Cricket fans have a packed weekend of fixtures ahead, with finals in two major tournaments landing within 24 hours of each other: the ACC Men’s Premier Cup in Kuala Lumpur on September 12 and the Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai on September 13.
Quick Answer / Key Update
The ACC Men’s Premier Cup final between Nepal and the United Arab Emirates takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval in Kuala Lumpur, followed by the Women’s Asia Cup final between Sri Lanka and India on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
What Happened?
Both tournaments have progressed through group stages and knockouts over the past two weeks. In Malaysia, Nepal and the UAE topped their respective groups and won their semi-finals to reach the ACC Premier Cup final, while Hong Kong and Oman will contest the third-place play-off on the same day. In Dubai, Sri Lanka beat Pakistan and India beat Bangladesh in the Women’s Asia Cup semi-finals to set up Sunday’s title match.
Upcoming Schedule
September 12, 2026: Hong Kong vs Oman, 3rd place play-off, Bayuemas Cricket Oval, Kuala Lumpur
September 12, 2026: Nepal vs United Arab Emirates, ACC Men’s Premier Cup Final, Bayuemas Cricket Oval, Kuala Lumpur
September 13, 2026: Sri Lanka Women vs India Women, Women’s Asia Cup Final, Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Why Is This Trending?
With direct qualification for the 2027 Asia Cup on the line in Kuala Lumpur and the Women’s Asia Cup title itself up for grabs in Dubai, fans across South Asia and the Gulf are closely tracking both sets of fixtures over the same weekend.
What Happens Next?
Once both finals are completed, attention will turn to the qualification pathways for teams that fell short, as well as the build-up to the next major bilateral and tournament cricket on the calendar in the following weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the ACC Men’s Premier Cup final?
The final between Nepal and the UAE is on September 12, 2026, at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval in Kuala Lumpur.
When is the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final?
The final between Sri Lanka and India is on September 13, 2026, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Who is playing in the 3rd place play-off in Kuala Lumpur?
Hong Kong will face Oman in the third-place play-off on September 12, 2026.
Final Takeaway
Cricket fans have back-to-back finals to look forward to this weekend, with the ACC Men’s Premier Cup deciding a direct 2027 Asia Cup spot in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, followed by the Women’s Asia Cup title clash between Sri Lanka and India in Dubai on Sunday.
Also read: The next big tournament is the Asian Games in Japan. Follow the Asian Games 2026 cricket schedule and squads for dates, groups and captains.
