The Asia Cup Points Table will keep track of standings during this tournament that runs until September 28. India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Indonesia make up Group A while Thailand, Hong Kong China and debutants Indonesia make up Group B.
India started their campaign with a commanding 9-wicket win against UAE, giving them a strong position in the Asia Cup Points Table, while Bangladesh faced off with Hong Kong on Thursday in a more evenly matched contest.
| Group A | P | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India Women | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +5.775 |
| Pakistan Women | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.750 |
| Thailand Women | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -2.050 |
| Hong Kong Women | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -3.575 |
| Group B | P | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka Women | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +4.129 |
| Bangladesh Women | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +3.550 |
| Indonesia Women | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -3.650 |
| UAE Women | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -6.263 |
Group Stage
The Asia Cup Group Stage is a round-robin competition where all six teams face each other twice, before two of them advance to Super Fours and then to the Final. At the conclusion of that final, one will receive the Asian Cup trophy.
In 1984, India defeated Sri Lanka to win its inaugural Asia Cup tournament held in the United Arab Emirates. Ten years later in Bangladesh, when expanded competition included both United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong for the first time, they both held their own tournaments with India winning both tournaments comfortably while Pakistan pulled out due to strained relations. In 2004 however, India once more triumphed while Pakistan withdrew due to tensions between them both.
At the 2025 edition, 24 teams were divided into six groups of three teams each and advanced to the knockout stage along with their winners and runners-up from each group as well as four best third-placed teams; last-placed teams in each group were eliminated and matches during group stage were typically played at neutral venues like stadiums or arenas.
This year’s Asia Cup is returning to the UAE. This will mark its seventh time being hosted there; previously a four-yearly competition, now it will become an annual one.
This year will also mark the inaugural T20 format for this competition, in an attempt to reduce the number of matches being held during one calendar year that conflict with major events like Olympics and World Cup tournaments.
The new T20 format should captivate a broader audience and bring in new fans, providing the UAE an ideal chance to promote itself as a hub for T20 cricket – which could increase tourism to the region while benefiting the economy with over US$200 million expected from revenues generated during tournament play. Already, several sponsorship deals have been secured between leading T20 leagues and franchises and UAE cricket officials.
Super Fours
Abu Dhabi and Dubai will host the Super Fours of the Asia Cup this month. Only two teams from this round-robin format will advance to the final. All remaining teams will earn points based on their performance during group stage play; net run rate will break any ties among them. Bangladesh, India and defending champion Sri Lanka all hope to make it to semi-finals of this tournament.
Pakistan has experienced mixed fortunes at this tournament, winning against lower-ranked Oman and UAE but losing to India. They remain in contention but need a victory against Bangladesh on Saturday in order to boost their chances of qualifying for the last four; Sri Lanka must beat India in order to improve their odds of qualifying.
Quarter-Finals
Top teams in each group advance to the quarter-finals. Reigning champions and the host team automatically qualify, while remaining berths are allocated among FIBA Asia subzones through qualification tournaments held up to one year before championship; awards for these berths depend on previous year performance; East, Gulf, South West subzones each receive two berths while Central and South zones receive only one each.
The CommBank Matildas will face Korea DPR in their last quarter-final matchup of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup – marking Australia’s first encounter against Korea DPR since their 2-1 defeat in 2010 final.
They have previously met 16 times, winning one quarter-final game each time; one of those wins enabled Australia to become three-time winners of what used to be known as FIBA Asia Championship tournament.
Semi-Finals
After the group stage, the top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals, where the winner advances directly to the final and the runners-up compete in a single-elimination tournament for one of four remaining spots in this final tournament. The winner of the final will take home an Asian Cup trophy first introduced in 1956 and used up until 2015. There are two versions of this cup; one features a golden crown while others do not.
Australia are now one victory away from making history after taking down Korea DPR 2-1 in a quarter-final tie. Sam Kerr and Alanna Kennedy have put in strong performances for Australia on the pitch; however, their counter attack could prove costly against such an experienced Korea DPR side.
Japan are undisputed champions, boasting an unwavering defence and effective attacking play that makes them favourites to defend their crown in South Korea’s absence.
After already defeating Philippines and China, Japan are confident of making an impressionful semi-final statement against another team like South Korea or Uzbekistan in the semi-finals. South Korea too look strong contenders after beating Uzbekistan 6-0 in quarter final action; Taeguk Ladies led by Ji So-yun and Son Hwa-yeon will present any team a tough test!
Thailand and Pakistan, two teams desperate for World Cup qualification, will meet in another semi-final. Thailand have already lost in this tournament while Pakistan suffered heavy defeat at Sri Lanka in quarter-finals play-off. Both will look to avoid surprises and produce an exciting and entertaining match between them.
Winners of each semi-final will earn a direct World Cup berth, while losers must compete in intercontinental playoffs to remain in contention. The Asia Cup Points Table will also play an important role in tracking the teams’ progress and qualification chances throughout the tournament.
Three remaining spots will be determined by the results of the women’s quarter-final play-in matches. India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka look likely to make it all the way to the final, but they face formidable competition before getting there. The winners of these play-in matches will secure Asia’s fifth and sixth direct World Cup berths.
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