The Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Asia Cup 2026 will see Indonesia Women face Sri Lanka Women in the sixth match of the tournament. The Group B match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, on September 2, 2026 (Wednesday). The game is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IST under the lights. Sri Lanka have already started their campaign with a win and will be keen to continue that momentum. Indonesia, meanwhile, will be looking to respond strongly after their opening defeat.
Sri Lanka Women currently sit first in Group B with 2 points from one match and have a net run rate of +6.263. Indonesia Women are third with 0 points after one game and have a net run rate of -3.550. Sri Lanka will want another positive result to strengthen their position in the group. Indonesia, on the other hand, need a strong performance to get their campaign back on track. Both teams will therefore have plenty of motivation going into this important Group B contest.
Squads:
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
Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team
Chamari Athapaththu, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Mithali Ayodhya, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sanjana Kavindi, Kawya Kavindi, Sugandika Kumari, Nimasha Meepage, Hasini Perera, Chamudi Praboda, Nilakshika Silva, Chethana Vimukthi
Players to watch out:
Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini
Indonesia will depend heavily on captain Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini to give the batting order a steady start. She has scored 201 runs in her last 10 matches, with an average of 33.5 and a strike rate of 88.54. She also plays an important role as the team’s wicketkeeper. Her experience at the top of the order could be useful against Sri Lanka’s bowling attack. Indonesia will hope that Sakarini can stay at the crease for a long period and build a strong foundation for her team.
Maria Corazon
Maria Corazon has also shown that she can make valuable contributions for Indonesia with the bat. She has made 144 runs in her last six matches, averaging 24 while scoring at a strike rate of 111.62. Her ability to keep the scoreboard moving could be important during the powerplay and middle overs. She will have the opportunity to put pressure on the Sri Lankan bowlers if she settles in quickly. Indonesia will be looking for a confident innings from Corazon in this crucial Group B match.
Chamari Athapaththu
Sri Lanka will once again have a major match-winner in Chamari Athapaththu, who can influence the game in more than one department. She has scored 374 runs in her last 10 matches, with an average of 46.75 and a strike rate of 161.9. She has also taken 9 wickets in the same period while maintaining an economy rate of 7.13. Her attacking style with the bat can change the game within a short period. Athapaththu’s all-round contribution will make her one of the biggest threats for Indonesia.
Imesha Dulani
Imesha Dulani will also be expected to play an important role in Sri Lanka’s batting line-up. She has collected 215 runs in her last nine matches, with an average of 26.88 and a strike rate of 120.78. She can help Sri Lanka build partnerships while also taking advantage of scoring opportunities when they appear. Her ability to contribute in the middle order could become particularly important if Sri Lanka lose early wickets. Dulani will be aiming to provide another useful innings for her team in this Asia Cup fixture.
Pitch:
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is expected to offer a competitive surface where both batting and bowling skills can come into play. The new ball could give fast bowlers some movement and assistance during the early part of the innings. Once batters adjust to the conditions, they should be able to play their shots with greater confidence. The surface may become slower during the middle overs, bringing spinners more into the game.
Weather:
Dubai is expected to remain hot and clear with temperatures reaching around 41°C during the afternoon. Conditions should become more comfortable by the evening, with the temperature expected to be close to 32°C when the match starts at 8:00 PM. The chance of rain is around 5%, while no significant rainfall is expected.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini, Maria Corazon, Chamari Athapaththu, Imesha Dulani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Ni Made Putri Suwandewi, Sang Maypriani, Sugandika Kumari, Thipatcha Putthawong, Vishmi Gunaratne
Match Details:
Date – September 2, 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 through the Sony LIV app and website.
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