The fourth edition of the Asian Games women’s cricket tournament is set to begin in Japan from 17 to 22 September 2026.
With eight nations, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Japan, China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Pakistan, confirmed for the competition, the stage is set for a high-stakes showcase of T20 talent across Asia. After skipping the 2010 and 2014 editions due to scheduling conflicts, India’s women’s team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, made their Asian Games debut with a bang, clinching the gold medal by defeating Sri Lanka by 19 runs in the final in the previous edition in 2023. They will begin their defence of the gold medal with a quarter-final against hosts Japan on 17 September at 5:30 AM IST at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin.
Tournament History:
The tournament’s history is dominated by Pakistan, who clinched gold in both 2010 (Guangzhou) and 2014 (Incheon), with Bangladesh finishing as runners-up on both occasions. Japan earned bronze in 2010, while Sri Lanka took the Bronze in 2014. The 2023 Hangzhou edition saw India break Pakistan’s stranglehold, winning gold, with Sri Lanka as silver medallists and Bangladesh securing bronze. This time, with India entering as defending champions and Pakistan returning to the fold, the competition promises renewed intensity and tactical intrigue.
Squads:
India
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, G. Kamalini, Bharti Fulmali, Sree Charani, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil (subject to fitness), Radha Yadav, Nandni Sharma
Sri Lanka
Yet to be announced
Japan
Mai Yanagida (C), Ahilya Chandel, Ayumi Fujikawa, Hinase Goto, Haruna Iwasaki, Shimako Kato, Ayaka Kato-Stafford, Elena Kusuda-Nairn, Akari Nishimura, Erika Oda, Meg Ogawa, Kurumi Ota, Seika Sumi, Erika Toguchi, Nonoha Yasumoto
Bangladesh
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 Maghla, Farjana Easmin
China
Yet to be announced
Malaysia
Yet to be announced
Thailand
Yet to be announced
Pakistan
Fatima Sana (C), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Eman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Humna Bilal, Momina Riasat, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Saira Jabeen, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani
Schedule:
17th September 2026 (Thursday) – 1st Quarter-final: Bangladesh vs China – 5:30 AM IST
17th September 2026 (Thursday) – 2nd Quarter-final: Pakistan vs Thailand – 10:30 AM IST
18th September 2026 (Friday) – 3rd Quarter-final: Sri Lanka vs Malaysia – 5:30 AM IST
18th September 2026 (Friday) – 4th Quarter-final: India vs Japan – 10:30 AM IST
20th September 2026 (Sunday) – 1st Semi-final: TBA vs TBA – 5:30 AM IST
20th September 2026 (Sunday) – 2nd Semi-final: TBA vs TBA – 10:30 AM IST
22nd September 2026 (Tuesday) – 3rd Place Playoff: TBA vs TBA – 5:30 AM IST
22nd September 2026 (Tuesday) – Final: TBA vs TBA – 10:30 AM IST
Note: All the matches will be played at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin.
Streaming and Broadcasting Details:
India – Sony Sports Network (Broadcast), Sony LIV (Digital Streaming
Hong Kong – HOY Media Network (Broadcast), HOY OTT (Digital Streaming)
Singapore – Mediacorp
Japan – Local broadcasting channels are expected to provide the coverage for the tournament
US/UK/Australia/Canada – Yet to be announced
Fans can check out the official Asian Games YouTube and other social media handles for further details regarding the coverage.
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