Sri Lanka vs United Arab Emirates Live Streaming and Free Telecast of Women's Asia Cup 2026 in India
Get ready for the Women's Asia Cup 2026 Match 2 as defending champions Sri Lanka Women take on hosts United Arab Emirates Women. This crucial Group B encounter is set for Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 8:00 PM IST from the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Cricket enthusiasts across India and the globe are eagerly anticipating the Women's Asia Cup 2026, which commenced on August 28, 2026, in Dubai. The tournament's second fixture, a Group B clash, sees the formidable Sri Lanka Women's team taking on the United Arab Emirates Women on Saturday, August 29, 2026. This T20 international promises an exciting contest as Sri Lanka looks to kick off their title defense with a win, while the hosts aim to leverage home advantage for an upset. Women's Asia Cup 2026 Points Table With Net Run-Rate (NRR): Thailand Heads Group A After Win Over Hong Kong, China.
Match Details
The highly anticipated Group B encounter between Sri Lanka Women and United Arab Emirates Women is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026. The match will commence at 8:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), which corresponds to 6:30 PM local time in Dubai (GMT+4.
Sri Lanka, the reigning champions from the 2024 edition where they defeated India in the final, enter the tournament as strong contenders. They are placed in Group B alongside Bangladesh, Indonesia, and their opponents, the United Arab Emirates. The UAE, on the other hand, comes into the Asia Cup with confidence after reaching the final of the ACC Women's T20I Premier Cup in June, where they were defeated by Thailand.
Live Telecast and Streaming in India
For Indian cricket fans, the Women's Asia Cup 2026 will be readily accessible across multiple platforms:
Television Broadcast:
- Sony Sports Network: All matches will be telecast live on Sony Sports channels. This includes various channels such as Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 1 HD, Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 3 HD, Sony Sports Ten 4 Tamil, Sony Sports Ten 4 Kannada and Sony Sports Ten 4 Telugu.
Online Live Streaming:
- SonyLIV App and Website: Subscribers can stream all the matches live online through the SonyLIV application and its official website. Women's Asia Cup 2026 Schedule Announced: India vs Pakistan Set for September 5, Tournament Starts August 28.
Head-to-Head and Team Form
In their limited T20 International history, Sri Lanka Women have dominated their encounters against United Arab Emirates Women. The two teams have met twice, with Sri Lanka Women winning both matches. Their most recent fixture was on May 5, 2024, which Sri Lanka also won. Currently, Sri Lanka Women are ranked 7th in the ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings, significantly higher than United Arab Emirates Women, who are an associate nation and rank lower. Despite UAE's recent Premier Cup final appearance, Sri Lanka enters this match as the clear favorite.
As the Women's Asia Cup 2026 unfolds, this Group B fixture sets the tone for both teams' campaigns. Sri Lanka will aim to assert their dominance, while UAE will look to spring a surprise on their home turf.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 29, 2026 07:00 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
