Sri Lanka Women meet Pakistan Women in the second semi-final of the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka reach this stage unbeaten, led by Chamari Athapaththu with Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani and Chamudi Praboda among the key names.
Pakistan, captained by Fatima Sana, have shown both sides of their game. They were bowled out for 55 by India but made 143 against Hong Kong. Muneeba Ali, Gull Feroza, Sadaf Shamas, Nashra Sandhu and Sadia Iqbal are among their main players.
Dubai has been a modest-scoring venue for women’s T20Is, with a first-innings average of around 117, and the slower surface helps spinners in the middle overs. Strike rotation and keeping wickets in hand will be vital, with perhaps 35–45 runs possible at the death. Given the venue’s recent record, chasing may carry a small advantage, and the contest looks tightly balanced.
