Asia Cup T20 Women

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The Women's Asia Cup (Asian Women’s Cricket Championships), officially known as the ACC Women's Asia Cup is a women's One Day International and Twenty20 International cricket tournament. It was established in 2004 and is a biennial tournament. The tournament is contested by cricket teams from Asia.

The first Women's Asia Cup was held in 2004 on Colombo and Kandy in the Sri Lanka. The 2020 edition was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic before being cancelled. The ICC has ruled that all the matches played in the Women's Asia Cup has ODI or T20I status. The 2012 Women's Asia Cup was the first event to be played in the T20 format. By the end of 2022, there have been eight Women’s Asia Cup tournaments with India winning the most number of titles (7).

History

Winners of ACC Women's Asia Cup
Season Format Champion
2004 ODI India
2005–06 ODI India (2)
2006 ODI India (3)
2008 ODI India (4)
2012 T20I India (5)
2016 T20I India (6)
2018 T20I Bangladesh
2022 T20I India (7)

One-Day Internationals

2004

The first Women's Asia Cup was played in Sri Lanka in April 2004. Only two teams took part, India and Sri Lanka and they played a five match One-Day International series against each other. India won all five matches and won the first Women's Asia Cup.

2005–06

Karachi, Pakistan hosted the second Women's Asia Cup in December 2005 and January 2006. Pakistan made their first appearance in the tournament. India again won the tournament, beating Sri Lanka by 97 runs in the final.

2006

The third Women's Asia Cup tournament was played in Jaipur, India in December 2006. The tournament went very much the way of the previous event. India beat Sri Lanka in the final, this time by eight wickets.

2008

The fourth Women's Asia Cup tournament was played in Sri Lanka in May 2008. India again won the tournament, defeating Sri Lanka by 177 runs in the final.

Twenty20 cricket

2012

The fifth Women's Asia Cup Tournament was played in Guanggong Cricket Stadium, Guangzhou, China from 24 to 31 October 2012. India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the final

2016

The sixth Women's Asia Cup tournament was played in Thailand, from 27 November to 4 December 2016. India beat Pakistan by 17 runs in the final, becoming champion for the 6th time consecutively.

2018

The seventh Women's Asia Cup tournament was played in Malaysia, from 3 June to 10 June 2018. Bangladesh beat six-time winner India by 3 wickets in the final to clinch their first Asia Cup title.

2022

A tournament was due to take place in 2020 in Bangladesh, but was postponed to 2021 (and eventually 2022) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022 edition of the tournament took place at Sylhet, Bangladesh in October 2022. India beat Sri Lanka in the final, this time by eight wickets by chasing a modest total of 65 and became 7th time winner.Jemimah Rodrigues was the highest run scorer of this tournament.

2024

The ninth edition is scheduled to play in October to September 2024.

The Asia Cup T20 Women is an exciting and highly anticipated cricket tournament that brings together the best women's cricket teams from across Asia. This tournament showcases the immense talent and skill of female cricketers, providing them with a platform to compete at the highest level.

The tournament follows the fast-paced and thrilling T20 format, which adds an extra level of excitement and intensity to the matches. It features teams from cricket powerhouses such as India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and other Asian nations, all vying for the prestigious title of Asia Cup champions.

The Asia Cup T20 Women is not only a display of exceptional cricketing abilities but also a celebration of the growing popularity and recognition of women's cricket in the region. It serves as a catalyst for the development and promotion of the sport, inspiring young girls to take up cricket and pursue their dreams.

The tournament is known for its fiercely competitive matches, where teams battle it out on the field, showcasing their batting, bowling, and fielding prowess. The players exhibit their strategic thinking, agility, and teamwork, making every match a thrilling spectacle for cricket enthusiasts.

The Asia Cup T20 Women is not just about the on-field action; it also fosters camaraderie and sportsmanship among the participating teams. It provides an opportunity for players to learn from each other, exchange ideas, and build lasting friendships, contributing to the overall growth and unity of women's cricket in Asia.

Fans eagerly anticipate this tournament, filling stadiums with their energy and enthusiasm, cheering for their favorite teams and players. The Asia Cup T20 Women is a celebration of cricket, showcasing the immense talent and passion of women cricketers, and leaving a lasting impact on the sport in the region.