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India Reach Women’s Asia Cup Final After Bangladesh Win
India beat Bangladesh by 40 runs in a Women’s Asia Cup semifinal.
India scored 149 runs for six wickets.
Shafali Verma led India’s batting with 64 runs.
Bangladesh scored 109 runs for seven wickets in its 20 overs.
This result sent India to the final for the 10th time.
Smriti Mandhana was dismissed for two runs.
After Bangladesh’s Shorna Akter celebrated, India’s Nandni Sharma later celebrated after taking Fahima Khatun’s wicket.
Fans thought Sharma’s reaction might have been an answer to the earlier celebration, but the article presents this as an interpretation.
India defeated Bangladesh by 40 runs in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 semifinal.
India reached the tournament final for a record 10th time.
India posted 149/6, with Shafali Verma scoring 64 runs.
Bangladesh finished on 109/7 in 20 overs during the chase.
Nandni Sharma’s celebration after dismissing Fahima Khatun drew attention as a possible response to Shorna Akter’s earlier celebration after Smriti Mandhana’s dismissal.
- Who
- India and Bangladesh, with players including Nandni Sharma, Fahima Khatun, Smriti Mandhana and Shorna Akter.
- What
- India defeated Bangladesh by 40 runs in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 semifinal.
- Where
- The article does not specify the match venue.
- When
- The semifinal was played in 2026; the final is scheduled for September 13.
- Why
- India won to reach the Women’s Asia Cup final for the 10th time.
Key facts
- Match result
- India defeated Bangladesh by 40 runs.
- India’s score
- 149/6 after being asked to bat first.
- Bangladesh’s score
- 109/7 in 20 overs.
- Top scorer
- Shafali Verma scored 64 runs.
- India’s final appearances
- The victory gives India a record 10th Women’s Asia Cup final appearance.
- Final date
- The final will be played on September 13.
- Potential final opponent
- India will face the winner of Sri Lanka versus Pakistan.
Sources
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