Hong Kong team qualifies for Women's Asia Cup under Mamatha Maben
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:49 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Hong Kong's women's cricket team has qualified for the upcoming Women's Asia Cup in the UAE, set to begin on August 28, 2026. Under the guidance of coach Mamatha Maben, who previously faced challenges in building a competitive team, Hong Kong secured their place with a semifinal finish at the ACC Women's Premier Cup. Maben emphasized the significant strides made in player development, with the team upskilling by 30-40%. The squad has been drawn in a tough group alongside India, Pakistan, and Thailand, where only one team advances. Maben views participation in the Asia Cup as a critical opportunity for players to learn and gauge their readiness for international competition.
- •Hong Kong qualified for the Women's Asia Cup in UAE with a semifinal finish.
- •Maben has focused on developing working professionals and students into competitive players.
- •The team has improved significantly, with 30-40% upskilling reported.
- •Hong Kong faces India, Pakistan, and Thailand in the group stage.
- •The Asia Cup starts on August 28, 2026.
- 8:49 AMYahoo Sports — 'Asia Cup exposure will be huge for Hong Kong cricket': Mamatha Maben
"BENGALURU: Mamatha Maben holds a special place in Indian women's cricket. Last year, she took up another challenge - bringing together working professionals, full-time cricketers and students to form a competitive Hong Kong team. Eight months into her tenure, the team has made significant strides and qualified for the upcoming Women's Asia Cup in the UAE.
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