The sound of rising expectations once again surrounds Nepal Women’s cricket team as they prepare for the ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2026 in Malaysia. Over the last few years, Nepal’s women cricketers have transformed from underdogs into one of Asia’s most exciting associate sides. Every tournament now carries greater pressure, bigger hopes, and louder support from fans back home. As the team gets ready to battle against the best associate nations in Asia, the upcoming ACC Women’s Premier Cup is more than just another competition — it is another opportunity for Nepal to prove they belong among the continent’s elite emerging cricket nations.
The ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2026 will feature 16 teams competing across four groups from June 3 to June 13 in Malaysia. The tournament is organized by the Asian Cricket Council and serves as one of the biggest stages for associate women’s cricket in Asia.
ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2026 Groups
Group A
Bahrain Women
Mongolia Women
Myanmar Women
Thailand Women
Group B
China Women
Oman Women
Saudi Arabia Women
United Arab Emirates Women
Group C
Indonesia Women
Kuwait Women
Malaysia Women
Singapore Women
Group D
Bhutan Women
Hong Kong China Women
Nepal Women
Qatar Women
The top 2 teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage as the race for continental success intensifies.
Nepal Women’s Schedule
Nepal Women have been placed in Group D alongside Bhutan, Hong Kong China, and Qatar. Nepal will begin their campaign against Qatar before facing Bhutan and Hong Kong China in crucial group-stage encounters.
Date
Match
Venue
June 3, 2026 (7:15 AM NST)
Nepal Women vs Qatar Women
Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar Cricket Oval, Mantin
June 4, 2026 (7:15 AM NST)
Nepal Women vs Bhutan Women
Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar Cricket Oval, Mantin
June 6, 2026 (11:45 AM NST)
Nepal Women vs Hong Kong China Women
Kuala Lumpur
Tournament Format And Stakes
The ACC Women’s Premier Cup follows a group-stage and knockout format. Teams will first compete within their groups, with the 2 strongest sides progressing to the quarterfinals and later stages of the tournament.
The stakes in the ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2026 are even bigger because the top four teams of the tournament will qualify for the Women’s Asia Cup 2026. That means every group-stage victory and knockout performance could play a crucial role in securing a place among Asia’s elite women’s cricket teams. For Nepal Women, the tournament is not only an opportunity to chase silverware but also a chance to qualify for one of the biggest women’s cricket tournaments in the continent.
Nepal will enter the competition with growing confidence after several strong performances in regional cricket over the past year. Led by experienced players and exciting young talents, the team will aim to make a deep run in the tournament and continue establishing itself as one of the strongest associate women’s teams in Asia.