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Women's Asian Games Cricket 2026: Defending Champions India Women Reach Semi-Finals in Japan
The Women’s Asian Games Cricket 2026 tournament is officially underway in Japan. Running from September 17 to September 22, 2026, the eight-team T20 event at the Aichi Prefectural Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin has already delivered top-tier action and high-intensity cricket.
Reigning gold medalists India Women, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, kicked off their title defense with a statement victory over hosts Japan Women, setting up an exciting semi-final matchup against Bangladesh Women.
Quarterfinal Round-Up: Dominant Wins & Rain Interruptions
The quarterfinal stage produced clinical bowling performances, rain-curtailed nail-biters, and unpredictable weather disruptions:
- Pakistan Women vs Thailand Women: In an 11-over match affected by a wet outfield, Pakistan Women narrowly defeated Thailand Women by 3 wickets with just two balls remaining.
- Sri Lanka Women vs Malaysia Women: Sri Lanka Women put on a dominant all-round display, crushing Malaysia Women by 86 runs after setting a target of 161.
- India Women vs Japan Women: India Women delivered a masterclass against host nation Japan. Bowling first, India bundled out Japan for just 57 runs before comfortably chasing down the target in 5 overs with 8 wickets in hand.
- Bangladesh Women vs China Women: Unfortunate weather conditions led to the match being abandoned without a ball bowled due to a wet outfield. Bangladesh advanced to the semi-finals based on their higher seed ranking.
Match Results Summary
| Match | Teams | Result | Key Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinal 1 | Bangladesh vs China | Abandoned | Advanced on higher seed (Wet Outfield) |
| Quarterfinal 2 | Pakistan vs Thailand | Pakistan won by 3 wickets | Rain-reduced 11-over finish |
| Quarterfinal 3 | Sri Lanka vs Malaysia | Sri Lanka won by 86 runs | Dominant 160+ total set |
| Quarterfinal 4 | India vs Japan | India won by 8 wickets | Target chased in just 5 overs |
Upcoming Schedule: Semi-Finals & Medal Matches
With Asia's top four cricketing nations advancing, all eyes now turn to the high-voltage knockout stage:
- 1st Semi-final (September 20, 2026): Pakistan Women vs Sri Lanka Women
- 2nd Semi-final (September 20, 2026): India Women vs Bangladesh Women
- Bronze Medal Match (September 22, 2026): Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2
- Gold Medal Final (September 22, 2026): Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2
Squad Breakdown & Teams
India has fielded a power-packed lineup aimed at bringing home a second consecutive Gold Medal:
- Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur
- Key Stars: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Renuka Singh Thakur, and spinner Shree Charani.
- Participating Nations(8): India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, and China.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Where is the Women's Asian Games Cricket 2026 tournament taking place?
👉 The entire tournament is being held at the Aichi Prefectural Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
Q2: When will India Women play their Asian Games semi-final match?
Q2: When will India Women play their Asian Games semi-final match?
👉 India Women will take on Bangladesh Women in the 2nd semi-final on September 20, 2026.
Q3: Which four teams have qualified for the semi-finals?
Q3: Which four teams have qualified for the semi-finals?
👉 India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka have secured their spots in the top four.
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