Thailand, Malaysia, and China Qualify for Women's Cricket at 2026 Asian Games
Asian Games 2026: Thailand, Malaysia, China book women's cricket spots

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Thailand, Malaysia, and China have secured their places in the women's cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The qualifiers took place in Kuala Lumpur, with Thailand defeating Malaysia in the final and China finishing third.
- 01Thailand topped Group A in the qualifiers, winning against Malaysia and Hong Kong.
- 02Malaysia reached the semi-finals after defeating Hong Kong and later beat Nepal to secure their spot.
- 03In the final, Thailand bowled Malaysia out for just 54 runs, winning by nine wickets.
- 04China secured their qualification by defeating Nepal in the third-place match using the DLS method.
- 05The women's cricket competition at the Asian Games will feature eight teams, including four Full Members and host Japan.
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Thailand, Malaysia, and China have earned their spots in the women's cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games, set to take place in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan, in September and October. The qualifiers, held in Kuala Lumpur from May 26 to May 31, saw Thailand dominate Group A, defeating both Malaysia and Hong Kong. Malaysia advanced to the semi-finals by overcoming Hong Kong and later chased down Nepal's target of 126 runs in the semi-final. In the final match, Thailand secured a decisive victory, bowling Malaysia out for just 54 runs and winning by nine wickets. China claimed third place by defeating Nepal in a rain-affected match under the DLS method. The women's tournament will feature eight teams in the T20 format, including four Full Members from the region—Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka—who qualify automatically, along with the host nation, Japan.
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The qualification of Thailand, Malaysia, and China for the Asian Games enhances the visibility and development of women's cricket in these countries.
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