The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 is a continental tournament organised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). The tournament takes place every 2 years with various teams from across the Asian continent competing for the title.
In 2004, the tournament took place for the first time in the ODI format, with India and Sri Lanka playing a 5 match series, which the former won 5-0. Later in 2012, the tournament was held in the T20I format for the first time in China. Since then, it has been played in the same format.
Complete list of Women’s Asia Cup winners (2004 to Present)
The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 is currently underway in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with 8 teams competing for the title. The final of this prestigious tournament will take place at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, September 13.
Below are the complete details of the tournament since its inception, including its winners, runners up, results and more.
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Year
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Format
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Host
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Winner
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Runner-up
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Result
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2004
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ODI
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Sri Lanka
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India
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Sri Lanka
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India won 5–0 (5-match series)
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2005–06
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ODI
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Pakistan
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India
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Sri Lanka
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India won by 97 runs
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2006
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ODI
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India
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India
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Sri Lanka
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India won by 8 wickets
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2008
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ODI
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Sri Lanka
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India
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Sri Lanka
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India won by 177 runs
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2012
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T20I
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China
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India
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Pakistan
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India won by 18 runs
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2016
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T20I
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Thailand
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India
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Pakistan
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India won by 17 runs
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2018
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T20I
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Malaysia
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Bangladesh
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India
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Bangladesh won by 3 wickets
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2022
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T20I
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Bangladesh
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India
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Sri Lanka
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India won by 8 wickets
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2024
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T20I
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Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka
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India
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Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets
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2026
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T20I
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UAE
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TBD
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TBD
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Total Titles Breakdown
India currently hold the most number of Women’s Asia Cup titles with 7 of them. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have one each with the former being the defending champions. However, Pakistan Women are still searching for their maiden title.
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Team
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Titles
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Runners-up
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Winning Years
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India
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7
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2
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2004, 2005–06, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2022
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Sri Lanka
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1
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5
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2024
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Bangladesh
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1
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0
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2018
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Meanwhile, in this edition of the tournament India have made their way to finals for 10th consecutive time. In Semi Final 1 clash against Bangladesh in Dubai, India produced a brilliant all-round performance to crush the opponent by 40 runs.
The match also saw the highest number of sixes hit in a Women's T20I Asia Cup game in history.
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India Women vs Bangladesh Women, Dubai, 2026 — 11 sixes*
India Women vs Hong Kong Women, Dubai, 2026 — 9 sixes
Sri Lanka Women vs India Women, Dambulla, 2024 — 8 sixes
Sri Lanka Women vs Malaysia Women, Dambulla, 2024 — 7 sixes
India Women vs Malaysia Women, Sylhet, 2022 — 6 sixes
India Women vs United Arab Emirates Women, Dambulla, 2024 — 6 sixes
Now Sri Lanka Women and Pakistan Women will be battling it out on Thursday, September 11 in Semi Final 2 for the remaining spot.