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Shafali Verma Powers India Into Women’s Asia Cup Final
India played Bangladesh in a cricket semifinal.
India batted first and scored 149 runs.
Shafali Verma was India’s best batter, making 64 runs from 40 balls.
Bangladesh dropped her three times, which gave her extra chances to score.
Bangladesh then tried to chase the target but made only 109 runs.
India’s bowlers, especially Deepti Sharma, took important wickets.
India won by 40 runs and reached the final.
India will play Pakistan or Sri Lanka on Sunday.
India defeated Bangladesh by 40 runs in the semifinal to reach the Women’s Asia Cup final.
Shafali Verma scored 64 off 40 balls, including three sixes, as India made 149/6.
Bangladesh dropped Shafali three times and missed four catches overall during India’s innings.
India’s spin attack restricted Bangladesh to 109/7 in 20 overs, with Deepti Sharma taking 3/26.
India will face either Pakistan or Sri Lanka in Sunday’s final.
- Who
- India and Bangladesh, with Shafali Verma leading India’s batting performance.
- What
- India won the Women’s Asia Cup semifinal by 40 runs and advanced to the final.
- Where
- Dubai.
- When
- Thursday, September 10, 2026; the final is scheduled for Sunday.
- Why
- India scored 149/6 and then restricted Bangladesh to 109/7 in 20 overs.
Key facts
- Result
- India beat Bangladesh by 40 runs.
- India’s score
- 149/6.
- Bangladesh’s score
- 109/7 in 20 overs.
- Top scorer
- Shafali Verma: 64 off 40 balls.
- Leading bowler
- Deepti Sharma: 3/26.
- Final opponent
- Either Pakistan or Sri Lanka.
- India’s tournament record
- Seven Women’s Asia Cup titles, including four 50-over and three T20 titles.
Sources
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