UAE-W vs IDN-W Fantasy Prediction, 8th T20: UAE Women vs Indonesia Women Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Women’s Asia Cup 2026

Both sides are searching for their first points of the tournament after heavy opening defeats. UAE Women were bowled out for just 79 by Sri Lanka and lost by nine wickets, while Indonesia Women were dismissed for 58 in their loss to Bangladesh. Esha Rohit Oza captains a UAE side that finished runners up at the recent Asian Women’s T20I Premier Cup, and Nanda Sakarini leads an Indonesia team making its Women’s Asia Cup debut. For the UAE-W vs IDN-W Fantasy Team, these recent performances and leadership options will be important factors to consider.

UAE-W vs IDN-W Match Details

Match: UAE Women vs Indonesia Women, 8th T20I, Women’s Asia Cup 2026
Date: Friday, 4 September 2026
Time: 08:00 pm, 14:30 GMT
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Ten Network and Sony LIV

Recent Form

UAE Women lost their tournament opener heavily, bowled out for 79 in 19.5 overs as Sri Lanka chased it down at 80/1 inside eight overs. Before this tournament they reached the final of the Asian Women’s T20I Premier Cup, losing narrowly to Thailand, having beaten Hong Kong in the semi final, Malaysia in the quarter final and the Philippines in the group stage, a run that suggests real quality in this squad despite the rough start here.

Indonesia Women also lost their opener, bowled out for 58 by Bangladesh, who had posted 129/8. Their own build up to this tournament was solid, finishing third at the same Asian Premier Cup, beating Hong Kong in the third place playoff and Oman in the quarter final, with their only defeat coming against Thailand in the semi final.

Points Table

Both teams sit on zero points after one match. UAE Women have a net run rate of minus 6.263, reflecting how comprehensively they were beaten in their opener, while Indonesia Women are at minus 3.550. Both sides need a result here to keep any realistic hope of the knockout stage alive.

UAE-W vs IDN-W Head to Head Record

There is no prior meeting between these two sides at senior level. This is the first time UAE Women and Indonesia Women have played each other in a Women’s T20 International.

UAE-W vs IDN-W Squads

UAE Women: Esha Rohit Oza captains the side, an allrounder who leads a squad built on depth across the batting order. Theertha Satish keeps wicket, and the side carries a strong allround core in Heena Hotchandani, Samaira Dharnidharka, Rinitha Rajith, Lavanya Keny, Vaishnave Mahesh and Indhuja Nandakumar, several of whom contributed to the run to the Asian Premier Cup final.

Full squad: Esha Rohit Oza (c), Theertha Satish (wk), Mehul Pranav Kulkarni, Uttara Iyer, Heena Hotchandani, Samaira Dharnidharka, Rinitha Rajith, Lavanya Keny, Vaishnave Mahesh, Indhuja Nandakumar, Janani Thirukkumaran, Siya Gokhale, Suraksha Kotte, Archara Supriya, Athige Silva.

Indonesia Women: Nanda Sakarini captains the side and keeps wicket, the standout performer in a squad making its Women’s Asia Cup debut. Sang Maypriani leads the bowling attack, and Kadek Winda Prastini and Rahmawati Pangestuti add further batting options.

Full squad: Nanda Sakarini (c, wk), Kadek Winda Prastini, Rahmawati Pangestuti, Wesika Ratna Dewi, Rada Rani, Desi Wulandari, Putri Suwandewi, Kisi Salisa Kasse, Sang Maypriani, Ni Kadek Ariani, Derni Bangi, Dara Agung Laksmi, Lie Qiao, Maria Corazon Wombaki, Sofia Velic.

Pitch Report

Dubai International Cricket Stadium has favoured the team bowling first in the women’s game, winning 61 percent of matches across 23 tracked games. Scores are generally modest, with an average first innings score of 120 and second innings of 99.

The ground has produced very low totals before, including 56 all out by Pakistan against New Zealand, and both sides in this match were dismissed cheaply in their openers, UAE for 79 and Indonesia for 58, which fits that pattern closely. Pace and spin are fairly evenly split, with pace taking 54 percent of wickets over the last 10 matches against 46 percent for spin.

Weather Report

Friday in Dubai will be hot, with clear skies, a temperature around 32.1°C, moderate humidity at 70 percent, and only a 1 percent chance of rain. A full match with no interruption risk is expected.

UAE-W vs IDN-W Fantasy Team Key Players Recent Form

UAE Women (UAE-W)

Esha Oza: 18 Runs,
Heena Hotchandani: 10 Runs,
Samaira Dharnidharka: 17 Runs,

Indonesia Women (IND-W)

Maria Corazon: 6 Runs,
Rahmawati Pangestuti: 10 Runs,
Npan Sakarini: 7 Runs,
Ni Luh Dewi: 3 Wickets,
Sang Maypriani: 2 Wickets,

Note: Player recent form is based on their latest appearances before the UAE-W vs IDN-W match and may be updated after the toss if required.

Probable Playing XIs

UAE Women (Probable): Mehul Pranav Kulkarni, Uttara Iyer, Esha Rohit Oza (c), Theertha Satish (wk), Heena Hotchandani, Samaira Dharnidharka, Rinitha Rajith, Vaishnave Mahesh, Indhuja Nandakumar, Suraksha Kotte, Archara Supriya.

Indonesia Women (Probable): Nanda Sakarini (c, wk), Kadek Winda Prastini, Rahmawati Pangestuti, Wesika Ratna Dewi, Rada Rani, Desi Wulandari, Putri Suwandewi, Sang Maypriani, Ni Kadek Ariani, Derni Bangi, Kisi Salisa Kasse.

These are estimates. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Esha Rohit Oza vs Sang Maypriani: UAE’s captain against Indonesia’s leading wicket taker. Both sides need their most experienced player to fire after difficult openers, and this contest could set the tone for the whole match.

Nanda Sakarini vs UAE’s bowling attack: Sakarini is the only Indonesian batter with more than 1,000 WT20I runs, and after her side’s collapse to 58 against Bangladesh, her form at the top of the order is essential.

Heena Hotchandani vs Indonesia’s spin attack: Hotchandani’s allround skills give UAE a real option to build partnerships, and how Indonesia’s bowlers respond after their own poor start will be telling.

UAE-W vs IDN-W Fantasy Team

Wicketkeepers: Theertha Satish,

Batters: Esha Rohit Oza (C), Nanda Sakarini (VC), Sang Maypriani, Heena Hotchandani,

All-rounders: Samaira Dharnidharka, Rinitha Rajith, Vaishnave Mahesh, Kadek Winda Prastini,

Bowlers: Suraksha Kotte, Indhuja Nandakumar,

Oza gets the captaincy as UAE’s captain and allrounder, leading a side that reached a final just weeks ago despite the rough start here. Sakarini is vice captain as Indonesia’s most accomplished player and their only recognised batter with significant WT20I experience. The rest balances both top orders with the bowling options most likely to trouble batters on a ground that has produced low scores this tournament.

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Match Prediction

This is an open contest between two sides that both arrive with something to prove. UAE Women have the stronger recent pedigree overall, having reached the final of the Asian Premier Cup just weeks ago, but their capitulation to Sri Lanka raises questions about how they respond after a heavy defeat.

Indonesia Women finished third at that same event and have shown they can be competitive against similar level opposition, though their own collapse against Bangladesh was just as troubling as UAE’s.

UAE Women get a narrow edge given their stronger overall squad depth and recent tournament run, but with both sides having been bowled out cheaply in their openers, this match is difficult to predict with real confidence.

UAE-W vs IDN-W Fantasy Team FAQs

Q. Who will win the UAE-W vs IDN-W 8th match today?
A. It is close. UAE Women have the stronger overall recent record, having reached the Asian Premier Cup final, though both sides were bowled out cheaply in their Asia Cup openers and are searching for their first points.

Q. What is the UAE-W vs IDN-W Fantasy prediction for the 8th match?
A. Esha Rohit Oza and Nanda Sakarini are the top captaincy picks. Sang Maypriani and Heena Hotchandani are strong differential options.

Q. Have UAE Women and Indonesia Women played each other before?
A. No. This is the first meeting between the two sides in a Women’s T20 International.

Q. What is the pitch report for Dubai International Cricket Stadium?
A. It favours bowling first, with the team bowling first winning 61 percent of matches. Scores are generally modest, and both sides in this match were dismissed cheaply in their tournament openers.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the UAE-W vs IDN-W match?
A. No. The forecast for Dubai on 4 September shows clear skies with only a 1 percent chance of rain, so a full match is expected.