India stormed into their 10th Women’s Asia Cup final after defeating Bangladesh by 40 runs in the first semifinal of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai. Shafali Verma starred with a brilliant 64 off 40 balls, while Deepti Sharma returned figures of 3/26 as India successfully defended 149.
India, batting first, posted 149/6 in 20 overs on a challenging surface. Shafali Verma led the scoring with an attacking knock of 64 runs from 40 deliveries, smashing seven fours and three sixes. Harmanpreet Kaur contributed an unbeaten 24, while Richa Ghosh scored 21.
In reply, Bangladesh struggled to build momentum and finished at 109/7 in 20 overs, falling 40 runs short of the target. Deepti Sharma was the pick of the Indian bowlers with 3 wickets for 26 runs in four overs, while Nandani Sharma claimed 2/10.
India’s 10th Women’s Asia Cup Final
With the victory, India have now reached their 10th Women’s Asia Cup final, underlining their long-standing dominance in the tournament. India won all four of their ODI-era titles, in 2004, 2005-06, 2006 and 2008.
In the T20 era, India won the title in 2012, 2016 and 2022, while finishing runners-up in 2018 and 2024. Bangladesh won the 2018 final, while Sri Lanka defeated India in the 2024 title clash.
Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Final on September 13
The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 13, with the match scheduled to begin at 8 PM IST. India will face the winner of the second semifinal between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, which is scheduled for September 11.
India vs Bangladesh Playing XI
India: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (Wicketkeeper), Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Sree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Nandani Sharma.
Bangladesh: Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Sharmin Akter, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Marufa Akter.
Match Highlights
India: 149/6 in 20 overs
Bangladesh: 109/7 in 20 overs
Result: India won by 40 runs
Shafali Verma: 64 off 40 balls
Deepti Sharma: 3/26 in 4 overs
Nandani Sharma: 2/10 in 2 overs
Final: September 13, Dubai
Final timing: 8 PM IST
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