Women's Asia Cup 2026: Match 2, SL W vs UAE W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Sri Lanka Women vs United Arab Emirates Women?

Sri Lanka Women (SL W) take on the United Arab Emirates Women (UAE W) in match No. 2 of the Women's Asia Cup 2026 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, August 29.

Chamari Athapaththu-led Sri Lanka won the previous edition of the Women's Asia Cup in 2024 by defeating India in the final. They have a very good chance of lifting the title once again under the guidance of their inspirational captain. The experience in the squad is commendable and there are quite a few talented youngsters who will be eager to make a mark at the continental stage.

Hosts United Arab Emirates will be led by opening batter Esha Oza. In June, they won the ACC Women's T20I Premier Cup, defeating Thailand in the final. UAE would want to bank on home support and stage an upset at the start of the campaign. However, it goes without saying that they are the overwhelming underdogs in Saturday's clash.

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is expected to provide a balanced surface, where there is going to be something in it for the bowlers but batters who are willing to spend some time in the middle can score runs. The new ball could move around for the first few overs but spinners are going to play a key role as the game progresses.

Imesha Dulani, Chamari Athapaththu (C), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshita Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Hasini Perera (WK), Sanjana Kavindi, Nilakshika Silva, Kawya Kavindi, Sugandika Kumari, Chamudi Praboda.

Esha Oza (C), Theertha Satish (WK), Heena Hotchandani, Samaira Dharnidharka, Rinitha Rajith, Lavanya Keny, Mehul Pranav Kulkarni, Archara Supriya, Vaishnave Mahesh, Athige Silva, Suraksha Kotte.

The talismanic Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu would want to get her campaign off to a solid start. If she fires at the top of the order, the UAE bowlers would be in for some leather hunting. Athapaththu will want to give herself some time in the middle because she is very much capable of making up as the innings goes on.

Kavisha Dilhari finished as the highest wicket-taker in the series win against Pakistan, bowling at an economy rate of 7.42. In three games, she bagged five wickets. The 25-year-old off-spinner would want to spin a web around the UAE batters on Saturday.