Why Harmanpreet & Co. are clear favourites vs Bangladesh in Asian Games semis
· Sports · Indian Express, Cricbuzz
India women's cricket team defeated Bangladesh by eight wickets in the Asian Games 2026 semi-final held in Nagoya on September 19, 2026. Shafali Verma scored a match-winning 64 off 40 balls after being dropped on six, capitalising on multiple fielding errors by Bangladesh. India bowled out Bangladesh for a low total and chased it in just 149 deliveries, continuing their dominant run in the tournament. The win marks India's seventh match in 22 days, with the team showing minimal signs of fatigue ahead of the final.
Why it matters
The victory secures India's place in the Asian Games final, where they aim to win gold and build momentum ahead of hosting the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy in five months. It also highlights India's growing supremacy in regional women's cricket, putting pressure on rivals like Australia and South Africa ahead of future ICC events.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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