The 2018 Saudari Cup was contested between the women's national teams of Malaysia and Singapore from 9 to 12 August 2018.

[1] The Saudari cup is an annual event between the two sides, which started in 2014, and had been won by Malaysia in each of the first three editions.

[1][2] All three previous tournaments were won 2–1 by Malaysia, including the most recent which was played in Johor in 2016.

[1][2] Following the International Cricket Council's decision to grant T20I status to all matches played between women's sides of Associate Members after 1 July 2018, this edition had this enhanced status.

[4] Singapore women played their first matches with WT20I status during this series.