The Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Asia Cup 2026 will see Bangladesh Women and Indonesia Women meet in the fourth match of the tournament at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on August 31, 2026 (Monday). The game is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IST, with both teams starting their Group B campaign in this contest. Bangladesh will be keen to put their recent results behind them and open the tournament with a win. Indonesia, meanwhile, will enter the match with confidence after a strong run in their recent games.
Bangladesh Women have won two of their last five matches, while Indonesia Women have picked up three wins in their previous five games. Nigar Sultana will captain Bangladesh, with players such as Nahida Akter, Ritu Moni, Marufa Akter and Sobhana Mostary adding experience to the squad. Indonesia will be led by Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini and have players like Sang Maypriani, Ni Made Putri Suwandewi and Desi Wulandari in their team. The two sides will now look to carry their recent form into their first Asia Cup match.
Squads:
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team
Nigar Sultana, Nahida Akter, Dilara Akter, Fahima Khatun, Farjana Easmin, Marufa Akter, Sobhana Mostary, Rabeya Khan, Ritu Moni, Sarmin Sultana, Sharmin Akhter, Shorna Akter, Sultana Khatun, Sumaiya Akther
Indonesia Women’s Cricket Team
Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini, Ni Ariani, Derni Bangi, Maria Corazon, Ni Luh Dewi, Kisi Kasse, Sang Maypriani, Rahmawati Pangestuti, Dara Paramitha, Lie Qiao, Ni Kadek Fitria Rada Rani, Sofia Velic, Ni Made Putri Suwandewi, Kadek Winda Prastini, Desi Wulandari
Players to watch out:
Nigar Sultana Joty
Nigar Sultana will be an important batter for Bangladesh as they begin their Asia Cup campaign. She has made 330 runs in her last 10 matches, with an average of 41.25 and a strike rate of 116.6. These numbers show the consistency she has brought to Bangladesh’s batting in recent games. Along with leading the side, Nigar will also take care of wicketkeeping duties. Bangladesh will expect her experience to help the team make a good start to the tournament.
Ritu Moni
Ritu Moni has been among Bangladesh’s useful performers with the ball and will be someone to keep an eye on. She has claimed 12 wickets in her last 10 matches while maintaining an economy rate of 7.1. Her bowling strike rate stands at 15.5, which shows that she has regularly managed to take wickets. Moni’s ability to contribute as an all-rounder also gives Bangladesh another useful option. She could have an important role when Bangladesh look to restrict Indonesia’s batters.
Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini
Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini will carry an important responsibility for Indonesia in both batting and leadership. She has collected 199 runs from her last 10 matches at an average of 39.8. Her strike rate in this period is 93.86, and her consistency will be valuable for Indonesia’s batting unit. Sakarini is also the team captain and wicketkeeper-batter, giving her responsibilities in different areas. Indonesia will hope she can lead from the front with the bat.
Sang Maypriani
Sang Maypriani has been one of Indonesia’s most effective bowlers in recent matches. She has taken 11 wickets in her last 10 games and has an impressive economy rate of 4.07. Her bowling strike rate is 19.54, showing that she has been able to make regular contributions with the ball. Against Bangladesh’s experienced batting group, Maypriani could be important in keeping the runs under control. Indonesia will look to her for wickets and disciplined bowling throughout the innings.
Pitch:
The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is likely to give both batters and bowlers something to work with. The new ball could offer some help to fast bowlers, while batters may find scoring easier after spending some time at the crease. Spinners could come into the game as the surface slows down and offers some grip during the middle overs. Bowlers may also use slower balls and yorkers effectively towards the end of the innings.
Weather:
Dubai is expected to have clear and sunny conditions, with no significant rain expected around the match. The temperature could be as high as 43°C during the afternoon before coming down to around 32°C when the game starts at 8:00 PM. The rain chance is expected to be only around 5% at the start of the match.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Nigar Sultana, Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini, Desi Wulandari, Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Ni Ariani, Rahmawati Pangestuti, Sang Maypriani, Marufa Akter, Ni Made Putri Suwandewi, Nahida Akter
Match Details:
Date – August 31, 2026
Time – 8:00 PM IST
Venue – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Broadcast – All matches of the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network. Fans can also watch the tournament live through the Sony LIV app and website.
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