Asian Games Semifinal
India Bat First Against Bangladesh in Asian Games 2026 Semifinal
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Key Points
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India’s quarterfinal win over Japan was especially dominant: Japan was bowled out for 57, with Shree Charani taking 4/10, before Shafali Verma hit an unbeaten 40 from 15 balls in a five-over chase.
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Bangladesh entered the semifinal without having played a match in the tournament, as its quarterfinal against China was abandoned without a ball being bowled and Bangladesh progressed as the higher-ranked team.
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India have historically dominated this matchup, with Bangladesh defeating the Indian women only three times in 25 meetings.
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India arrived as the reigning Asia Cup champions, having secured an eighth Asia Cup title shortly before the Asian Games semifinal.
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India were also the defending Asian Games champions after beating Sri Lanka in the 2023 final, making this their second consecutive appearance in the competition’s semifinals.
India won the toss and chose to bat first against Bangladesh in the Asian Games 2026 women's cricket semifinal. The defending champions named an unchanged XI after crushing Japan by eight wickets in the quarterfinals, where Japan was bowled out for just 57 runs Hindustan Times. Bangladesh advanced without playing a match—its quarterfinal against China was abandoned due to a wet outfield, and Bangladesh progressed as the higher-ranked team.
India and Bangladesh have met twice recently, with India winning both times. The defending Asian Games champions defeated Bangladesh in the Women's Asia Cup semifinal just weeks before this match Newsable. Sri Lanka awaits the winner in Tuesday's gold-medal match, having beaten Pakistan in the other semifinal. Pakistan will face the loser for bronze.
India's Dominant Quarterfinal Run
India's path to the semifinal was a masterclass. Japan was bowled out for 57 runs, with Shree Charani claiming 4 for 10 24newshd.tv. India then chased down the target in just five overs, with opening batter Shafali Verma smashing an unbeaten 40 from just 15 balls Hindustan Times. The eight-wicket victory showed India's attacking depth and control.
Bangladesh Advances Without Playing
Bangladesh took an unusual path to the semifinal. Its quarterfinal match against China never started—the outfield was too wet to play, and not a single ball was bowled Newsable. As the higher-ranked team, Bangladesh advanced automatically. This means the semifinal is Bangladesh's first match of the tournament, giving India a potential edge in rhythm and momentum.
India's Historic Edge Over Bangladesh
India has dominated this rivalry. In 25 career meetings, Bangladesh has beaten India just three times dailyhunt.in. India won their most recent clash in the Women's Asia Cup semifinal earlier this month Newsable. The Indians also claimed their eighth Asia Cup title shortly before arriving at the Asian Games ommcomnews.com. India enter as defending Asian Games champions after beating Sri Lanka in the 2023 final.
Road to the Gold Medal Match
The winner of this semifinal will face Sri Lanka in Tuesday's gold-medal clash, a rematch of the 2023 Asian Games final Newsable. Sri Lanka advanced by defeating Pakistan in the other semifinal Hindustan Times. Pakistan will play the loser for the bronze medal 24newshd.tv. India and Sri Lanka are both returning to the gold medal match, with both teams showing consistent strength throughout the tournament.
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