IND W vs BAN W Asian Games 2026 Semifinal: The Indian women’s cricket team has made a spectacular start to its Asian Games 2026 campaign, securing a spot in the semi-finals. In the quarter-final match, India defeated Japan in a one-sided contest by 8 wickets. With this result, the lineup for the tournament’s top four is now confirmed.
Asian Games 2026 Quarter-Final Highlights
In this quarter-final match played at Korogi Sports Park in Nishin, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Japan’s Scorecard: Faced with tight spells from the Indian bowlers, the entire Japanese team was bowled out for just 57 runs in 19.5 overs. Spinner Shree Charani delivered a lethal spell, claiming 4 wickets. Additionally, Shafali Verma impressed with the ball, picking up 2 wickets.
India’s Explosive Run Chase: Chasing a modest target of 58 runs, the Indian team sealed the victory in just the 5th over. Opener Shafali Verma batted aggressively, smashing an unbeaten 40 off just 15 balls (including 6 fours and 2 sixes) and hitting a six to clinch the win for the team.
Asian Games 2026 Quarter-Final Results Summary
Here is how the other three teams made their way to the Asian Games 2026 semi-finals:
- Sri Lanka vs Malaysia: The Sri Lankan women’s team defeated Malaysia by a massive margin of 86 runs in the quarter-final match played today.
- Bangladesh vs China: The match between Bangladesh and China, scheduled for Thursday, was washed out due to rain. Under the rules, Bangladesh secured a spot in the semi-finals due to their superior ICC ranking.
- Pakistan vs Thailand: The Pakistan team confirmed their place in the final four by defeating Thailand on Thursday.
India Women vs Bangladesh Women Asian Games 2026 Semifinal Preview
India will face Bangladesh in the second semi-final of the Asian Games 2026.
The Indian women’s team also faced Bangladesh in the semi-finals of the recently concluded Asia Cup, where India secured a spot in the final with a commanding, one-sided victory. Consequently, the Indian team appears to hold the upper hand once again.
IND W vs BAN W Semifinal Date, Time, and Venue
This match promises to be an exciting contest for fans. All essential details regarding the match are provided below:
- Match Date: September 20, 2026
- Match Time: 10:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time)
- Venue: Nisshin (Korogi Sports Park), Japan
(Note: The first semi-final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will also be played on September 20.)
Will India Face Pakistan in the Asian Games 2026 Final?
Looking at the scenarios for the Asian Games 2026, there is a strong possibility that the Indian women’s cricket team could face arch-rivals Pakistan in the final.
However, the path will not be easy for Pakistan, as they are set to face Sri Lanka in the semi-finals. It is worth recalling that Sri Lanka defeated and eliminated Pakistan in the semi-finals of the recently concluded Asia Cup to reach the final, where India subsequently defeated Sri Lanka to clinch the title.
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