BAN-W vs UAE-W Prediction & Match Preview – Women’s Asia Cup 2026
Match summary
Bangladesh Women won by 34 runs: Bangladesh Women 103/7 (20 ov), United Arab Emirates Women 69/9 (20 ov). Player of the match: Nahida Akter.
Our preview of Bangladesh Women vs UAE Women in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai: recent form, likely XIs, pitch, weather and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | Bangladesh Women vs United Arab Emirates Women, 12th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Women’s Asia Cup 2026 |
| Date | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Start time | 2:30 pm GMT / 6:30 pm local |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Status | Result |
| Result | Bangladesh Women won by 34 runs |
| Player of the match | Nahida Akter |
| Our pick | Bangladesh Women ✓ |
| Toss pick | United Arab Emirates Women |
Matches in this series
Match preview
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.
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.
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.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 120–135 | 103/7 (20 ov) |
| Second innings | 105–125 | 69/9 (20 ov) |
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
FAQ
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.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Bangladesh Women
- Juairiya Ferdous
- Dilara Akter
- Sobhana Mostary
- Nigar Sultanac, wk
- Shorna Akter
- Ritu Moni
- Nahida Akter
- Farjana Easmin
- Sultana Khatun
- Marufa Akter
- Fahima Khatun
United Arab Emirates Women
- Esha Ozac
- Theertha Satishwk
- Lavanya Keny
- Heena Hotchandani
- Samaira Dharnidharka
- Rinitha Rajith
- Mehul Pranav Kulkarni
- Vaishnave Mahesh
- Archara Supriya
- Janani Thirukkumaran
- Suraksha Kotte