a highly settled lineup with dangerous spin options:
Hong Kong, China Women Squad
Captain Natasha Miles leads a dynamic squad mixed with English domestic experience and the country’s all-time historical statistical leaders:
Head-to-Head Record
Thailand Women completely dominate the head-to-head record against Hong Kong, China Women, holding a perfect 100% win percentage.
The two teams have faced each other 9 times in official Women’s T20 Internationals (WT20Is), with Thailand winning all 9 matches. Hong Kong has yet to register a victory against Thailand.
Match Day Forecast
The match day forecast for Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium indicates clear skies with zero chance of rain, meaning there is no threat of a weather delay or a wash-out.
However, players will face grueling conditions due to extreme desert heat and spiking summer humidity.
