Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Shafali Verma Powers India Into Women’s Asia Cup Final
India played Bangladesh in a Women’s Asia Cup semifinal in Dubai.
India batted first and scored 149 runs while losing six wickets.
Shafali Verma was the top batter, making 64 runs from 40 balls.
Bangladesh dropped Shafali three times, giving her extra chances to score.
India then bowled Bangladesh out of the chase by limiting them to 109 runs for seven wickets.
India’s spinners were especially effective on the slow pitch.
Deepti Sharma took three wickets for 26 runs according to most reports.
India won by 40 runs and will play Pakistan or Sri Lanka in Sunday’s final.
India defeated Bangladesh by 40 runs in the first semifinal to reach Sunday’s Women’s Asia Cup final.
Shafali Verma scored 64 from 40 balls, with seven fours and three sixes, as India made 149/6.
Bangladesh dropped Shafali three times and missed four catches during India’s innings.
India’s spin attack restricted Bangladesh to 109/7, with Deepti Sharma credited with 3/26 in most reports.
India will face either Pakistan or Sri Lanka and is seeking an eighth Asia Cup title.
- Who
- India and Bangladesh, with Shafali Verma starring with the bat and Deepti Sharma leading India’s bowling.
- What
- India beat Bangladesh by 40 runs in the first semifinal of the Women’s Asia Cup and reached the final.
- When
- Thursday, September 10, 2026; the final is scheduled for Sunday, September 13.
- Where
- Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.
- Why
- India scored 149/6 and then restricted Bangladesh to 109/7 on a slow, spin-friendly pitch.
- Result
- India defeated Bangladesh by 40 runs.
- India’s score
- 149/6 in 20 overs.
- Bangladesh’s score
- 109/7 in 20 overs.
- Top scorer
- Shafali Verma scored 64 off 40 balls, including seven fours and three sixes.
- India’s leading bowlers
- Deepti Sharma took 3/26, while Shree Charani took 1/14 and Prema Rawat took 1/21.
- Fielding errors
- Bangladesh dropped Shafali three times and missed four catches overall, according to the reports.
- Final opponent
- India will play either Pakistan or Sri Lanka.
- Reporting discrepancy
- Most reports credited Deepti Sharma with 3/26, while one report attributed a 3/26 performance to Shorna Akter and listed Nandini Sharma with 2/10.
