Women's Asia Cup 2024: Tournament Preview

Thailand's team, known for their impressive performance in the previous Asia Cup, is one of the teams to watch. They have undergone significant change with new coaches and leadership, making their efforts in this Asia Cup one to observe closely. Despite injuries, they hope to show their depth and youthfulness on the field, particularly their skipper, Thipatcha Putthawong, sourced directly from their Under-19 setup. Thailand is grouped with Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka in Group B.

Coming off a second-place finish to UAE in the ACC Women's Premier Cup is the Malaysian team. Their squad, led by the experienced Winifred Duraisingam, is set to confront their Asia Cup adversaries, backed by an effective T20 tournament preparation. Malaysia, grouped with Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Thailand in Group B, will be seeking to make their mark.

The Nepal team, having previously reached the semi-finals in the Women's Premier Cup and the T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier are poised to prove their mettle once again. With players having had the experience of playing in different leagues, they will be led by Indu Barma in the tournament. Group A will witness their clashes with India, Pakistan, and UAE.