The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 will continue with Hong Kong Women taking on Pakistan Women in the 11th match of the tournament at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, on Monday, September 7, 2026. The match will begin at 8:00 PM IST, with both sides looking to get a good result. Pakistan have played two matches so far, winning one and losing one, while Hong Kong have lost both of their games. Pakistan will be hoping to add another win to their points tally, while Hong Kong will be searching for their first points of the competition. The match will give both teams another chance to show what they can do.
Hong Kong have not had the start they would have wanted in Group A. They began with a six-run defeat against Thailand Women on August 28 and then went down to India Women by 137 runs on September 3. Pakistan had a winning start, beating Thailand Women by 35 runs on September 1, but their next game ended in a seven-wicket loss to India Women on September 5. Pakistan will now want to put that result behind them and return to winning ways. Hong Kong, meanwhile, will look to improve in all three departments and put up a much stronger fight against Pakistan.
Squads:
Hong Kong Women’s Cricket Team
Natasha Miles (C), Maryam Bibi (VC), Kary Chan, Shing Chan, Charlotte Chan, Yasmin Daswani, Hailey Wong, Mariko Hill, Iqra Sahar, Joyleen Kaur, Marina Lamplough, Mahekdeep Kaur, Ruchitha Venkatesh, Shanzeen Shahzad, Alison Siu
Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team
Fatima Sana (C), Ayesha Zafar, Eman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Momina Riasat, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sandhu, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar
Players to watch out:
Natasha Miles
Natasha Miles will be one of the important players for Hong Kong in this game, especially with the bat. She has scored 244 runs in nine matches, with an average of 30.5 and a strike rate of 92.77. Miles is also the captain, so her contribution will matter both while batting and while leading the side. Hong Kong will need their top-order batters to spend more time at the crease and give the team a better total. If Miles can stay in for a long period, she could help Hong Kong build a competitive innings against Pakistan.
Marina Lamplough
Marina Lamplough has been one of Hong Kong’s main wicket-takers and will have an important job with the ball against Pakistan. She has taken 14 wickets in 10 matches, while her economy rate is 6.28 and her strike rate is 15.42. She has shown that she can regularly find wickets while also keeping the number of runs under control. Pakistan have several batters who can score quickly, so Hong Kong will need Lamplough to make good use of her overs. Early wickets from her could give Hong Kong a chance to put pressure on Pakistan’s batting order.
Muneeba Ali
Muneeba Ali will be one of Pakistan’s main batting options and is likely to have an important role at the top of the order. She has scored 283 runs in 10 matches, with an average of 28.3 and a strike rate of 117.42. Her ability to score at a good pace can help Pakistan get moving during the first few overs of their innings. After the team’s defeat against India, Muneeba will also be looking to make a useful contribution in this match. A solid innings from her can give Pakistan a good start and make the job easier for the batters coming in after her.
Fatima Sana
Fatima Sana will be one of the biggest players for Pakistan in this match because she leads the team and also plays an important role with the ball. She has picked up 15 wickets in seven matches, with an economy rate of 6.56 and a strike rate of 9.93. Her wicket-taking record makes her a key part of Pakistan’s bowling attack, especially when the team needs a breakthrough. Sana will also have to make the right decisions as captain after Pakistan’s loss to India in their previous match. If she can take important wickets and keep Hong Kong from scoring freely, Pakistan could stay in control of the game.
Pitch:
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium can offer some help to the fast bowlers when the ball is new, so batters may need to be careful in the opening overs. The pace and bounce of the surface can take a little time to understand, which means batters may prefer to settle down before playing too many attacking shots. As the innings moves ahead, the pitch can become slower and this can bring the spinners into the game.
Weather:
At the 8:00 PM start time, the temperature should remain around 33°C, with clear skies and 0.0 mm rainfall expected. Conditions should stay similar at 9:00 PM, when the temperature is also forecast to be around 33°C with no rain expected.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Natasha Miles, Muneeba Ali, Mariko Hill, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Fatima Sana, Kary Chan, Marina Lamplough, Sadia Iqbal, Sadaf Shamas, Nashra Sandhu, Shing Chan
Match Details:
Date – September 7, 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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