Women’s Asia Cup 2026: Group B team previews and squad details

Sri Lanka Women

Sri Lanka women enter the tournament as the defending champions. A clear favourite of Group A, Sri Lanka women are led by the dynamic all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu. Their squad features a well-balanced mix of explosive batting and clever spin options.

Sri Lanka women will look for early dominance as they are expected to secure a smooth path to the knockout stages. Sri Lanka’s biggest challenge will be Bangladesh from the Group considering the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia to be the easy contenders.

Squad: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Mithali Ayodhya, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kawya Kavindi, Sanjana Kavindi, Sugandika Kumari, Nimasha Meepage, Kaushini Nuthyangana (wk), Hasini Perera, Chamudi Praboda, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshika Silva, Chethana Vimukthi.

Bangladesh Women

Bangladesh women remain a formidable force in sub-continental conditions. The blend of their disciplined spin attack and experienced core is going to be the key factor for them in the Women’s Asia Cup. Bangladesh have had the history of altering the tournament pattern. They will expect to come up with some good showing this time too.

Captain Nigar Sultana will anchor the batting lineup for Bangladesh, while names like Nahida Akter and Rabeya Khan provide critical bowling depth. They pose the biggest challenge to Sri Lanka for the top spot in this group.

Squad: Nigar Sultana Joty (c & wk), Nahida Akter, Dilara Akter, Farjana Easmin, Juairiya Ferdous, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sarmin Sultana, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Sultana Khatun, Shanjida Akther Maghla.

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Women

United Arab Emirates could be the real underdogs of this group, especially because of their exposure as tournament hosts. The UAE women will target crucial upsets to chase a historic semi-final berth in the Women’s Asia Cup at home.

Squad: Esha Oza (c), Archara Supriya, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Janani Thirukkumaran, Lavanya Keny, Mehul Kulkarni, Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Siya Gokhale, Sashikala Silva, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish (wk), Uttara Iyer, Vaishnave Mahesh.

Indonesia Women

Indonesia women arrive in tournament as an emerging side looking to gain valuable high-level international exposure. This is their chance to play against regional powerhouses and shine as the newbies. Led by Nanda Sakarini, the squad relies on tight teamwork, disciplined fielding, and energetic performances.

Every match will be a learning curve for the side as they are set for their international debut after qualifying through a strong run at the ACC Women’s Premier Cup in June.

Squad: Nanda Sakarini (c & wk), Kadek Winda Prastini, Rahmawati Pangestuti, Wesika Ratna Dewi, Rada Rani, Desi Wulandari, Putri Suwandewi, Kisi Salisa Kasse, Sang Maypriani, Ni Kadek Ariani, Derni Bangi, Dara Agung Laksmi, Lie Qiao, Maria Corazon Wombaki, Sofia Velic.

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