India Women Cricket Asian Games 2026: Shafali Verma Century Fires India into Final
India’s women’s cricket team demolished Bangladesh by 114 runs in the Asian Games 2026 semifinal on September 20, booking their place in the gold-medal final against Sri Lanka. Shafali Verma powered India’s batting with a brilliant century, while Bangladesh could only muster 81 in reply.
Match Result — Women’s Cricket Semifinal
| Team | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | 195+ (batting) | India won by 114 runs |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | 81 all out |
Player of the Match: Shafali Verma
Shafali Verma scored a match-winning century to set up India’s dominant total. Bangladesh’s chase never got going, with India’s bowlers restricting them to just 81 runs.
What’s Next
India face Sri Lanka in the Women’s Cricket Gold Medal Final at the Asian Games 2026. A gold medal would complete India’s dominant run through the tournament and bring home the Asian Games title.
📌 Competition: Women’s Cricket Semifinal | Asian Games 2026, Nagoya, Japan | September 20, 2026