Thailand, Hong Kong, UAE, Indonesia seal Women's T20 Asia Cup spots
Synopsis
Indonesia bowled Oman out for just 24 — the standout moment of a quarter-final day in which all four group-toppers powered into the Women's T20 Asia Cup. Thailand, Hong Kong, and UAE were equally clinical, setting up an all-qualifier semi-final round that now doubles as a ranking exercise rather than a survival fight.
Key Takeaways
Thailand , Hong Kong , the UAE , and Indonesia all qualified for the Women's T20 Asia Cup on 11 June 2025 .
Thailand beat Nepal by 56 runs ; Nannapat Koncharoenkai top-scored with 62 .
UAE defeated hosts Malaysia by 52 runs , powered by Theertha Satish's unbeaten 65 .
Hong Kong overcame Japan by 41 runs ; Yasmin Daswani made an unbeaten 55 off 36 balls.
Indonesia routed Oman by 113 runs , dismissing them for just 24 ; Ni Made Putri Suwandewi took 4/11 .
Semi-finals — Thailand vs Indonesia and Hong Kong vs UAE — are scheduled for Friday in Kuala Lumpur .
Thailand, Hong Kong, the UAE, and Indonesia all secured berths in the Women's T20 Asia Cup later this year after recording dominant quarter-final victories at the ACC Women's Premier Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, 11 June. All four sides had finished atop their respective league-stage groups and carried that form emphatically into the knockouts.
Key Quarter-Final Results
Thailand extended their unbeaten run with a 56-run win over Nepal. Wicketkeeper-batter Nannapat Koncharoenkai crafted a composed 62 to anchor Thailand's total of 130 for 4, before their bowlers held Nepal to 74 for 7. It was a statement performance from a side that has looked the most consistent outfit in the tournament.
The UAE were equally clinical against hosts Malaysia. An unbeaten 65 from Theertha Satish powered the UAE to 138 for 2, and their bowlers then restricted Malaysia to 86 for 5, completing a 52-run victory.
In Bangi, Hong Kong beat Japan by 41 runs through an all-round display. Yasmin Daswani struck an unbeaten 55 off 36 deliveries to set the platform, while Maryam Bibi (3/17) and Marina Lamplough (2/11) dismantled Japan's chase between them.
Indonesia's Record-Breaking Rout
The most emphatic result of the day belonged to Indonesia, who crushed Oman by a staggering 113 runs. Captain Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini led from the front with 51, helping Indonesia reach 137 for 7. Oman were then bowled out for just 24 in 11.5 overs — a collapse that underscored the growing gap between established and emerging women's cricket nations in Asia. Ni Made Putri Suwandewi was the wrecker-in-chief with figures of 4 for 11.
Semi-Final Line-Up
The semi-finals, scheduled for Friday in Kuala Lumpur, will pit Thailand against Indonesia and Hong Kong against the UAE. Crucially, all four teams have already guaranteed their places in the Women's T20 Asia Cup regardless of semi-final outcomes, meaning Friday's matches will determine ACC Premier Cup seedings rather than continental qualification.
Women's T20 Asia Cup: What's Next
While the four qualifying nations are now confirmed, the full schedule for the Women's T20 Asia Cup is yet to be announced by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). The tournament is expected to take place later in 2025, and the addition of Indonesia — a rapidly improving side — marks a notable expansion of competitive women's cricket across the continent.
Point of View
Not the favourites. Bowling Oman out for 24 is a data point that demands attention — it signals that women's cricket in Southeast Asia is no longer merely making up the numbers. The ACC's decision to use the Premier Cup as a qualification pathway is working, but the Women's T20 Asia Cup schedule remaining unannounced this late in the process is an organisational gap the ACC needs to close quickly if it wants broadcast and fan momentum to build around the expanded field.
NationPress
12 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which teams have qualified for the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2025?
Thailand, Hong Kong, the UAE, and Indonesia have all confirmed their places in the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2025 after winning their respective quarter-finals at the ACC Women's Premier Cup on 11 June. The full tournament schedule has not yet been announced by the ACC.
How did Indonesia qualify for the Women's T20 Asia Cup?
Indonesia qualified by defeating Oman by 113 runs in the ACC Women's Premier Cup quarter-finals. Captain Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini scored 51, and Ni Made Putri Suwandewi took 4 for 11 as Oman were bowled out for just 24.
Who were the standout performers in the quarter-finals?
Nannapat Koncharoenkai (62 for Thailand), Theertha Satish (unbeaten 65 for UAE), Yasmin Daswani (unbeaten 55 off 36 for Hong Kong), and Ni Made Putri Suwandewi (4/11 for Indonesia) were the key individual performers across the four matches.
What are the Women's T20 Asia Cup semi-final fixtures?
Thailand will face Indonesia, and Hong Kong will take on the UAE in the semi-finals, both scheduled for Friday in Kuala Lumpur. All four teams have already secured Women's T20 Asia Cup qualification, so the semi-finals will decide ACC Premier Cup standings.
When will the Women's T20 Asia Cup schedule be announced?
As of 11 June, the schedule for the Women's T20 Asia Cup has not yet been released by the Asian Cricket Council. The tournament is expected to be held later in 2025.
