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Women’s Asia Cup Kicks Off in Dubai After Final Squads and Late Injury Replacements

Final roster changes and Pakistan’s practice games against a men’s academy side underline teams’ pressure-focused preparation for the T20 tournament.

The 10th edition of the Women’s Asia Cup is scheduled to commence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from August 28.
Pakistan women's cricket team will face India on September 5
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Overview

  • The tenth Women’s Asia Cup is a single-venue T20I tournament at Dubai International Cricket Stadium running from August 28 to September 13 with the final on September 13.
  • Pakistan confirmed wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi is out with a left-knee injury and the PCB named Sadaf Shamas as her replacement in the 15-player squad.
  • Pakistan staged full T20 matches at Lahore’s National Cricket Academy against a men’s side from the Abdul Qadir Cricket Academy to expose players to sharper bowling and simulate high-pressure situations.
  • India finalised a 15-player squad led by Harmanpreet Kaur with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain and announced Jemimah Rodrigues will miss the tournament with a hamstring tear; Pratika Rawal replaces her.
  • Sri Lanka enter as defending champions and India remain the tournament’s most successful side, while Pakistan — still seeking a first Asia Cup title — view these late adjustments and intense practice as key to improving pressure handling and fielding under tournament conditions.