India and Pakistan Advance from Group A as Women's Asia Cup 2026 Semi-Finalists Take Shape

India Women and Pakistan Women have advanced to the Women's Asia Cup 2026 semi-finals from Group A, with the group stage now complete after Pakistan's 72-run win over Hong Kong, China sealed the second spot.

India finished top of the group unbeaten, winning all three of their matches — over Thailand, Hong Kong and Pakistan — to finish with 6 points and a commanding +5.471 net run rate, headlined by Smriti Mandhana's record-breaking 124 against Hong Kong.

Pakistan take the second semi-final spot despite a shock defeat to India, bouncing back with big wins over Thailand and Hong Kong to finish on 4 points and +0.927 NRR. Nashra Sandhu's career-best 6/7 in the final group match was pivotal in seeing off Hong Kong's challenge.

Thailand Women and Hong Kong, China Women are eliminated after finishing third and fourth respectively, with one win and no wins from three games. Pakistan will now face Group B toppers Sri Lanka Women in Semi-Final 2, while India await their Group B opponents, to be decided when Bangladesh take on UAE.