Asia Cup T20 Women

Asia Cup T20 Women

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The Women's Asia Cup officially known as the ACC Women's Asia Cup, is the biennial Women's cricket tournament organised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). The competition is contested by Asian members' senior women's national cricket teams, determining the continental champion of 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 2024, there have been nine 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)
2024 T20I Sri Lanka

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 in 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 was hosted by Sri Lanka. A total of 15 games were played in the edition among the teams including semi finals and final. All the matches were held at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. Sri Lanka women defeated India women in the final to win their maiden Women's Asia Cup title. Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu was the leading run scorer of the season with 243 runs from four matches

**Asia Cup T20 Women: Tournament Description**

The Asia Cup T20 Women is a premier international cricket tournament that showcases the best female cricketing talent from across the Asian continent. Held every two years, this exciting competition brings together national teams from various countries, including powerhouses like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and more, to compete for the coveted title.

The tournament features a fast-paced T20 format, ensuring thrilling matches filled with explosive batting, strategic bowling, and exceptional fielding. With a focus on promoting women's cricket, the Asia Cup T20 Women not only highlights the skills and athleticism of female cricketers but also aims to inspire the next generation of players and fans.

Each edition of the tournament is hosted by a different nation, providing a unique cultural backdrop and an opportunity for local fans to engage with the sport. The Asia Cup T20 Women is not just a celebration of cricket; it is a platform for empowerment, unity, and sportsmanship, fostering camaraderie among participating nations.

As teams battle it out for supremacy, spectators can expect nail-biting finishes, record-breaking performances, and unforgettable moments that will be etched in the annals of cricket history. Join us in celebrating the spirit of women's cricket at the Asia Cup T20 Women, where passion meets competition on the grand stage!