Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Dropped Catches Send India Into Record Women’s Asia Cup Final
India beat Bangladesh by 40 runs in the Women’s Asia Cup semifinal.
Shafali Verma scored 64 runs for India.
Bangladesh dropped her three times during her innings.
They also missed one other catch.
These mistakes helped India reach 149 runs.
India’s bowlers then limited Bangladesh to 109 runs.
India will play Pakistan or Sri Lanka in the final on September 13.
The match may also draw attention because Mohsin Naqvi could attend and present the trophy.
Shafali Verma scored 64 from 40 balls as India made 149/6.
Bangladesh dropped Shafali three times and missed four catches overall.
India restricted Bangladesh to 109/7 in a 40-run semifinal victory.
India remain unbeaten and will face Pakistan or Sri Lanka in the final.
The September 13 final could renew attention on Mohsin Naqvi’s possible trophy presentation role.
- Who
- India and Bangladesh played the semifinal; Shafali Verma was India’s leading scorer.
- What
- India defeated Bangladesh by 40 runs to reach the Women’s Asia Cup final.
- When
- The semifinal was played on Thursday; the final is scheduled for September 13.
- Why
- India advanced after scoring 149/6 and restricting Bangladesh to 109/7.
- Result
- India beat Bangladesh by 40 runs.
- India score
- 149/6
- Bangladesh score
- 109/7 in 20 overs
- Top scorer
- Shafali Verma, 64 from 40 balls
- Fielding mistakes
- Bangladesh dropped four catches, including three involving Shafali.
- Final opponent
- The winner of Pakistan versus Sri Lanka
- Final date
- September 13
- Potential chief guest
- Asian Cricket Council president and Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi