Japan, 20 Sep (Sports Desk)
India produced a dominant performance against Bangladesh in the 2nd Semi-Final of the Women’s Cricket Competition at the Asian Games 2026, defeating Bangladesh by 114 runs at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan. The match was played on 20 September 2026.
Match Result
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| India Women | 195/4 | 20.0 |
| Bangladesh Women | 81 all out | 15.4 |
| Result | India won by 114 runs |
India’s 195/4 gave Bangladesh a target of 196 runs, but Bangladesh were bowled out for just 81 in 15.4 overs.
Shafali Verma’s Historic Century
The biggest highlight of India’s innings was Shafali Verma, who smashed a spectacular 100 runs from 49 balls. Her innings included:
- 100 runs
- 49 balls
- 9 sixes
- 3 fours
- Strike rate: 204.08
- Maiden T20I century
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It was Shafali’s first T20I century, and her explosive innings helped India reach 195/4.
Shafali also became the first Indian batter to hit 100 T20I sixes, moving past Smriti Mandhana’s previous tally during the match.
India’s Explosive Start
India elected to bat first and immediately put Bangladesh under pressure. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma added 72 runs for the opening wicket, with Mandhana scoring 37 off 19 balls according to the reported scorecard.
Shafali then continued the assault through the middle and death overs, eventually reaching her century from only 49 deliveries.
India 195/4
India finished with an imposing 195/4 in 20 overs, setting Bangladesh a demanding target of 196.
Shafali’s century was supported by Smriti Mandhana’s 37 and Harmanpreet Kaur’s 40, with the pair helping maintain India’s scoring momentum after the early partnership.
Bangladesh Collapse
Bangladesh never managed to build a substantial chase. The Indian bowling attack kept taking wickets and restricted Bangladesh to 81 runs in 15.4 overs.
With a target of 196, Bangladesh required 9.80 runs per over, but India kept the pressure on throughout the innings.
Player of the Match
Shafali Verma — Player of the Match
Her breathtaking 100 off 49 balls was the defining performance of the semifinal and powered India into the Asian Games women’s cricket final.
📊 Key Match Facts
- Tournament: Asian Games Women’s Cricket Competition 2026
- Match: 2nd Semi-Final
- Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan
- Date: 20 September 2026
- India: 195/4 (20 overs)
- Bangladesh: 81 all out (15.4 overs)
- Margin: India won by 114 runs
- India’s top performer: Shafali Verma — 100 off 49
- Player of the Match: Shafali Verma
- India’s opening partnership: 72 runs
- India’s target: 196
