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India Face Bangladesh in Asian Games Cricket Semi-Final
India and Bangladesh will play each other in the Asian Games women’s cricket semi-final.
India are the defending champions.
They have won their last six T20I matches.
India also recently won the Asia Cup and beat Bangladesh there.
In their latest Asian Games match, India defeated Japan by eight wickets.
Bangladesh reached the semi-final after rain and a wet outfield stopped its quarter-final against China.
India will want to catch well and avoid simple mistakes.
Shafali Verma will be important with the bat, while Deepti Sharma and Shree Charani will lead the bowling.
The other semi-final will feature Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
India enter the semi-final as defending champions and overwhelming favourites after winning six consecutive T20Is.
India recently won the Asia Cup, including a comprehensive victory over Bangladesh.
India defeated hosts Japan by eight wickets, chasing the target with 15 overs remaining.
Bangladesh reached the semi-final after its quarter-final against China was washed out and advanced on ICC ranking.
India will rely on Shafali Verma’s powerplay batting and the bowling of Deepti Sharma and Shree Charani.
- Who
- India and Bangladesh women’s cricket teams; the other semi-final features Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
- What
- India and Bangladesh will contest the Asian Games women’s cricket semi-final.
- Where
- Nisshin, at the Asian Games; the other semi-final is also scheduled at Korogi Athletic Park.
- When
- Sunday; the article does not specify the date.
- Why
- India are favored because they are defending champions, have won six straight T20Is, recently won the Asia Cup, and defeated Bangladesh there.
Key facts
- Match
- India vs Bangladesh, Asian Games women’s cricket semi-final
- India’s form
- Six-match T20I winning streak
- Recent title
- India won the Asia Cup
- Previous meeting
- India comprehensively defeated Bangladesh in the Asia Cup
- Latest result
- India beat Japan by eight wickets with 15 overs remaining in the chase
- Bangladesh’s route
- Advanced after its quarter-final against China was washed out due to a wet outfield and its higher ICC ranking
- Key Indian players
- Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma and Shree Charani
Sources
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