The cricket competition at the Women’s Asian Games 2026 is scheduled to get underway on September 17 in Japan. Unlike tournaments that begin with a league phase, the cricket event will open with knockout fixtures, with Bangladesh Women taking on China Women in the first quarter-final.
The match will be played at the Aichi Prefectural Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, with both sides facing an immediate test in a high-pressure knockout environment. Bangladesh, one of the direct full-member entrants, will head into the contest with considerable experience on their side. Captain Nigar Sultana will lead a squad that also includes experienced all-rounder Fahima Khatun and dependable bowlers such as Nahida Akter and Marufa Akter.
Bangladesh’s exposure to international cricket and major tournaments could prove valuable in the opening stages. They will look to establish control early, particularly with the new ball and during the powerplay, while their batting unit will aim to put China under pressure from the outset.
China Women, meanwhile, earned their place in the competition after a determined campaign in the qualifiers in Kuala Lumpur. Captain Huang Zhuo will lead the side, with Han Lili and Zhu Mingyue among the experienced players expected to play important roles.
Facing Bangladesh’s established batting attack will be a major challenge for China, but they will hope their bowling discipline and fielding can keep the contest close. Early wickets could be particularly important if China are to put Bangladesh on the back foot and produce an upset in the tournament’s opening knockout fixture.
BAN-W vs CHN-W, Women’s Asian Games 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: September 17, 9:00 am Local / 12:00 am GMT / 5:30 am IST
- Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin
BAN-W vs CHN-W Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Bangladesh Women and China Women have never met in an official WT20I. Their previous encounters came in ACC tournaments in 2007 and 2012, before the ICC introduced official T20I status for matches between associate and full-member women’s teams in 2018.
Korogi Sports Park Pitch Report
The Aichi Prefectural Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin is expected to offer a relatively balanced surface at the start of the competition. The new-ball bowlers could receive some assistance through swing and seam movement in the early overs, particularly if the conditions remain cool or overcast. Batters may find it easier to play their strokes once they spend some time at the crease, with the surface expected to become more comfortable for shot-making as the innings progresses. Spinners could also have a role during the middle overs if the pitch begins to offer additional grip and turn.
Given the knockout nature of the fixture, the toss could have added significance. Captains may prefer to field first, allowing their teams to understand how the surface behaves before chasing a target in the second innings.
Squads
Bangladesh Women: Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Shorna Akter, Sharmin Akhter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Sultana Khatun, Marufa Akter, Sarmin Sultana, Shanjida Akter Meghla, Fariha Trisna
China Women: Zheng Lili, Sun Meng Yao, Mingyue Zhu, Han Lili, Zhang Xiangxue, Zi Mei(w), Huang Zhuo(c), Yang Yu Xuan, Chen Xinyu, Mengting Liu, Xu Qian, Wenjing Yin, Zhi Xinyu
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BAN-W vs CHN-W, Women’s Asia Cup 2026, Final: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- BAN-W wins the toss and bowls first
- CHN-W’s powerplay score: 30-40
- CHN-W’s total score: 100-120
Case 2:
- CHN-W wins the toss and bowls first
- BAN-W’s powerplay score: 40-50
- BAN-W’s total score: 140-150
Match Result: Team bowling first to win the match
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
