united arab emirates by women asia cup 2026 Has announced its 15-member team, which includes experienced batsman Isha Oza Will lead the team. The premier tournament begins on August 28 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where the UAE faces a tough Group B campaign against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Indonesia.
Isha Oza will lead the talented team
Oza will be at the heart of the UAE's hopes of making an impact at the tournament. The right-handed batsman is one of the country's most successful players and brings significant leadership experience to women's T20 international cricket.
He has captained the UAE in 54 WT20I matches, securing 37 wins, representing an impressive win rate of 68.51 per cent. His experience will be especially important as the UAE faces some strong teams in the competition.
Oza's contribution with the bat is also important. In 117 WT20I appearances, he has scored 3,403 runs at an average of 34.72 and a strike rate of 119.69. His scores included five centuries and 14 half-centuries, indicating his vital role in the UAE batting line-up.
Familiar names highlight strong unit
The UAE team includes many players who have become familiar names in the country's women's cricket setup. Archara Supriya, Heena Hotchandani, Induja Nandkumar And Janani Thirukkumaran While those players include Lavanya Kenny, Mehul Kulkarni And Rinita Rajith Have also been successful in making a place in the team.
in the team Samaira Dharanidharka, Siya Gokle, Sasikala Silva, Suraksha Kote, Theertha Satish, North Iyer And Vaishnave Mahesh Also included. With a mix of experience and emerging talent, the hosts hope their knowledge of local conditions will give them an advantage during the group stage.
Competition begins against defending champions
The UAE faces its toughest match yet when it takes on defending champions Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on August 29. The hosts will then complete their Group B matches against Indonesia on September 4 and Bangladesh on September 8. If UAE are to progress to the knockout stage, they will need strong performances.
The semi-finals are scheduled for 10 and 11 September, followed by the final on 13 September. Since the tournament is being held in the UAE for the first time, the host team is keen to make the occasion memorable.
UAE squad for Women's Asia Cup 2026: Isha Oza (captain), Archara Supriya, Heena Hotchandani, Induja Nandkumar, Janani Thirukkumaran, Lavanya Kenny, Mehul Kulkarni, Rinita Rajith, Samaira Dharanidharka, Siya Gokhale, Sashikala Silva, Security Kote, Theertha Satish, Uttar Iyer, Vaishnave Mahesh