The second finalist of the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup will be decided on Friday when Pakistan face Sri Lanka in the semi-final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The winning team will meet India in the final for the Asia Cup title.

How did Pakistan make it to the semi-finals?

Pakistan qualified for the semi-finals after finishing second in Group A. Their only loss in the group stage came against India who booked their place in the final by defeating Bangladesh in the first semifinal. Sri Lanka meanwhile have reached the semifinals without losing a match. As the winners of Group B they will aim to continue their strong run and take another step towards retaining the Asia Cup title.

Can Sri Lanka defend their title against Pakistan?

Sri Lanka are the defending champions of the Women’s Asia Cup. They beat India in the 2024 final to win the trophy and will now look to reach the final once again. Pakistan will look to challenge Sri Lanka who are still unbeaten in the tournament. With a spot in the final on the line, the winner could face India again in the title match.

When and where can you watch the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka semi-final?

The Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Women’s Asia Cup 2026 semi-final will take place on Friday September 11th at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The match will start at 8:00 PM IST with the toss at 7:30 PM IST. Indian fans can watch the game live on the Sony Sports Network. The match will also be streamed live on SonyLIV.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Semifinal: Squads

Pakistan Squad: Fatima Sana (captain), Ayesha Zafar, Eman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Momina Riasat, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (wicketkeeper), Sadaf Shamas, Nashra Sundhu, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar.

Sri Lanka Squad: Imesha Dulani, Chamari Athapaththu (captain), Sanjana Kavindi, Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana (wicketkeeper), Sugandika Kumari, Chethana Vimukthi, Chamudi Praboda, Mithali Ayodhya, Kawya Kavindi, Dewmi Vihanga, Hasini Perera.

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