Dubai (SBR): Seasoned all-rounder Esha Oza will lead the 15-member UAE squad in the eight-team DP World Women’s Asia Cup 2026 which will be played at the Dubai International Stadium from Thursday, 28 August. UAE are placed in Group B with Bangladesh, Indonesia and Sri Lanka the other three teams in the group.
UAE take on Sri Lanka in their tournament opener on Friday, 29 August. They next play Indonesia on Friday, 4 September while their third group match will be against Bangladesh – Tuesday, 8 September. The semi-finals will be played on Thursday 10 September and Friday 11 September. The final is schedule to take place on Sunday, 13 September. All tournament matches will be played from 6:30pm local time.
*UAE squad for DP World Women’s Asia Cup 2026:* Esha Oza (captain), Archara Supriya, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Janani Thirukkumaran, Lavanya Keny, Mehul Kulkarni, Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Siya Gokhale, Sashikala Silva, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish (wicketkeeper) Uttara Iyer and Vaishnave Mahesh.
*Support Staff:* Subha Venkataraman (head coach), Shahzada Saleem (assistant coach), Shyla Alam (strength and conditioning coach) and Merin Saji (physiotherapist).
*DP World Women’s Asia Cup 2026 – UAE matches*
Friday, 29 August – Sri Lanka vs UAE, Dubai International Stadium – 6:30pm local time
Friday, 4 September – UAE vs Indonesia, Dubai International Stadium – 6:30pm local time
Tuesday, 8 September – Bangladesh vs UAE, Dubai International Stadium – 6:30pm local time
Thursday, 10 September – Semi-Final 1: A1 vs B2, Dubai International Stadium – 6:30pm local time
Friday, 11 September – Semi-Final 2: A2 vs B1, Dubai International Stadium – 6:30pm local time
Sunday, 13 September – Final, Dubai International Stadium – 6:30pm local time
