Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Points Table Explained
The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 points table gives a clear picture of how the teams performed during the group stage and which sides successfully moved into the knockout round. With eight teams divided between Group A and Group B, every match played an important role in deciding the final positions.
India and Sri Lanka finished at the top of their respective groups with six points each. Pakistan and Bangladesh followed them in second place with four points apiece. Thailand and UAE managed two points each, while Hong Kong, China and Indonesia finished without a victory.
The table also highlights the importance of Net Run Rate (NRR). While points are the main measure of success, NRR can become particularly important when teams finish on the same number of points. The figures from both groups show how differently teams performed with the bat and ball throughout their campaigns.
Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Group A Points Table
Group A finished with India at the top and Pakistan in second place. Thailand ended in third, while Hong Kong, China finished fourth.
| Position | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
| 1 | India Women | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +5.471 |
| 2 | Pakistan Women | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +0.927 |
| 3 | Thailand Women | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2.050 |
| 4 | Hong Kong, China Women | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -3.583 |
India finished as the clear leader, winning all three of their matches. Pakistan also had a successful campaign, winning two of their three games and securing the second qualification position.
Thailand managed one victory, but two defeats left them in third place. Hong Kong, China could not register a win and finished at the bottom with zero points.
India Dominate Group A
India Women were the strongest team in Group A based on both their results and their NRR.
They played three matches and won all three, collecting the maximum six points available. Their unbeaten record gave them first place without any need to depend on other results.
The most striking number in India’s campaign was their +5.471 NRR.
That was easily the highest NRR in either group among the teams listed in the table. It indicates that India’s overall performances produced a significant advantage in scoring rate compared with their opponents.
India’s position at the top was therefore supported by two things: perfect results and an exceptional NRR.
Their three wins also meant that they finished two points ahead of Pakistan.
Pakistan Secure Second Position
Pakistan Women finished Group A in second place with four points.
Their record consisted of three matches, two wins and one defeat. While they could not match India’s perfect campaign, two victories were enough to secure qualification.
Pakistan’s NRR stood at +0.927, giving them a positive figure despite having one loss.
This was another important difference between Pakistan and the teams below them. Thailand finished with two points and a negative NRR, while Hong Kong, China finished without a point and had an even lower NRR.
Pakistan’s four points gave them a comfortable advantage in the final standings.
Thailand Finish Third
Thailand Women finished third in Group A after collecting two points.
They played three matches, won one and lost two.
Their NRR was -2.050, which was significantly lower than Pakistan’s +0.927.
Thailand’s one victory gave them the same number of points as UAE in Group B, but their negative NRR reflected the overall difficulty of their campaign.
The team showed that it could produce a winning performance, but two defeats prevented it from challenging Pakistan for the second qualification position.
In a short three-match group, two defeats can be difficult to overcome because there are very few opportunities to recover lost points.
Hong Kong, China End Without a Win
Hong Kong, China Women finished fourth in Group A with zero points.
They played all three group matches but lost each one.
Their final NRR was -3.583, the lowest figure in Group A.
The combination of three defeats and a strongly negative NRR shows how challenging their group campaign was. However, playing against stronger opponents in a major tournament also provides valuable experience.
For Hong Kong, China, the main objective going forward will be to turn competitive moments into victories and improve their overall consistency.
Group B Points Table
Group B produced a similar top-two structure, with Sri Lanka finishing first and Bangladesh taking second place.
UAE ended in third, while Indonesia finished fourth.
| Position | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
| 1 | Sri Lanka Women | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +2.730 |
| 2 | Bangladesh Women | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +1.688 |
| 3 | UAE Women | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1.116 |
| 4 | Indonesia Women | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -3.169 |
Sri Lanka matched India’s results by winning all three matches and collecting six points.
Bangladesh finished second with four points, while UAE took third place after winning once. Indonesia ended the group stage without a victory.
Sri Lanka Finish First in Group B
Sri Lanka Women were the leading team in Group B.
Like India, they won all three matches and finished with six points.
Their +2.730 NRR was also the best figure in Group B.
Sri Lanka’s campaign was therefore based on complete consistency. They did not suffer a defeat and maintained a healthy scoring-rate advantage over their opponents.
Although their NRR was lower than India’s +5.471, it was still an impressive number and clearly better than the figures recorded by Bangladesh, UAE and Indonesia.
Finishing first also gave Sri Lanka the distinction of being the only unbeaten team in Group B.
Bangladesh Take Second Place
Bangladesh Women finished second with four points.
They won two matches and lost one, producing exactly the same win-loss record as Pakistan in Group A.
However, Bangladesh’s NRR of +1.688 was higher than Pakistan’s +0.927.
This shows that two teams can have identical points and records while producing different overall scoring-rate numbers.
Bangladesh’s four points secured their place in the next stage, while their positive NRR demonstrated that they had generally performed well during their victories.
Their ability to recover from one defeat was an important part of their successful campaign.
UAE Finish Third
UAE Women finished third in Group B with two points.
Their record was identical to Thailand’s in Group A: one win and two defeats.
The difference came in the NRR. UAE finished with -1.116, while Thailand had -2.050.
UAE therefore had a stronger NRR than Thailand despite both teams collecting two points.
This is a good example of why the points table contains both points and NRR. Points tell us how many matches a team won, while NRR gives additional information about the overall margins and scoring rates.
UAE’s one victory was not enough to secure a semi-final position, but their positive result showed that they could compete successfully in the group.
Indonesia Finish Fourth
Indonesia Women finished at the bottom of Group B with zero points.
They played three matches and lost all three.
Their final NRR was -3.169.
Like Hong Kong, China, Indonesia were unable to collect a victory during the group stage. Their negative NRR also indicates that their overall scoring rate was behind that of their opponents.
The tournament nevertheless provides valuable exposure and experience for a developing side. Competing against established teams can help identify areas that need improvement before future international competitions.
Comparing the Two Groups
The two groups followed a remarkably similar pattern.
India and Sri Lanka both finished first with six points after winning all three matches.
Pakistan and Bangladesh both finished second with four points after recording two wins and one defeat.
Thailand and UAE both collected two points after winning once and losing twice.
Hong Kong, China and Indonesia both finished with zero points after losing all three matches.
The main differences appeared in the NRR figures.
India had the strongest NRR at +5.471, while Sri Lanka recorded +2.730.
Among the second-placed teams, Bangladesh had +1.688, compared with Pakistan’s +0.927.
At the bottom, Hong Kong, China had -3.583, while Indonesia had -3.169.
Why Net Run Rate Matters
Net Run Rate is an important part of a tournament points table because it provides more information than wins and losses alone.
Suppose two teams finish with the same number of points. Their NRR can help separate them when the tournament’s rules require a tie-breaker.
A strong NRR can come from convincing wins, quick successful chases and effective bowling performances. On the other hand, heavy defeats can push a team’s NRR into negative territory.
The 2026 table provides several examples.
India’s +5.471 was exceptionally strong, while Pakistan’s +0.927 was positive but considerably lower. Thailand’s -2.050 showed the impact of their overall results.
In Group B, Sri Lanka’s +2.730 led the group, followed by Bangladesh’s +1.688 and UAE’s -1.116.
What the Points Table Tells Us
The points table can be understood through three simple factors:
- Wins decide the basic points position. India and Sri Lanka won all three matches and collected six points.
- Two wins were enough for second place. Pakistan and Bangladesh both finished with four points and qualified.
- One win was not enough. Thailand and UAE collected two points each but remained outside the top two.
This structure shows how important every match is when teams have only three group games.
Qualification Picture
The top two teams from each group moved forward.
From Group A, India and Pakistan qualified.
From Group B, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh qualified.
That created a knockout lineup featuring the two strongest teams from each group.
India’s perfect record and outstanding NRR made them one of the most dominant teams in the group stage. Sri Lanka also entered the next stage unbeaten.
Pakistan and Bangladesh had slightly more difficult campaigns but still collected enough points to finish second.
How the Teams Differed
India and Sri Lanka shared the same six-point record, but India’s NRR was significantly higher.
Pakistan and Bangladesh both finished on four points, but Bangladesh recorded the better NRR.
Thailand and UAE both collected two points, with UAE finishing with the stronger NRR.
At the bottom, neither Hong Kong, China nor Indonesia managed to win a match.
This comparison shows that the table contains several layers of information. Looking only at the points column tells part of the story, while the win-loss record and NRR provide a broader picture of team performance.
Final Analysis
The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 points table shows how consistency shaped the group stage.
India were the standout team in Group A, winning all three matches and finishing with six points and an outstanding +5.471 NRR. Pakistan followed with four points and a +0.927 NRR, securing the second qualification spot.
Thailand finished third with two points and a -2.050 NRR, while Hong Kong, China ended fourth without a win and with a -3.583 NRR.
In Group B, Sri Lanka also completed an unbeaten campaign, taking six points and finishing with a +2.730 NRR. Bangladesh followed with four points and a +1.688 NRR.
UAE collected two points from one victory and finished third with a -1.116 NRR. Indonesia ended fourth after losing all three matches and recorded a -3.169 NRR.
Overall, the table provides a simple lesson about tournament cricket: winning matches is the first priority, but the manner of those performances can also matter. Strong victories can improve NRR, while heavy defeats can make qualification more difficult.
The final group standings therefore reflect not only who won the most matches, but also how consistently each team performed throughout the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 group stage.
