India’s Record, Stats And Top Performers In Women’s T20I Asia Cup

India have won the T20I format of the Women’s Asia Cup three times in the past, and in 2026, the Women in Blue will be aiming to claim a record-extending fourth title.

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India’s record in T20I format of Women’s Asia Cup. (Picture Credit: AP)

Pre-tournament favourites India will open their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 campaign against Thailand in Dubai on Sunday (August 30). The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will aim to secure a big win in their opening match before taking on Hong Kong China and arch-rivals Pakistan.

India need to finish in the top two to qualify for the semifinals of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 and, ideally, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side should not face much difficulty in securing a place in the knockout stage.

The Indian selectors have picked a strong squad for the eight-team tournament in the United Arab Emirates, and Harmanpreet will be keen to add another major trophy to her cabinet as India captain.

Here’s a look at India’s top performers and record holders in the Women’s Asia Cup (T20I format):

Titles: 3 (2012, 2016, 2022)

Result summary: 25 wins and 4 defeats in 29 matches

Highest total: 201/5 in 20 overs against the UAE in Dambulla on July 21, 2024

Lowest total: 81 all out in 20 overs against Pakistan in Guangzhou on October 31, 2012

Biggest win (by runs): Defeated Hong Kong by 142 runs (Target: 167) in Guangzhou on October 26, 2012

Biggest win (by wickets): Crushed Bangladesh by 10 wickets (Target: 81) in Dambulla on July 26, 2024

Smallest win (by runs): Won by 17 runs (Target: 122) against Pakistan in Bangkok on December 4, 2016

Smallest win (by wickets): Defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets (Target: 98) in Bangkok on November 29, 2016

Most runs: Harmanpreet Kaur – 571 runs in 25 matches

Highest score: Mithali Raj – unbeaten 97 off 69 balls against Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on June 3, 2018

Highest average: Mithali Raj – 61.42

Highest strike rate (minimum 50 balls): Richa Ghosh – 179.38

Most 50s: Mithali Raj, Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur – 3 half-centuries each

Most ducks: Kiran Navgire – 2

Most sixes: Shafali Verma – 9 sixes in 11 matches

Most runs in one edition: Mithali Raj – 220 runs in five matches in the 2016 Women’s Asia Cup

Most wickets: Deepti Sharma – 26 wickets in 19 matches

Best bowling figures: Poonam Yadav – 4/9 in four overs against Bangladesh in Kuala Lumpur on June 10, 2018

Most wickets in one edition: Deepti Sharma – 13 wickets in eight matches in the 2022 Women’s Asia Cup

Most dismissals: Deepti Sharma – 12 (5 catches and 7 stumpings) in 13 matches

Most catches: Harmanpreet Kaur – 9 catches in 25 matches

Highest partnership: 128 runs for the fourth wicket between Deepti Sharma and Jemimah Rodrigues against the UAE in Sylhet on October 4, 2022

Most matches: Harmanpreet Kaur – 25 matches

Most matches as captain: Harmanpreet Kaur – 23 matches

In the last edition of the Women’s T20I Asia Cup in 2024, India finished as runners-up under Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership.

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India’s main rivals in the Women’s Asia Cup include Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Harmanpreet Kaur’s legacy as captain includes transforming the visibility and popularity of women’s cricket in India through her fearless batting and bold leadership. She has captained the Indian women’s cricket team in four Tests, 51 ODIs, and 145 T20I matches. Kaur also led India to their first ODI World Cup title in 2025.

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