Archive · 11 Sep 2026
India Beat Bangladesh to Reach Women’s Asia Cup Final
India played Bangladesh in a cricket semi-final.
India scored 149 runs while batting first.
Shafali Verma was India’s top scorer with 64 runs.
Bangladesh started its chase well but lost wickets as India’s spinners bowled effectively.
India won the match by 40 runs.
This means India has reached the Women’s Asia Cup final.
India had already won all three of its group matches.
The final will be against either Sri Lanka or Pakistan on September 13.
India is trying to win its eighth Women’s Asia Cup title.
India defeated Bangladesh by 40 runs in the first semi-final in Dubai on September 10, 2026.
India posted 149/6, with Shafali Verma scoring 64 and Harmanpreet Kaur making 24.
Bangladesh chose to field, but India’s spinners took control during the chase.
India had earlier topped Group A unbeaten after defeating Thailand, Hong Kong and Pakistan.
India will face the winner of Sri Lanka versus Pakistan in the September 13 final.
- Who
- India Women, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, played Bangladesh Women, captained by Nigar Sultana.
- What
- India won the first Women’s Asia Cup 2026 semi-final by 40 runs and qualified for the final.
- When
- September 10, 2026; the final is scheduled for September 13, 2026.
- Where
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
- Why
- India advanced by winning the semi-final and will play the winner of Sri Lanka versus Pakistan in the final.
- Result
- India defeated Bangladesh by 40 runs
- India score
- 149/6 in 20 overs
- India’s top scorer
- Shafali Verma, 64 runs from 40 balls
- India’s group record
- Three wins from three matches; six points
- Final opponent
- Winner of Sri Lanka versus Pakistan
- Final venue and date
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, September 13, 2026
- Tournament record
- India has won the Women’s Asia Cup seven times and is seeking an eighth title
