Bangladesh Women booked the final semi-final spot at the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 with a 34-run win over the UAE at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, setting up a blockbuster clash with group toppers India.
Match Result
Bangladesh Women 103/7 (20 overs) beat UAE Women 69 for 9 (20 overs) by 34 runs.
UAE won the toss and chose to field first. Bangladesh slipped to 55 for 6 before Sharmin Akhter’s composed 38 off 31 balls, in her first match of the tournament, helped rebuild the innings. A crucial 42-run seventh-wicket stand between Sharmin and Nahida Akter lifted Bangladesh to a competitive 103 for 7. In reply, UAE never found momentum in their chase, restricted to 69 for 9 as Bangladesh’s bowlers struck at regular intervals.
Scorecard Highlights
- Bangladesh Women: 103/7 in 20 overs (Sharmin Akhter 38, Nigar Sultana 23; Suraksha Kotte 3/11 for UAE)
- UAE Women: 69/9 in 20 overs (Rabeya Khan 3/14, Marufa Akter 2/9 for Bangladesh)
- Result: Bangladesh won by 34 runs
- Player of the Match: Nahida Akter
Key Performers
- Sharmin Akhter (Bangladesh): Top-scored with 38 off 31 balls in her first match of the tournament, steadying the innings after a top-order collapse.
- Nahida Akter (Bangladesh): Named Player of the Match for her all-round contribution with bat and ball.
- Marufa Akter (Bangladesh): Struck early with the new ball, continuing her strong form from the previous match against Sri Lanka.
- Suraksha Kotte (UAE): Bangladesh’s most economical opponent, taking 3 for 11 to restrict the total.
Why Is This Match Trending?
The match decided the last remaining Women’s Asia Cup 2026 semi-final spot, with UAE needing a win to advance and Bangladesh needing to bounce back from a previous defeat to Sri Lanka, making it a high-stakes decider that also set up a marquee semi-final against India.
Semi-Final Picture
Bangladesh finished second in Group B, behind Sri Lanka, and will now face Group A toppers India in the first semi-final on Thursday, September 10, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. In the other semi-final, Pakistan will face defending champions Sri Lanka on Friday, September 11, at the same venue. UAE’s tournament campaign has ended following the group stage.
What’s Next?
Bangladesh will turn their attention to India in Thursday’s semi-final, a rematch after their group-stage meeting, while UAE captain Esha Oza said the team would “go back to the drawing board” to work on their batting depth ahead of future tournaments.
FAQs
Q: What was the result of Bangladesh vs UAE in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026?
Bangladesh won by 34 runs, posting 103/7 and restricting UAE to 69/9.
Q: Who was the Player of the Match?
Nahida Akter, for her all-round performance with bat and ball.
Q: Who will Bangladesh play in the semi-final?
Bangladesh will face India, the Group A toppers, on Thursday, September 10, in Dubai.
Q: Did UAE qualify for the semi-finals?
No, UAE’s campaign ended after this defeat, finishing behind Bangladesh in Group B.
Q: Who is playing in the other Women’s Asia Cup 2026 semi-final?
Pakistan will face Sri Lanka on Friday, September 11, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Also read: Bangladesh women now target Asian Games glory in Japan. See the Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket squads and semi-final details.
