India Women will begin their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 campaign against Thailand in a Group A match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (Aug 30). Harmanpreet Kaur’s team will look to start the tournament with a convincing victory.Thailand have already played one game in the tournament and they defeated Indonesia by six runs on Friday and will be aiming to make it two wins in a row.&nbsp;India will expect their experienced batters, including Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Shafali Verma, to lead the way with the bat. In the bowling department, Deepti Sharma, Sree Charani and Kranti Gaud will be among the key players.&nbsp;&nbsp;Deepti is the second-highest wicket-taker in women’s T20I cricket, while Charani currently holds the No. 1 spot in the ICC Women’s T20I bowling rankings.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hockey-india-announces-inr-50-lakh-cash-reward-for-women-s-team-1787997971367">Hockey India announces INR 50 lakh cash reward for women’s team</a>&nbsp;Thailand will rely heavily on Thipatcha Putthawong, who holds the record for the most wickets in women’s international T20 cricket.<h3>India vs Thailand Women’s Asia Cup 2026: All you need to know</h3><h3>When and where will the India vs Thailand Women’s Asia Cup 2026 match be played?</h3>The Group A match between India and Thailand will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (Aug 30).<h3>What time will the India vs Thailand Women’s Asia Cup 2026 match start?</h3>The match is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IST. The toss will take place 30 minutes before the start of the game.<h3>Which TV channel will broadcast the India vs Thailand Women’s Asia Cup 2026 match?</h3>The match will be broadcast live in India on the Sony Sports Network.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/it-s-a-special-feeling-harry-kane-reflects-on-being-named-germany-s-footballer-of-the-year-1788000043971">'It’s a special feeling': Harry Kane reflects on being named Germany’s Footballer of the Year</a><h3>How can fans live stream the India vs Thailand Women’s Asia Cup 2026 match ?</h3>Fans in India can watch the match live on the Sony LIV app and website from 8:00 PM IST.<h3>Squads</h3>India: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), G Kamalini (WK), Arundhati Reddy, Prema Rawat, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Renuka Thakur, Nandni Sharma, Kranti Gaud and Pratika Rawal&nbsp;Thailand: Naruemol Chaiwai (C), Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Natthakan Chantham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Suleeporn Laomi, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Thipatcha Putthawong, Phannita Maya, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Nannaphat Chaihan, Koranit Suwanchonrathi, Thanrada Seesawan and Naomi Hamilton

India will begin their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 campaign against Thailand in their Group A opener on Sunday (Aug 30) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

India Women will begin their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 campaign against Thailand in a Group A match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (Aug 30). Harmanpreet Kaur’s team will look to start the tournament with a convincing victory. Thailand have already played one game in the tournament and they defeated Indonesia by six runs on Friday and will be aiming to make it two wins in a row. India will expect their experienced batters, including Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Shafali Verma, to lead the way with the bat. In the bowling department, Deepti Sharma, Sree Charani and Kranti Gaud will be among the key players. Deepti is the second-highest wicket-taker in women’s T20I cricket, while Charani currently holds the No. 1 spot in the ICC Women’s T20I bowling rankings. Also Read - Hockey India announces INR 50 lakh cash reward for women’s team Thailand will rely heavily on Thipatcha Putthawong, who holds the record for the most wickets in women’s international T20 cricket. India vs Thailand Women’s Asia Cup 2026: All you need to know When and where will the India vs Thailand Women’s Asia Cup 2026 match be played? The Group A match between India and Thailand will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (Aug 30). What time will the India vs Thailand Women’s Asia Cup 2026 match start? The match is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IST. The toss will take place 30 minutes before the start of the game. Which TV channel will broadcast the India vs Thailand Women’s Asia Cup 2026 match? The match will be broadcast live in India on the Sony Sports Network. Also Read - 'It’s a special feeling': Harry Kane reflects on being named Germany’s Footballer of the Year How can fans live stream the India vs Thailand Women’s Asia Cup 2026 match ? Fans in India can watch the match live on the Sony LIV app and website from 8:00 PM IST. Squads India: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), G Kamalini (WK), Arundhati Reddy, Prema Rawat, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Renuka Thakur, Nandni Sharma, Kranti Gaud and Pratika Rawal Thailand: Naruemol Chaiwai (C), Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Natthakan Chantham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Suleeporn Laomi, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Thipatcha Putthawong, Phannita Maya, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Nannaphat Chaihan, Koranit Suwanchonrathi, Thanrada Seesawan and Naomi Hamilton

India will begin their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 campaign against Thailand in their Group A opener on Sunday (Aug 30) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

India vs Thailand, Women’s Asia Cup 2026: Live streaming details, date and time

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India faced Thailand Women in the first semi-final of the Women's Asia Cup 2022 edition, being held in Bangladesh, on Thursday (October 13). Being the favourites, India stormed past Thailand by 74 runs to book a place in the final.&nbsp;After entering the semi-final as the table-toppers in the group stage, with five wins and a solitary loss, India were asked to bat first. Shafali Verma's 28-ball 42 and vital contributions from Jemimah Rodrigues (27), Harmanpreet's 36 (30) and Pooja Vastrakar's 13-ball 17 propelled the Women in Blue to a moderate 148-6, at Sylhet.&nbsp;

It was a chaseable score but the inexperienced Thailand batters only managed a paltry 74 for 9 in their full quota of overs. Thailand were never in the run-chase with skipper Naruemol Chaiwai and Nattaya Boochatham being the highest run-getters, scoring 21 apiece.&nbsp; From India's perspective, the likes of Deepti Sharma (3 for 7) and Rajeshwari Gayakwad (2 for 10) applied pressure from the word go by chipping in with key wickets and giving nothing away easily.&nbsp;

With this result, India storm into the tournament finale and now await the winner of the second semi-final, where Pakistan face Sri Lanka, to lock horns with them in the summit clash on Saturday (October 15).&nbsp; India have lost only to Pakistan in the tournament and will be eager to play them and settle scores in the marquee finale.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-are-far-ahead-in-skill-level-compared-to-pakistan-pcb-chief-ramiz-raja-makes-honest-admission-524765">India are far ahead in skill level compared to Pakistan: PCB chief Ramiz Raja makes honest admission</a>

At the post-match presentation, skipper Harmanpreet said, "We batted really well, Thailand bowled quite well, not giving us easy runs. We really had to work hard. That partnership (between her and Jemimah) helped us to get a score on the board. When you're not playing a lot, you need runs to get confidence. She (Deepti) is someone who is willing to bowl at any stage. Having such a bowler always gives confidence. When you're getting around 150 on the board more often than not, it gives confidence. Whoever makes it to the final, we'll make plans."

Shafali, who was adjudged the Player-of-the-Match, stated, "Lots of confidence (with the win). Wicket was good to bat, felt good. Smriti and Jemi also did well. We need to look at getting partnerships (regularly). Hope the weather stays good (for the final). I'm more confident about my game now, but will keep working. Always happy to contribute to the team."

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India faced Thailand Women in the first semi-final of the Women's Asia Cup 2022 edition, being held in Bangladesh, on Thursday (October 13).

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India faced Thailand Women in the first semi-final of the Women's Asia Cup 2022 edition, being held in Bangladesh, on Thursday (October 13). Being the favourites, India stormed past Thailand by 74 runs to book a place in the final. After entering the semi-final as the table-toppers in the group stage, with five wins and a solitary loss, India were asked to bat first. Shafali Verma's 28-ball 42 and vital contributions from Jemimah Rodrigues (27), Harmanpreet's 36 (30) and Pooja Vastrakar's 13-ball 17 propelled the Women in Blue to a moderate 148-6, at Sylhet. It was a chaseable score but the inexperienced Thailand batters only managed a paltry 74 for 9 in their full quota of overs. Thailand were never in the run-chase with skipper Naruemol Chaiwai and Nattaya Boochatham being the highest run-getters, scoring 21 apiece. From India's perspective, the likes of Deepti Sharma (3 for 7) and Rajeshwari Gayakwad (2 for 10) applied pressure from the word go by chipping in with key wickets and giving nothing away easily. With this result, India storm into the tournament finale and now await the winner of the second semi-final, where Pakistan face Sri Lanka, to lock horns with them in the summit clash on Saturday (October 15). India have lost only to Pakistan in the tournament and will be eager to play them and settle scores in the marquee finale. ALSO READ | India are far ahead in skill level compared to Pakistan: PCB chief Ramiz Raja makes honest admission At the post-match presentation, skipper Harmanpreet said, "We batted really well, Thailand bowled quite well, not giving us easy runs. We really had to work hard. That partnership (between her and Jemimah) helped us to get a score on the board. When you're not playing a lot, you need runs to get confidence. She (Deepti) is someone who is willing to bowl at any stage. Having such a bowler always gives confidence. When you're getting around 150 on the board more often than not, it gives confidence. Whoever makes it to the final, we'll make plans." Shafali, who was adjudged the Player-of-the-Match, stated, "Lots of confidence (with the win). Wicket was good to bat, felt good. Smriti and Jemi also did well. We need to look at getting partnerships (regularly). Hope the weather stays good (for the final). I'm more confident about my game now, but will keep working. Always happy to contribute to the team."

Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma take India to Women's Asia Cup final with big win over Thailand

The Indian bowlers hardly broke a sweat to dismiss minnows Thailand for a paltry 37 before knocking off the runs in just six overs with nine wickets in hand to top the seven-team group league in the Women's Asia Cup, here on Monday.

The emphatic win was India's fifth victory in six games, with the only defeat coming in a low-scoring match against arch-rivals Pakistan.

India have 10 points from six games and are expected to be joined by Pakistan, Sri Lanka and one among Thailand and Bangladesh in the semifinals.

Bangladesh have a match left and they need to just win it to enjoy a better net run-rate (+0.423 after 5 games) over Thailand (-0.949 in 6 games).

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/yuvraj-singh-brutally-trolled-for-his-welcome-to-700-club-tweet-congratulating-cristiano-ronaldo-524020">Yuvraj Singh brutally trolled for his 'welcome to 700 club' tweet congratulating Cristiano Ronaldo</a>

When stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana won the toss, she had no hesitation to put Thailand onto bat and from thereon, it became an ordeal for the inexperienced Thai women.

The gulf in class was so huge that before getting out in the 16th over, Thailand could manage only 37 runs. The only batter to reach double figures was Nannapat Koncharoenkai (12) as the second highest score was 7 by Nattaya Boochatham.

In fact, Nannapat and Natthakan Chantham's (6) 13-run opening stand was their highest as wickets tumbled like nine pins once India were able to drew the first blood.

Predictably, off-break bowlers Deepti Sharma (2/10) and Sneh Rana (3/9) choked the run-flow and was duly backed by left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad (2/8). Meghna Singh also chipped in with a wicket while the only one to go wicketless was Pooja Vastrakar.

Vastrakar (12 not out) was, however, was sent up the order at No. 3 to get some batting time under her belt as she along with opener S Meghana (20 not out) knocked off the runs in just six overs.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/matthew-wade-blocks-mark-wood-after-taking-a-catch-in-perth-t20i-buttler-clarifies-why-he-didnt-appeal-523948">Matthew Wade blocks Mark Wood from taking a catch in Perth T20I, Buttler explains why he didn't appeal</a>

"A big shout out to all girls for making my 100th T20 International special," stand-in skipper Mandhana said after the match.

"I wouldn't say weaker opposition and Thailand played good cricket but our bowlers really didn't give them any chance," Mandhana was all praise for her bowling unit.

Player of the match Sneh Rana said: "A win like this lifts confidence and we would definitely do well in the semifinal."

The Indian bowlers hardly broke a sweat to dismiss minnows Thailand for a paltry 37 before knocking off the runs in just six overs with nine wickets in hand to top the seven-team group league in the Women's Asia Cup, here on Monday.

The Indian bowlers hardly broke a sweat to dismiss minnows Thailand for a paltry 37 before knocking off the runs in just six overs with nine wickets in hand to top the seven-team group league in the Women's Asia Cup, here on Monday. The emphatic win was India's fifth victory in six games, with the only defeat coming in a low-scoring match against arch-rivals Pakistan. India have 10 points from six games and are expected to be joined by Pakistan, Sri Lanka and one among Thailand and Bangladesh in the semifinals. Bangladesh have a match left and they need to just win it to enjoy a better net run-rate (+0.423 after 5 games) over Thailand (-0.949 in 6 games). Also Read: Yuvraj Singh brutally trolled for his 'welcome to 700 club' tweet congratulating Cristiano Ronaldo When stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana won the toss, she had no hesitation to put Thailand onto bat and from thereon, it became an ordeal for the inexperienced Thai women. The gulf in class was so huge that before getting out in the 16th over, Thailand could manage only 37 runs. The only batter to reach double figures was Nannapat Koncharoenkai (12) as the second highest score was 7 by Nattaya Boochatham. In fact, Nannapat and Natthakan Chantham's (6) 13-run opening stand was their highest as wickets tumbled like nine pins once India were able to drew the first blood. Predictably, off-break bowlers Deepti Sharma (2/10) and Sneh Rana (3/9) choked the run-flow and was duly backed by left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad (2/8). Meghna Singh also chipped in with a wicket while the only one to go wicketless was Pooja Vastrakar. Vastrakar (12 not out) was, however, was sent up the order at No. 3 to get some batting time under her belt as she along with opener S Meghana (20 not out) knocked off the runs in just six overs. Also Read: Matthew Wade blocks Mark Wood from taking a catch in Perth T20I, Buttler explains why he didn't appeal "A big shout out to all girls for making my 100th T20 International special," stand-in skipper Mandhana said after the match. "I wouldn't say weaker opposition and Thailand played good cricket but our bowlers really didn't give them any chance," Mandhana was all praise for her bowling unit. Player of the match Sneh Rana said: "A win like this lifts confidence and we would definitely do well in the semifinal."

Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma shine as India register thumping 9-wicket win against Thailan in Women's Asia Cup

Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu fought hard before losing to Ratchanok Intanon as the Indian women's badminton team crashed out of the Uber Cup Finals after being drubbed 0-3 by Thailand in the quarterfinals, here on Thursday.

World No. 7 Sindhu was off colour for the second consecutive day as she squandered one-game lead to go down 21-18 17-21 12-21 against Intanon, ranked eighth, in a 59-minute first women's singles match. 
The defeat means Sindhu now trails Intanon 4-7 on head-to-head record. India were down 0-2 when the women's doubles pair of Shruti Mishra and Simran Singhi lost 16-21 13-21 against the Thai pair of Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai.

It was no better for Aakarshi Kashyap, who surrendered 16-21 11-21 to Pornpawee Chochuwong in the second singles match that lasted 42 minutes. As Thailand took an unassailable 3-0 lead, the remaining two matches of the tie became redundant and were not played.

In the second women's doubles contest, the Indian pair of Tanisha Crasto and Treesa Jolly was to face Benyapa Aimsaard and Nuntakarn Aimsaard, while Ashmita Chaliha was scheduled to play Busanan Ongbamrungphan.

Earlier on Wednesday, Sindhu lost in straight games 15-21 14-21 against world number four An Seyoung in India's final Group D match, where it was blanked 0-5 by Korea. But the loss hardly made any difference as India, by then, had already sealed a quarterfinal berth after ensuring a top-two finish in the group after back-to-back victories over Canada and USA.

The Indian men's team will play Malaysia in the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup Final later in the day.&nbsp;

Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu fought hard before losing to Ratchanok Intanon as the Indian women's badminton team crashed out of the Uber Cup Finals after being drubbed 0-3 by Thailand in the quarterfinals, here on Thursday.

Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu fought hard before losing to Ratchanok Intanon as the Indian women's badminton team crashed out of the Uber Cup Finals after being drubbed 0-3 by Thailand in the quarterfinals, here on Thursday. World No. 7 Sindhu was off colour for the second consecutive day as she squandered one-game lead to go down 21-18 17-21 12-21 against Intanon, ranked eighth, in a 59-minute first women's singles match. The defeat means Sindhu now trails Intanon 4-7 on head-to-head record. India were down 0-2 when the women's doubles pair of Shruti Mishra and Simran Singhi lost 16-21 13-21 against the Thai pair of Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai. It was no better for Aakarshi Kashyap, who surrendered 16-21 11-21 to Pornpawee Chochuwong in the second singles match that lasted 42 minutes. As Thailand took an unassailable 3-0 lead, the remaining two matches of the tie became redundant and were not played. In the second women's doubles contest, the Indian pair of Tanisha Crasto and Treesa Jolly was to face Benyapa Aimsaard and Nuntakarn Aimsaard, while Ashmita Chaliha was scheduled to play Busanan Ongbamrungphan. Earlier on Wednesday, Sindhu lost in straight games 15-21 14-21 against world number four An Seyoung in India's final Group D match, where it was blanked 0-5 by Korea. But the loss hardly made any difference as India, by then, had already sealed a quarterfinal berth after ensuring a top-two finish in the group after back-to-back victories over Canada and USA. The Indian men's team will play Malaysia in the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup Final later in the day.

PV Sindhu-led India crash out of Uber Cup, go down to Thailand in quarter-finals

The India women's badminton team on Wednesday lost to Thailand in their final Group B encounter in the ongoing Uber Cup.

In the match, India went down as Malvika Bansod lost the match 21-15, 21-11 against Pornpawee Chochuwong.

Following this, the doubles pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Reddy N Sikki lost against Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai by 21-16, 21-12.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/uber-cup-2021-resilient-india-defeat-spain-by-3-2-419653">Uber Cup 2021: Resilient India defeat Spain by 3-2</a>

In the third match, shuttler Aditi Bhatt lost the match 21-16, 18-21, 21-15 against Busanan Ongbamrungphan.

The doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela lost against the Thailand pair by 21-17, 21-16.

In the last match, Tasnim Mir lost the match 21-19, 21-15 against Supainda Katethong.

On Tuesday, India defeated Scotland 4-1 in their Group B encounter.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;

The India women's badminton team on Wednesday lost to Thailand in their final Group B encounter in the ongoing Uber Cup. In the match, India went down as Malvika Bansod lost the match 21-15, 21-11 against Pornpawee Chochuwong.

The India women's badminton team on Wednesday lost to Thailand in their final Group B encounter in the ongoing Uber Cup. In the match, India went down as Malvika Bansod lost the match 21-15, 21-11 against Pornpawee Chochuwong. Following this, the doubles pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Reddy N Sikki lost against Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai by 21-16, 21-12. ALSO READ: Uber Cup 2021: Resilient India defeat Spain by 3-2 In the third match, shuttler Aditi Bhatt lost the match 21-16, 18-21, 21-15 against Busanan Ongbamrungphan. The doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela lost against the Thailand pair by 21-17, 21-16. In the last match, Tasnim Mir lost the match 21-19, 21-15 against Supainda Katethong. On Tuesday, India defeated Scotland 4-1 in their Group B encounter.

Uber Cup: Indian women's team loses to Thailand