The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 group stage has now been completed, giving fans a clear picture of how the points table determined the four semi-finalists. Eight teams competed in the tournament, with four teams placed in Group A and four in Group B. Each team played three group-stage matches, and the top two teams from each group advanced to the semi-finals.

India and Sri Lanka finished at the top of their respective groups with six points each after winning all three matches. Pakistan and Bangladesh finished second in their groups with four points each and also secured qualification. Thailand, Hong Kong, China, United Arab Emirates and Indonesia were eliminated after finishing outside the top two.

The final standings show how important wins, points and net run rate were during the short group stage. India finished Group A with an outstanding net run rate of +5.471, while Sri Lanka topped Group B with a +2.730 net run rate.

How the Women’s Asia Cup Points Table Works

The points table is designed to rank teams according to their results during the group stage. Since every team plays only three matches, every result can have a major effect on qualification.

The main columns in the table are P, W, L, NR, Pts and NRR.

P means matches played.

W means matches won.

L means matches lost.

NR means matches with no result.

Pts means points earned.

NRR means net run rate.

In this year’s group stage, all eight teams completed their three scheduled matches without a no-result game, so every team had three matches recorded and the NR column remained at zero.

How Many Points Does a Team Get for a Win?

A team receives two points for every victory.

Therefore, a team that wins all three group matches finishes with six points. That is exactly what happened with India in Group A and Sri Lanka in Group B.

A team winning two matches receives four points, while a team winning one match receives two points. A team that loses all three matches finishes with zero points.

This made the basic qualification equation easy to understand: teams needed to collect enough points to finish inside the top two of their group.

What Does Net Run Rate Mean?

Net run rate, commonly abbreviated as NRR, is particularly important in limited-overs tournaments.

It measures a team’s scoring rate compared with the scoring rate of its opponents. In simple terms, a team can improve its net run rate by winning matches by large margins, while heavy defeats can negatively affect it.

NRR becomes especially important when two or more teams finish with the same number of points.

The 2026 Group A table provides a good example. Pakistan finished with four points, while Thailand collected two. Therefore, there was no need for NRR to separate those two teams.

However, India’s huge victories helped produce a remarkable +5.471 NRR, showing just how dominant their group campaign was.

Final Group A Points Table

The completed Group A standings were:

Position	Team	P	W	L	NR	Pts	NRR	Status
1	India Women	3	3	0	0	6	+5.471	Qualified
2	Pakistan Women	3	2	1	0	4	+0.927	Qualified
3	Thailand Women	3	1	2	0	2	-2.050	Eliminated
4	Hong Kong, China Women	3	0	3	0	0	-3.583	Eliminated

India finished first with a perfect record, while Pakistan took second place after winning two matches. Thailand collected two points but could not finish inside the qualification positions. Hong Kong ended the group stage without a point.

India Women Top Group A

India produced the strongest campaign in Group A.

They won all three of their matches, collecting the maximum six points. Their results included a 94-run victory over Thailand, a 137-run victory over Hong Kong, China and a seven-wicket win against Pakistan.

The large margins in India’s first two victories were particularly significant because they helped the team build an enormous positive net run rate.

India therefore finished first with six points and +5.471 NRR.

Their unbeaten record also gave them considerable momentum heading into the semi-finals.

Pakistan Women Finish Second

Pakistan finished Group A in second place with four points.

They won their opening match against Thailand by 35 runs before losing to India by seven wickets. Pakistan then recovered strongly in their final group match, defeating Hong Kong, China by 72 runs.

That second victory gave Pakistan four points and secured their place in the semi-finals.

Their +0.927 net run rate was also comfortably ahead of Thailand’s -2.050.

Pakistan’s final group-stage victory was particularly important because it allowed them to enter the knockout stage after recovering from their defeat against India.

Thailand Women Finish Third

Thailand ended Group A in third position with two points.

Their only victory came against Hong Kong, China, whom they defeated by six runs. They subsequently lost to Pakistan by 35 runs and India by 94 runs.

The two defeats prevented Thailand from challenging for a semi-final position.

Although their tournament ended in the group stage, Thailand’s victory in the opening match gave them two points and showed that they could compete closely against another developing side.

Hong Kong, China Finish Fourth

Hong Kong, China finished at the bottom of Group A with no points.

They lost all three of their matches against Thailand, India and Pakistan.

Their final net run rate was -3.583, the lowest in Group A.

Despite the results, the tournament provided Hong Kong players with valuable experience against some of the strongest teams in Asian women’s cricket.

Final Group B Points Table

Group B produced a similar pattern at the top of the table.

Position	Team	P	W	L	NR	Pts	NRR	Status
1	Sri Lanka Women	3	3	0	0	6	+2.730	Qualified
2	Bangladesh Women	3	2	1	0	4	+1.688	Qualified
3	UAE Women	3	1	2	0	2	-1.116	Eliminated
4	Indonesia Women	3	0	3	0	0	-3.169	Eliminated

Sri Lanka won all three matches and finished first with six points. Bangladesh won two matches and collected four points. UAE finished third with two points, while Indonesia lost all three games and ended with zero points.

Sri Lanka Women Finish Top of Group B

Sri Lanka entered the competition as defending champions and completed the group stage unbeaten.

They won all three of their matches, earning six points and a +2.730 net run rate.

Their perfect record meant there was no uncertainty about their qualification. They finished comfortably at the top of Group B and moved into the semi-finals with strong momentum.

Sri Lanka’s position also meant they would face the second-placed team from Group A in the knockout stage.

Bangladesh Women Secure Second Place

Bangladesh finished Group B in second position with four points.

They won two of their three matches and lost one to Sri Lanka.

Their final qualification position was confirmed after their victory over UAE. That result gave Bangladesh the four points needed to finish second and secure their place in the semi-finals.

Their +1.688 net run rate was also considerably better than UAE’s -1.116.

Bangladesh’s qualification set up a semi-final against India.

UAE Women Finish Third

UAE finished third in Group B with two points.

They won one of their three matches, giving them the same number of points as Thailand in Group A.

However, their one victory was not enough to put them into the top two. Their defeats against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh left them outside the qualification positions.

The UAE campaign nevertheless provided useful experience, particularly because they were competing against established teams and another developing side in Indonesia.

Indonesia Women Finish Fourth

Indonesia finished Group B in fourth place with zero points.

They lost all three of their matches and recorded a net run rate of -3.169.

Although they did not collect a point, their participation was significant because the tournament provided an opportunity to compete against experienced international sides.

The exposure should help Indonesia’s players gain valuable experience for future competitions.

How the Top Two Teams Qualified

The qualification rule was simple: the top two teams from each group progressed to the semi-finals.

In Group A, India finished first and Pakistan second.

In Group B, Sri Lanka finished first and Bangladesh second.

This created the following semi-final matchups:

India Women vs Bangladesh Women

Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women

The group winners therefore face the runners-up from the opposite group. This format prevents teams from immediately meeting the same opponents they faced during the group stage.

Why Winning the Group Matters

Finishing first in a group does not automatically guarantee a place in the final, but it does provide an important advantage in the knockout structure.

India’s first-place finish means they face Bangladesh rather than another group winner. Sri Lanka similarly face Pakistan after topping Group B.

Both India and Sri Lanka also enter the semi-finals unbeaten, which gives them confidence heading into the knockout stage.

However, past group-stage results do not decide the semi-finals. Each knockout match is effectively a fresh contest.

How NRR Could Have Changed the Table

The net run rate did not need to decide either group because the final points separated the teams clearly.

India had six points, Pakistan four, Thailand two and Hong Kong zero.

The same pattern occurred in Group B, with Sri Lanka on six, Bangladesh on four, UAE on two and Indonesia on zero.

However, NRR remained an important part of the table because it provides a tie-breaking measure when teams have equal points.

This is why India’s +5.471 and Sri Lanka’s +2.730 are useful indicators of how strongly those teams performed during the group stage.

What the Final Points Table Tells Us

The final points tables provide a simple summary of the group-stage story.

India and Sri Lanka were the only teams to win all three of their matches. Both therefore finished with six points and first place.

Pakistan and Bangladesh each won two matches and finished with four points, which was enough to qualify for the semi-finals.

Thailand and UAE each won once and collected two points but finished third.

Hong Kong, China and Indonesia both finished without a victory and ended on zero points.

The pattern shows that consistency was the key to qualification.

Semi-Final Qualification Is Now Complete

Unlike during the early stages of the competition, there are no remaining qualification scenarios to calculate. The group stage is finished and the four semi-finalists are confirmed.

India will face Bangladesh in the first semi-final on September 10.

Sri Lanka will face Pakistan in the second semi-final on September 11.

The final is scheduled for September 13, with the winners of the two semi-finals competing for the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 title. The semi-final lineup was confirmed after Bangladesh defeated UAE to secure second place in Group B.

What Happens After the Group Stage?

The points table now has no further role in determining qualification. From this point onward, the tournament moves into knockout cricket.

India’s six points, Pakistan’s four points, Sri Lanka’s six points and Bangladesh’s four points established the semi-final lineup, but those totals will not carry into the knockout matches.

The teams must now focus on winning their individual semi-finals.

A single defeat will end a team’s tournament.

Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Points Table in Perspective

The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 points table demonstrates how a short group stage can make every match important.

India and Sri Lanka were the standout teams, both completing unbeaten campaigns and finishing on six points. Pakistan and Bangladesh also performed consistently enough to win two matches each and reach the knockout stage.

Thailand and UAE each finished with two points but could not break into the top two. Hong Kong, China and Indonesia ended their campaigns without a victory.

The final qualification picture was therefore straightforward:

Group A: India and Pakistan qualified.

Group B: Sri Lanka and Bangladesh qualified.

The four eliminated teams were Thailand, Hong Kong, China, UAE and Indonesia.

The group-stage points table has now done its job by determining the semi-finalists. Attention turns to the knockout matches, where India face Bangladesh and Sri Lanka meet Pakistan.

With the final scheduled for September 13, the remaining teams know exactly what is required: win the semi-final and earn a place in the championship match.

The points table may no longer decide qualification, but it tells the story of how each team reached this stage of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026.