DUBAI: Experienced all-rounder Esha Oza will lead the UAE squad at the eight-team DP World Women’s Asia Cup 2026 which starts at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday, Aug. 28.
The 15-player squad has been placed in Group B alongside Bangladesh, Indonesia and Sri Lanka, with the host nation taking on Sri Lanka in their tournament opener on Saturday, Aug. 29, before facing Indonesia on Friday, Sept. 4 in their second outing. Their third group match will be against Bangladesh on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
The semifinals will be played on Sept. 10 and 11 with the final scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 10. All tournament matches will begin at 6:30 p.m. local time.
The full UAE squad for DP World Women’s Asia Cup 2026 is: Esha Oza (captain), Archara Supriya, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Janani Thirukkumaran, Lavanya Keny, Mehul Kulkarni, Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Siya Gokhale, Sashikala Silva, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish (wicketkeeper) Uttara Iyer and Vaishnave Mahesh.
