Asian Games Women’s T20I Qualifier 2026 Schedule & Fixtures

The Asian Games Women’s T20I Qualifier 2026 is one of the most consequential women’s cricket events in the Asian calendar this year.

Seven nations will compete in a compact 13-match tournament in Malaysia, with the top two finishers earning coveted spots at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 in Japan. Here is everything you need to know about this exciting qualifier.

What Is the Asian Games Women’s T20I Qualifier 2026?

This qualifier serves as the gateway for associate Asian women’s cricket teams to reach the cricket event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Cricket at the Asian Games 2026 will be played in T20 format and will be hosted at the Korogi Athletic Park in the Aichi prefecture. The qualifier in Kuala Lumpur determines which nations get to compete for medals on that stage.

The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 women’s cricket medal matches will be played on September 22. Teams qualifying through this tournament will be part of that historic occasion.

Asian Games Women’s T20I Qualifier 2026 – Schedule & Match Timings

The Asian Games Women’s T20I Qualifier 2026 runs from 25 May to 31 May, 2026, with a total of 13 matches across two venues.

Participating Teams & Tournament Format

Seven teams are competing in the Asian Games Women’s T20I Qualifier 2026, divided into two groups.

Group A

• Hong Kong, China Women (HK-W)
• Malaysia Women (MAS-W)
• Thailand Women (THA-W)

Group B

• China Women (CHN-W)
• Indonesia Women (INA-W)
• Nepal Women (NEP-W)
• Qatar Women (QAT-W)

Each group plays a round-robin stage, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. The finalists will qualify for the Asian Games cricket tournament in Japan.

Team Notes

• Hong Kong, China Women arrive in outstanding form, having won their last five T20Is in a recent tri-series.
• Nepal Women are competitive associates with experienced players from the ICC circuit.
• Malaysia Women are the hosts, playing on familiar conditions at Bayuemas Oval.
• China Women and Thailand Women bring strong Asian Games pedigree to the competition.
• Indonesia Women and Qatar Women are the emerging sides looking to make their mark.

Bayuemas Oval & YSD-UKM Cricket Oval – Venues

Matches are split across two venues in Malaysia’s Klang Valley.

Bayuemas Oval hosts the majority of matches including all knockout fixtures, while YSD-UKM Cricket Oval in Bangi stages several group stage games.

Where to Watch Asian Games Women’s T20I Qualifier 2026 Live

Fans across the globe can follow the action through multiple platforms:

• FanCode remains the go-to streaming option for cricket fans in India for associate-level tournaments.
• Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo offer free live ball-by-ball text commentary for all matches.
• Official broadcast details for other Asian nations will be confirmed closer to the tournament start date.

Tickets Information

The Asian Games Women’s T20I Qualifier 2026 at Bayuemas Oval is a community cricket event, and entry is expected to be free or low-cost for spectators, as is customary for associate-level qualifiers in Malaysia. No official ticketing portal has been announced at the time of writing.

• Check the Malaysia Cricket Association (MCA) official website and social media channels for any ticketing or entry updates.
• Local fans in Kuala Lumpur can contact the venue directly for match-day entry details.
• Seating is typically open-stand style at Bayuemas Oval, with no pre-booking required for general admission.

Key Players to Watch in the Asian Games Women’s T20I Qualifier 2026

With six competitive nations vying for Asian Games spots, several standout performers are set to define this tournament.

• Natasha Miles (Hong Kong, China Women – Captain) The most in-form batter in the tournament, Miles scored 206 runs in Hong Kong’s recent tri-series including a Player of the Match 52* against China. Hong Kong’s title hopes depend on her.

• Kary Chan (Hong Kong, China Women – Bowler) Hong Kong’s all-time leading wicket-taker with 124 T20I scalps, Chan claimed 10 wickets in the recent tri-series and will be the most dangerous spinner on Bayuemas Oval’s slow surfaces.

• Indu Barma (Nepal Women – Captain) A seasoned all-rounder and Nepal’s captain since 2023, Barma’s composure with bat and ball in pressure moments is the backbone of Nepal’s Group B campaign.

• Rubina Chhetry (Nepal Women – All-rounder) With 1,038 runs and 55 wickets in WT20Is, Chhetry is Nepal’s most complete cricketer and a consistent match-winner in ACC and ICC qualifier cricket.

• Sita Rana Magar (Nepal Women – All-rounder) Over 1,005 runs and 62 wickets in T20I cricket make Magar Nepal’s most versatile performer, her left-arm spin on Kuala Lumpur’s pitches could be decisive.

• Natthakan Chantham (Thailand Women – Batter) Thailand’s premier run-scorer and a proven performer at qualifier level, Chantham is the key to Thailand’s ambitions of topping Group A.

• Manisha Upadhyaya (Nepal Women – Bowler) The rising fast-medium star picked up 4/20 against the UAE to seal Nepal’s Asia Qualifier progression, expect her to be the most feared powerplay bowler in the tournament.

With talent spread across all six squads and Asian Games glory at stake, the Asian Games Women’s T20I Qualifier 2026 promises to be a fiercely contested six-day tournament. Keep checking back for squad announcements, match previews, and live updates from Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur starting May 26, 2026.

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