The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 will feature another Group B contest as United Arab Emirates Women take on Indonesia Women in the eighth match of the tournament. The game will be played on September 4, 2026 (Friday) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The match is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IST, with both teams looking to put in a strong performance. UAE will be hoping to make a comeback after their opening game, while Indonesia will also be looking for a better result. With both sides still searching for their first points in the group, this match will be important for their campaign.
Indonesia Women are currently placed third in Group B after playing two matches, while UAE Women are fourth after one match. Both teams have 0 points, with Indonesia having a net run rate of -3.650 and UAE having a net run rate of -6.263. Indonesia have already played two games in the competition and will now face UAE in another important group match. UAE, meanwhile, will be keen to use this opportunity to get their campaign back on track. Both teams will know that a win here can give them much-needed confidence for their remaining matches.
Squads:
United Arab Emirates Women’s Cricket Team
Esha Oza (C), Archara Supriya, Samaira Dharnidharka, Siya Gokhale, Heena Hotchandani, Lavanya Keny, Suraksha Kotte, Mehul Kulkarni, Indhuja Nandakumar, Rinitha Rajith, Athige Silva, Theertha Satish, Janani Thirukkumaran, Uttara Iyer, Vaishnave Mahesh
Indonesia Women’s Cricket Team
Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini (C), 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:
Esha Oza
Esha Oza will be one of the main players to watch when UAE Women face Indonesia. She has scored 416 runs in 10 matches, with an excellent batting average of 83.2 and a strike rate of 134.62. She has also made a strong contribution with the ball, taking 17 wickets in nine matches. Her bowling economy rate is 4.08, while her bowling strike rate is 10.64, showing how effective she has been in both departments. With the ability to contribute with both bat and ball, Oza could be one of the biggest match-winning options for UAE.
Vaishnave Mahesh
Vaishnave Mahesh will be another important player for UAE, particularly with the ball. She has taken 12 wickets in nine matches, making her one of the team’s leading wicket-takers. Her economy rate of 3.69 is also a major positive, as she has been able to keep the opposition from scoring freely. Her bowling strike rate of 12.75 further shows her ability to pick up wickets without giving away many runs. Against Indonesia, UAE will hope Mahesh can maintain the same control and provide important breakthroughs during the innings.
Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini
Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini will be an important figure for Indonesia as both a batter and the team’s captain. She has scored 183 runs in 10 matches, with an average of 26.14 and a strike rate of 82.8. Indonesia will need their experienced players to take responsibility, especially against a UAE side that has several players capable of changing the game. Sakarini can play an important role by giving the batting order stability and helping the team build a competitive total. Her contribution at the top of the order could be important for Indonesia in this match.
Sang Maypriani
Sang Maypriani has been one of Indonesia’s leading bowling options and will have an important job against the UAE batting line-up. She has picked up 10 wickets in 10 matches, while her economy rate stands at 4.44. Her bowling strike rate of 21.5 also shows that she has been able to provide regular wickets for her side. Indonesia will need her to bowl with control and make it difficult for UAE’s batters to score quickly. A good spell from Maypriani could help Indonesia put pressure on UAE during the middle overs.
Pitch:
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is expected to offer a fairly balanced surface for this Group B match. Fast bowlers could get some help from the new ball in the early part of the innings, so the opening overs may be important for both teams. Batters may need a little time to get used to the pace and bounce before they start playing more attacking shots. As the innings moves into the middle overs, the surface could become slower and bring the spinners into the contest.
Weather:
The weather in Dubai is expected to remain hot and sunny with the day’s temperature expected to range between 31°C and 43°C. At the scheduled start of the match, the temperature is likely to be around 34°C, with clear skies and only a 10% chance of rain. The forecast shows 0.0 mm rainfall during the match hours, so rain is not expected to cause an interruption.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Esha Oza, Theertha Satish, Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini, Maria Corazon, Vaishnave Mahesh, Sang Maypriani, Ni Made Putri Suwandewi, Samaira Dharnidharka, Archara Supriya, Heena Hotchandani, Siya Gokhale
Match Details:
Date – September 4, 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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