India Reached Women's Asia Cup Cricket Final Beating Bangladesh

By Thetripurapost Web Desk, Dubai
Sep 11, 2026
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India secured their place in the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 final after defeating Bangladesh by 40 runs in the first semi-final, extending their remarkable record in the continental competition.

India posted 149/6 in 20 overs after batting first before restricting Bangladesh to 109/7 in their chase. The result sends India into their 10th Women's Asia Cup final.

Shafali Verma Powers India to 149

India made a strong start with the bat, largely driven by an aggressive innings from Shafali Verma.

The opener struck 64 from 40 deliveries, clearing the boundary seven times and hitting three sixes. Her attacking performance provided India with the platform to establish a competitive total.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur finished unbeaten on 24, while Richa Ghosh added 21 as India reached 149/6 from their 20 overs.

Bangladesh were consequently set a target of 150 for victory.

Deepti Sharma Leads India's Bowling Attack

Bangladesh struggled to maintain the required scoring rate throughout their innings.

They eventually finished at 109/7 after 20 overs, falling 40 runs short of India's total.

Deepti Sharma was India's standout bowler, returning figures of 3/26 from four overs. Nandani Sharma added further pressure at the end of the innings by taking two wickets in the final over.

India's disciplined bowling performance ensured that Bangladesh never came close to the required target.

India Eye Another Asia Cup Trophy

India's qualification adds another chapter to their strong Women's Asia Cup record.

The team has previously reached the ODI final four times and won all four. In the T20 edition, India have appeared in six finals, winning the championship in 2012, 2016 and 2022.

India finished runners-up in 2018 and 2024, and will now have another opportunity to claim the continental title.

When Is the Women's Asia Cup Final?

The Women's Asia Cup final is scheduled to be played in Dubai on September 13 at 8 PM.

India will meet the winner of the second semi-final between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, which is scheduled for September 11.

The final could therefore produce another major contest as India wait to discover their championship opponent.

India Playing XI

Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Shree Charani, Kranti Goud, Nandani Sharma.

Bangladesh Playing XI

Dilara Akhter, Zueria Ferdous, Shobhana Mostari, Nigar Sultana (captain and wicketkeeper), Sharmeen Akhter, Shorna Akhter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akhter, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Marufa Akhter.