India face Pakistan in Women's T20 Asia Cup opener on July 19

The Women's T20 Asia Cup is set to commence on July 19 in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, with India, the defending champions, facing their arch-rivals Pakistan in the opening match. The tournament will feature the top eight teams from the continent and will conclude on July 28. This year's format has been altered, with the eight participating teams divided into two groups. Group A consists of India, Pakistan, UAE, and Nepal, while Group B includes Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Malaysia.