Women’s Asia Cup 2026: Shafali Verma & Deepti Sharma Power India to 40-Run Win Over Bangladesh, Securing Final Spot
Summary: Unbeaten India Women marched into the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final with a clinical 40-run victory over Bangladesh Women at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Fueled by Player of the Match Shafali Verma’s explosive 64 off 40 balls and Deepti Sharma’s 3/26 bowling spell, Team India locked in their spot for Sunday's title clash.
UAE,Dubai: India Women marched into the final of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 with a decisive 40-run victory against Bangladesh Women in the 1st Semi-Final on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Having been put into bat after losing the toss, Harmanpreet Kaur and her squad posted a competitive 149/6 in 20 overs. India's bowling attack then suffocated Bangladesh’s chase, holding them to 109/7 to preserve their flawless tournament run
Verma anchored the innings alongside captain Harmanpreet Kaur (24 off 28 balls), while Richa Ghosh provided late muscle with a 16-ball 21 to nudge India close to the 150-mark.
India Women Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shafali Verma | c sub b Sultana | 64 | 40 | 7 | 3 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | Not Out | 24 | 28 | 0 | 2 |
| Richa Ghosh | st Nigar b Nahida | 21 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| Deepti Sharma | b Marufa | 13 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Sultana Khatun was the standout bowler for Bangladesh, registering 2/30 in 3 overs, while Rabeya Khatun (1/22) and Nahida Akter (1/25) stemmed the flow through the middle overs.
Spinners Stifle Bangladesh's Chase
Faced with a 150-run target, Bangladesh struggled to get behind the required run rate against India's spin unit. Shree Charani set an economical tone up front, taking 1/14 in 4 overs.
Deepti Sharma broke the core of Bangladesh's middle order, picking up 3/26 in her 4 overs. Nandani Sharma added late pressure with 2/10 in 2 overs, restricting Bangladesh to 109/7. Shorna Akter finished as top scorer for Bangladesh with 22* off 18 balls.
Bangladesh Bowling & Chase Summary
| Bangladesh Bowling | Bangladesh Batting | India Bowling |
|---|---|---|
| S. Khatun: 2/30 (3 ov) | S. Akter: 22* (18b) | D. Sharma: 3/26 (4 ov) |
| R. Khatun: 1/22 (4 ov) | D. Akter: 21 (26b) | N. Sharma: 2/10 (2 ov) |
| N. Akter: 1/25 (4 ov) | N. Sultana: 19 (17b) | S. Charani: 1/14 (4 ov) |
What Lies Ahead: 2nd Semi-Final Matchup
With India securing their final berth, attention turns to the 2nd Semi-Final scheduled for Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Dubai International Stadium (8:00 PM IST). Pakistan Women take on Sri Lanka Women to determine who will challenge India for the crown on Sunday, September 13.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Who won the 1st semi-final of the Women's Asia Cup 2026?
👉 India Women defeated Bangladesh Women by 40 runs to enter the final.
Q2: Who was named Player of the Match in the INDW vs BANW Semi-Final?
👉 Shafali Verma took home the award for her half-century (64 runs off 40 balls).
Q3: When is the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final taking place?
👉 The final will be played on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
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