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Women’s Asia Cup 2026

BAN-W vs UAE-W Prediction & Match Preview – Women’s Asia Cup 2026

Our verdict

Bangladesh Women

Bangladesh Women are our pick, though UAE Women are playing at home and are in decent form. Winning the toss and bowling first could be a slight advantage.

Toss pick: United Arab Emirates Women

Women’s Asia Cup 2026Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Bangladesh Women and United Arab Emirates Women meet in the 12th match of the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai. Bangladesh began with a 71-run win over Indonesia but then lost to Sri Lanka by four wickets. After batting first they managed 114/8, Sobhana Mostary making 34 and Dilara Akter 26, with Chamudi Praboda taking three wickets. Marufa Akter took 3/21 and had Sri Lanka at 44/5, but Harshitha Samarawickrama’s unbeaten 48 sealed the chase with four balls to spare.

UAE lost their opener by nine wickets to Sri Lanka and then beat Indonesia by six wickets. They dismissed Indonesia for 71 in 19.4 overs, with Suraksha Kotte taking 3/16 and captain Esha Oza and Heena Hotchandani two each. Oza made 30 off 29 and Rinitha Rajith 22 as the target of 72 was reached in 13.1 overs.

UAE have won seven of nine WT20Is this year and are chasing a first win over a top-ranked side, but their top order will have to deliver against a more experienced Bangladesh attack.

Probable XIs

Bangladesh Women

  1. Juairiya Ferdous
  2. Dilara Akter
  3. Sobhana Mostary
  4. Nigar Sultana (c, wk)
  5. Shorna Akter
  6. Ritu Moni
  7. Nahida Akter
  8. Farjana Easmin
  9. Sultana Khatun
  10. Marufa Akter
  11. Fahima Khatun

United Arab Emirates Women

  1. Esha Oza (c)
  2. Theertha Satish (wk)
  3. Lavanya Keny
  4. Heena Hotchandani
  5. Samaira Dharnidharka
  6. Rinitha Rajith
  7. Mehul Pranav Kulkarni
  8. Vaishnave Mahesh
  9. Archara Supriya
  10. Janani Thirukkumaran
  11. Suraksha Kotte

Pitch report

Dubai usually gives a balanced T20 surface with early help for the quicks. It can be dry and slow, so spinners and slower deliveries are important in the middle overs, but once batters are settled, stroke-making becomes easier under lights. Dew can make the ball skid on and favour the chasing team. Scores of 155–165 are normally competitive here, while 170-plus would give the batting side a big advantage.

Weather

Hot, clear and dry weather is expected, with temperatures of 35–36°C at 6:30 pm local time. Rain is unlikely, so no interruptions are expected. Moderate winds may assist the quicks, and humidity should be fairly moderate. Significant dew is not expected to be a major factor, although the heat may be physically demanding.

Frequently asked questions

How did Bangladesh Women perform so far?

They beat Indonesia Women by 71 runs, then lost narrowly to Sri Lanka Women by four wickets after making 114/8.

How did UAE Women get on?

They lost by nine wickets to Sri Lanka Women, then beat Indonesia Women by six wickets, chasing 72 in 13.1 overs.

What is the UAE’s record this year?

They have won seven of their nine WT20Is this year and are playing in familiar conditions.

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